Biosecurity: Revisited

Often heard, frequently misunderstood, “biosecurity” is a set of practices that all poultry owners should know and implement to protect their poultry flocks from disease. Birds that are raised under pastured or free-range management styles are particularly in need of attention due to their increased exposure to environmental disease sources.

What is biosecurity?
Biosecurity is the practice of minimizing the spread of disease into a flock of birds, or in the event of disease occu...rrence, preventing the spread of disease-causing organisms off the premises. This is accomplished through practical, common-sense prevention measures.