Safeguarding Poultry Health
The technology "Biosecurity for Disease Prevention" is a set of practices and strategies implemented in poultry farming to prevent the introduction and spread of disease-causing organisms. It is guided by the design and day-to-day management of poultry production units and is based on three main elements: isolation, traffic control, and sanitation. This technology also promotes training for poultry farmers and workers to raise awareness about the importance of biosecurity measures, not only for their personal health but also for the profitability of their business. It emphasizes the importance of diligent surveillance for early disease detection, which helps reduce the impact and spread of diseases. Furthermore, biosecurity is crucial at every stage of the poultry value chain, from breeding to feed processing, to prevent a wide range of pathogens, some of which also pose a threat to humans.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
Poultry farming faces a number of challenges, including:
In response to the pressing challenges of disease prevention in poultry farming, the concept of Biosecurity for Disease Prevention has emerged as a comprehensive solution:
Implementing biosecurity measures in poultry farming can significantly impact gender equality (SDG 5) by providing safer and healthier working conditions, particularly benefiting women who are often involved in poultry farming. It also contributes to climate resilience by preventing disease outbreaks that can lead to large-scale culling and waste. Moreover, biosecurity practices support several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including good health and well-being (SDG 3), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).
To successfully incorporate biosecurity practices for disease prevention into your project, the following activities and requirements should be considered:
Design secure premises in collaboration with veterinarians and engineers.
Engage with the technology provider on the importance and use of biosecurity practices and profitability of the business.
Develop communication support for the technology, including flyers, videos, radio broadcasts, etc.
A team of trainers could provide training and support during project installation. Include the cost for training and post-training support for using the technology.
Communication support for the promotion of the technology should be developed (flyers, videos, radio broadcasts, etc.)
In tandem with this technology, accompanying solutions include:
Universal vaccination against newcastle diseases
Value addition to poultry manure
Veterinary costs reduced
Materials per birds
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Benin | Tested | Adopted |
Burundi | Tested | Adopted |
Central African Republic | Tested | Adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | Tested | Adopted |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tested | Adopted |
Ethiopia | Tested | Adopted |
Gabon | Tested | Adopted |
Ghana | Tested | Adopted |
Guinea | Tested | Adopted |
Kenya | Tested | Adopted |
Malawi | Tested | Adopted |
Mozambique | Tested | Adopted |
Niger | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | Adopted |
Rwanda | Tested | Adopted |
Senegal | Tested | Adopted |
Sierra Leone | Tested | Adopted |
Somalia | Tested | Adopted |
South Sudan | Tested | Adopted |
Tanzania | Tested | Adopted |
Uganda | Tested | Adopted |
Zambia | Tested | Adopted |
Zimbabwe | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | ||||
Semiarid | ||||
Subhumid | ||||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Here are the steps for implementing biosecurity measures in poultry farming:
1. Ensure that poultry houses are situated away from densely populated human settlements and other animal production systems to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
2. Establish an isolated area within the poultry operation for the treatment and recovery of sick chickens, preventing the spread of diseases to the main flock.
3. Newly acquired birds should be quarantined for a period of fourteen days and vaccinated before they are introduced into the main flock.
4. Require all workers to wear boots, overcoats, gloves, and face masks. These protective garments should be regularly disinfected to prevent disease spread.
5. Install a footbath with a strong cleaning solution at the entrance of each poultry house to disinfect footwear, reducing the risk of contamination.
6. Facilities for feed storage and processing birds should be located 30 to 50 meters away from the production houses to minimize the risk of disease transmission.
7. Implement a system where vehicles entering the premises must drive through a water sanitation pan to prevent the introduction of pathogens.
8. Ensure that poultry manure is kept at least 20 meters away from production units to reduce the risk of contamination.
9. Infected chickens should be either burned or buried off-site to prevent the spread of diseases within the farm.
10. Install mesh wire fencing around the premises to prevent the entry of rodents, wild birds, and domesticated animals that may carry diseases, helping to maintain a disease-free environment.
Last updated on 6 June 2024