The cost–benefit of biosecurity measures on infectious diseases in the Egyptian household poultry

Fasina, Folorunso Oludayo; Ali, Abdu; Yilma, J.M.; Thieme, Olaf; Ankers, P.

doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2011.09.016

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“…These findings suggest that small commercial farmers could be motivated to maintain biosecurity with interventions that protect their investment and maintain profitability by keeping their flock safe from diseases they consider harmful through the involvement of local vendors they value. A study in Egypt showed that the benefit–cost ratio for implementing biosecurity measures was 8.45 against HPAI and 4.88 against Newcastle disease for household poultry (Fasina et al 2012). Although the government recommended different biosecurity measures for different commercial poultry sectors, the recommendations mostly included general measures for all farm sizes (Department of Livestock Services 2010), which may not be practical for small farms.…”

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Biosecurity Conditions in Small Commercial Chicken Farms, Bangladesh 2011–2012

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In Bangladesh, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is endemic in poultry. This study aimed to understand the biosecurity conditions and farmers’ perception of avian influenza biosecurity in Bangladeshi small commercial chicken farms. During 2011–2012, we conducted observations, in-depth interviews and group discussions with poultry farmers in 16 farms and in-depth interviews with seven local feed vendors from two districts. None of the farms were completely segregated from people, backyard poultry, other animals, households, other poultry farms or large trees. Wild birds and rodents accessed the farms for poultry feed. Farmers usually did not allow the buyers to bring egg trays inside their sheds. Spraying disinfectant in the shed and removing feces were the only regular cleaning and disinfection activities observed. All farmers sold or used untreated feces as fish feed or fertilizer. Farmers were more concerned about Newcastle disease and infectious bursal disease than about avian influenza. Farmers’ understanding about biosecurity and avian influenza was influenced by local vendors. While we seldom observed flock segregation, some farmers used measures that involved additional cost or effort to protect their flocks. These farmers could be motivated by interventions to protect their investment from diseases they consider harmful. Future interventions could explore the feasibility and effectiveness of low-cost alternative biosecurity measures.

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Biosecurity Conditions in Small Commercial Chicken Farms, Bangladesh 2011–2012

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“…Biosecurity has focus on maintaining or improving the health status of animal and preventing the introduction of new disease pathogens by assessing all possible risks to animal health (Satyanarayana et al, 2008;Zavala, 2011;Australian Biosecurity Co-operative Research Centre, 2009;Fraser et al, 2010;Iqbal, 2009;Dorea et al, 2010;Julien and Thomson, 2011;Fasina et al, 2011). Most animal health programs will increase their odds of success (Msoffe et al, 2009).…”

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Adoption of Biosecurity Measures by Layer Smallholders

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Sirajuddin

Kasim

2011

J. Indonesian Trop. Anim. Agric.

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ABSTRAKTerdapat indikasi bahwa kesadaran peternak ayam ras petelur terhadap biosekuriti masih rendah. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk menentukan tingkat adopsi peternak ayam ras petelur di Sulawesi Selatan dalam berbagai tindakan biosekuriti. Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang (Sidrap) dipilih sebagai lokasi penelitian karena terkenal sebagai pusat peternakan ayam ras petelur. Jumlah sampel adalah 60 responden. Sampel dipilih secara acak dari dua kecamatan yang paling banyak peternaknya yaitu Baranti dan Maritengae. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur dan wawancara. Data ditabulasi dan dianalisis menggunakan metode skoring status biosekuriti. Status biosekuriti digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat adopsi biosekuriti. Status biosekuriti diperoleh berdasarkan penerapan tindakan biosekuriti yang terdiri dari 9 tahap yaitu: input peternakan, lalu lintas ke peternakan, jarak dari sumber penyakit dengan kandang, keadaan peternakan, biosekuriti pada pagar peternakan, biosekuriti antara pagar dan kandang, biosekuriti di pintu kandang, lalu lintas dalam kandang dan kerentanan terhadap penyakit. Berdasarkan indeks adopsi, hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa adopsi biosekuriti pada peternak ayam ras petelur di Sulawesi Selatan diklasifikasikan sebagai parsial adopter.Kata kunci: adopsi biosekuriti, peternak, ayam ras petelur ABSTRACTIt was indicated that layer smallholders awareness of biosecurity was low. This paper aimed to determine the level of adoption within the South Sulawesi layer smallholders of a range of standard biosecurity measures. Sidenreng Rappang (Sidrap) regency was chosen as a location of the research, because it was famous as a central of layer smallholders. Total sample was 60 respondents. The sample was chosen through random sampling from two districts which were the most populous of layer smallholders, namely Baranti and Maritengae. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and depth-interview. The data were tabulated and analysed using a simple method of scoring with regard to their biosecurity status. The status of biosecurity was used to know the level of biosecurity adoption. Biosecurity status was obtained based on the adoption of biosecurity measures which consisted of 9 stages: farm inputs, traffic onto farms, distance from sources of pathogens to shed, exposure of farm, biosecurity at farm boundary, biosecurity between farm boundary and shed, biosecurity at the shed door, traffic into the shed and susceptibility of the flock. Using adoption index, this research revealed that biosecurity adoption of layer smallholders in South Sulawesi was classified into a "partial adopter".

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“…However, a number of financial constraints were recognized in implementing these measures in a resource-poor setting. With the exception of one economic model [91], there are virtually no cost-benefit studies using field data. Guidelines have been issued to train farmers on how to reduce contacts with domestic birds and increase biosecurity in backyard flocks [33,69,77,78].…”

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confidence: 99%

Biosecurity measures for backyard poultry in developing countries: a systematic review

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BackgroundPoultry represents an important sector in animal production, with backyard flocks representing a huge majority, especially in the developing countries. In these countries, villagers raise poultry to meet household food demands and as additional sources of incomes. Backyard production methods imply low biosecurity measures and high risk of infectious diseases, such as Newcastle disease or zoonosis such as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).We reviewed literature on biosecurity practices for prevention of infectious diseases, and published recommendations for backyard poultry and assessed evidence of their impact and feasibility, particularly in developing countries. Documents were sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) website, and from Pubmed and Google databases.ResultsA total of 62 peer-reviewed and non-referred documents were found, most of which were published recently (after 2004) and focused on HPAI/H5N1-related biosecurity measures (64%). Recommendations addressed measures for flock management, feed and water management, poultry trade and stock change, poultry health management and the risk to humans. Only one general guideline was found for backyard poultry-related biosecurity; the other documents were drawn up for specific developing settings and only engaged their authors (e.g. consultants). These national guidelines written by consultants generated recommendations regarding measures derived from the highest standards of commercial poultry production. Although biosecurity principles of isolation and containment are described in most documents, only a few documents were found on the impact of measures in family poultry settings and none gave any evidence of their feasibility and effectiveness for backyard poultry.ConclusionsGiven the persistent threat posed by HPAI/H5N1 to humans in developing countries, our findings highlight the importance of encouraging applied research toward identifying sustained and adapted biosecurity measures for smallholder poultry flocks in low-income countries.

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The cost–benefit of biosecurity measures on infectious diseases in the Egyptian household poultry

Cited by 64 publications

References 24 publications

Biosecurity Conditions in Small Commercial Chicken Farms, Bangladesh 2011–2012

Biosecurity Conditions in Small Commercial Chicken Farms, Bangladesh 2011–2012

Adoption of Biosecurity Measures by Layer Smallholders

Biosecurity measures for backyard poultry in developing countries: a systematic review

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