Biosecurity Practices Key To Safe Animal Agriculture During Spring And Beyond
By Randy LaBauve
LSU AgCenter
For decades, producers of beef cattle, dairy animals, hogs and poultry have taken steps to safeguard their herds and flocks from biological risks like diseases and pests — and from spreading them to other farms and ranches. Biosecurity strategies and management practices are key to warding off threats and maintaining a safe animal food supply.