Biosecurity

Animal biosecurity is all about protecting the economy, human health and the environment from problems associated with pests and diseases of animals. Biosecurity helps ensure that practices routinely carried out are beneficial to animal health by putting preventive measures in place to keep animals healthy.

For a list of resources and diseases by species visit http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/?lang=en

The Hub for Biosecurity to Protect the Herd or Flock, source: HFHA website https://www.healthyagriculture.org/

Animal Disease Biosecurity Coordinated Agricultural Project, https://agbiosecurityproject.org/

For information regarding Bovine Anaplasmosis, take a look at the Connection article by Vet Med Extension: Connections_Ed10W20

The FDA has a fact sheet regarding soil amendments for safe farming: pdf1_FDA_Fact-Sheet--Biological-Soil-Amendments-of-Animal-Origin_Download

Composting can lead to hazards, so it is important to follow the GAP and FSMA compliance. Here are some articles for guidance which can be found here:

Michigan State University: pdf2_MSU- Agrifood Safetu Minute _Food Safe Compost Use

North Central Region: pdf3_ncr_bsaao_final

There are many researchers that look into Organic Systems. A list of them can be found here: pdf4_Organic researchers by region Nov_2020_rev

Being prepared in the even of a disaster is an important part of supporting biosecurity. You can find more resources on information about how to stay prepared in case of disasters here.