Keeping diseases at bay requires a lot more than a good vaccination program, writes Caitlin Hebbert. She presents biosecurity beyond BQA requirements and engages Stephen Collett to describe a hierarchy of three levels of biosecurity:
- Conceptual
- Structural
- Procedural
Source: BEEF, February 19, 2019, page 48. Link.
Be proactive. A little caution and awareness when it comes to biosecurity costs little to nothing and could help prevent significant financial loss.
INSIGHTS: Consider sharing this article via social media, in e-newsletters and during producer calls. Use it to make constructive recommendations when a biosecurity risk can be easily avoided.