PUBLIC HEALTH - Biosecurity

Question 1

What are the six key elements of biosecurity?

Answer 1

Practical and appropriate legislation
Adequate diagnostic methods for infections diseases
Cleaning and disinfection methods
Pathogen eradication methods
Reliable, high quality sources of replacement stock
Best management practices

Question 2

What are the main benefits of biosecurity?

Answer 2

Implementing biosecurity meaures will improve animal welfare, health and production rates

Question 3

What are five possible consequences of the introduction and spread of diseases within livestock holdings?

Answer 3

Morbidity
Mortality
Reduced production
Reduced international trade
Zoonoses

Question 4

What is risk-based biosecurity?

Answer 4

Risk-based biosecurity is an approach that focuses on identifying and managing potential risks to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases through assessing both the probability and consequences of the disease

Question 5

What are the three main principles of biosecurity?

Answer 5

Segregation
Cleaning
Disinfection

Question 6

What is the most effective biosecurity measure?

Answer 6

Segregation

Question 7

When implementing biosecurity measures, which five factors should you consider?

Answer 7

Is it simple enough to implement everyday?
Is it affordable and cost-effective?
Is it easily integrated with other livestock keeping activities?
Is it easily explained and understood?
Is it safe for humans, animals and the environment?

Question 8

What are the three steps to implementing biosecurity?

Answer 8

Biosecurity assessment
Biosecurity plan
Biosecurity implementation

Question 9

What are the two steps involved in carrying out a biosecurity assessment?

Answer 9

1. Identify the biosecurty measures that are already in place
2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing biosecurity measures

Question 10

What are the three steps involved in constructing a biosecurity plan?

Answer 10

1. Create an action plan that considers all of the possible pathways that could introduce and spread biological hazards throughout the farm
2. Propose recommendations on how to improve existing biosecurity measures on the farm
3. Consider the feasibilty of implementing new interventions

Question 11

Which four factors should be considered when constructing a biosecurity plan?

Answer 11

Risks to be controlled
Socio-economic factors
Prioritisation
Inclusive planning