Big Red Biosecurity Program: Recent Episodes
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Big Red Biosecurity Program helps poultry producers understand biosecurity and employ strategies to protect flocks from the spread of disease.
Six video modules provide the information needed to develop a biosecurity program to protect flocks from the introduction and spread of disease. More information can be found at the Big Red Biosecurity Program website (https://bigredbiosecurity.unl.edu).
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In this module you will learn the terms, definitions and concepts important to understanding the principles of biosecurity. These will be used throughout the other modules. (40 min.)
Module 2 will define what a biosecurity program/plan is, why it is important and the purpose of a biosecurity program. Developing, assessing and evaluating a biosecurity program is also presented. (28 min.)
In this module the first five of the 14 National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Biosecurity Principles are covered. Common biosecurity management practices and strategies related to the principles are provided.
Included: Biosecurity responsibility, training, line of separation, perimeter buffer area, and personnel. (21 min.)
Module 4 reviews NPIP Biosecurity Principles 6 through 8 and provides examples of management practices and strategies to comply with these principles.
Included: Wild birds, rodents and insects, equipment and vehicles, and mortality disposal. (24 min.)
Module 5 reviews NPIP Biosecurity Principles 9 through 14 and provides examples of management practices and strategies to comply with these principles.
Included: Manure and litter management, replacement poultry, water supplies, feed and replacement litter, reporting morbidity and mortality, and auditing. (35 min.)
This module reviews the consequences of poultry diseases, how to determine if your birds are diseased, who to contact if you have a disease problem and ways to prevent diseases. It also briefly reviews the diseases caused by Avian Influenza (AI) and Exotic Newcastle Disease (END), and the action you should take if you suspect your birds have these diseases. (27 min.)