Types and frequencies of movements onto and off of Vermont dairy farms
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123963Keywords:
contagious animal diseases, epidemiology, transport, disease spread, dairy farm, visitors, biosecurityAbstract
Preparedness for highly contagious animal diseases requires an understanding of the frequency and types of movements onto and off of farms and how to mitigate the risks of direct or indirect disease spread through those contacts. A survey of Vermont dairy farms was conducted to collect information on recent animal movements, farm visitors, and various biosecurity practices.