IMPORTANT BIO SECURITY MEASURES Workers should start working with younger birds before going to older bird’s coop and never the other way around.

Protecting clothes e.g.: Overalls should be worn when working on farm. Cleaning and disinfec-tion of tools /gears and equipment used daily.

Careful daily visualization of entire flock

should be able to detect any unwell bird here should immediately be culled.

Also notify the veterinary services upon detec-tion of any suspicious sickness or death.

BIOSECURITY This is a series of measures necessary to prevent diseases from entering the farm. It is often ne-glected but vital to avoiding farm production losses.

BASIC FARM BIOSECURITY MEASURES: Fencing :To keep animals and unauthorized person from entering the farm ,and to restrict animals from roaming about.

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GOOD PRACTICES

Place a footbath at the entrance of each pen

Farm should not have more than 1 en-trance ,for access and exit. Ensure that the farm gate are kept locked at all times.

A FARM WITH HIGH BIO SECURITY MEASURES INFORCE, PRODUCE SAFE/HEALTHY PRODUCTS FOR CONSUMERS.

Livestock Services, Union Vale

Tel: + 248 4611464/ 4611465/ 4611466 /4 611469

BAD PRACTICES

Ensure that farm users dip their Boots each time they enter a pig sty to prevent spreading of disease among the animals kept.

Transport bath: Place a vehicle dip at the entrance of the farm to disinfect the wheels of vehicle.

Type of Products that can be used:

Broad spectrum antibacterial/antifungal/virucidal and should be changed daily.

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Rodent & Birds –Maintain an effective rodent con-trol program. Ensure that your feed stores and pen/coop are rodent & bird proof.

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Maintaining an effective fly control program using baits or insecticide sprays.

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All dead animals should be disposed in a deep des-ignated area. E.g. in a burial pit if available on farm

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Sanitation inside the pig sty/chicken coop

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