Involving veterinarians in the implementation of biosecurity practices on dairy farms

Authors

  • J. Denis-Robichaud Amqui, QC, Canada, G5J 2N5
  • D. F. Kelton Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • C. A. Bauman Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
  • H. W. Barkema Department of Production Animal Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2N 1N4
  • G. P. Keefe Department of Health Management, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3
  • J. Dubuc Département de sciences cliniques, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, St- Hyacinthe, QC, Canada, J2S 2M2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20197260

Keywords:

biosecurity practices, Herd veterinarians, implementation

Abstract

On dairy farms worldwide, the adoption of biosecurity practices is limited. In order to reduce the risk of introduction and spread of diseases, the Canadian industry is aiming to implement farm-based biosecurity plans and strategies. Herd veterinarians are likely to be involved in the development of the farm biosecurity plan, but it is unclear what role veterinarians already have in regard to biosecurity, and what are the barriers to their involvement. The objective of this study was to describe the perception of veterinarians regarding biosecurity implementation on dairy farms, and to compare it to the perception of producers.

Author Biography

J. Denis-Robichaud, Amqui, QC, Canada, G5J 2N5

Independent researcher

Cover image of the 52nd Conference Proceedings: A photo of a herd of cattle shot from below. A black and white cow is looking curiously at the phototgrapher. Yellow

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Published

2019-09-12

Issue

2019

Section

Research Summaries

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