Biosecurity Advice
This advice has been prepared by
Victoria Roberts BVSc MRCVS Honorary Veterinary Surgeon to the Poultry Club of Great Britain.
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Keep feed under cover to minimise wild bird attraction.
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Keep water fresh and free of droppings.
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Keep waterfowl and chickens seperate.
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Control Vermin.
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Quarantine new stock for 2-3 weeks.
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Quarantine birds after taking to an exhibition for 7 days.
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Change clothes and wash boots before and after visiting other breeders.
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Change clothes and wash boots before and after attending a sale.
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Keep fresh disinfectant at the entrance to poultry areas for dipping footwear.
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Disinfect crates before and after use, especially if lent to others. However, it is prefarble not to be sharing equipment.
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Disinfect vehicles which have been on poultry premises but avoid taking vehicles onto other premises.
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Wash hands beofre and after handling poultry.
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Comply with any import / export regulations / guidelines.
These are common-sense measures which can easily be incorporated into daily routine.