11/08/2025
MEANING OF BIOSECURITY
Biosecurity is the practice of protecting poultry from diseases by maintaining cleanliness, limiting the movement of people and animals, and using preventive measures to stop diseases from entering or leaving your poultry farm.
Why Biosecurity is Important
1. Protect your chickens from diseases such as:
Newcastle disease
Infectious Bronchitis
Avian Influenza (Bird flu)
2. Reduce financial loss from chicken deaths or reduced egg production.
3. Protect human health because some poultry diseases can spread to people.
Key Biosecurity Practices in Backyard Poultry Farming
1. Keep the Environment Clean
Wash drinkers and feeders daily.
Remove dirt and waste from the chicken house regularly.
Use disinfectants from time to time to sanitize the area.
2. Control Movement of People
Only allow those who take care of the chickens to enter the chicken area.
If someone comes from another poultry farm, they should clean their shoes and clothes before entering.
3. Separate New Birds from Old Birds
Quarantine new chickens for two to three weeks before mixing them with the older flock.
4. Proper Feeding and Watering
Give clean water and quality feed.
Keep feed covered to prevent rats or wild birds from contaminating it.
5. Vaccination
Vaccinate your birds according to the correct schedule.
Examples: Newcastle Disease (La Sota or Komarov), Gumboro, etc.
6. Monitor Bird Health
Watch for signs of sickness such as lack of appetite, diarrhea, coughing, or unusual posture.
Isolate sick birds to avoid spreading diseases.
7. Protect Yourself and Your Family
Wash your hands after touching birds or cleaning the coop.
Do not allow small children into the poultry house without supervision.
Additional Tips for Women Practicing Backyard Poultry Farming
Use protective gear such as gloves, rubber boots, and goggles when working with chickens.
Keep a record book of your birds, including the number you started
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