LPM 221: Commercial Poultry Production and Hatchery Management (1+1)

STRUCTURAL BIOSECURITY

• Fencing of farm perimeter to prevent unwanted visitors.
• Test water source for minerals, bacteria, chemical contamination and pathogen load.
• Concrete stage with suitable water and power supply for sanitation of vehicles.
• Suitable location for storage of bagged feed.
• All-weather roads within the farm to ease cleaning and to prevent spreading of microbes by vehicles and foot wear.
• Facilities for safe scientific disposal of dead birds.
• Safe housing, with suitable wild birds and rodent proofing.
• Feed, litter and equipment should be stored in a section separated from live bird area to prevent contamination.
• A three metre boundary of land around the building must be kept free of all vegetation to prevent rodent and wild life activity.