Biosecurity practices of midwestern veterinarians in food animal and mixed animal practices

Authors

  • T. J. Engelken Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA, 50011
  • D. Bickett-Weddle Center for Food Security and Public Health, Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA, 50011
  • C. Wang Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA, 50011

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123931

Keywords:

biosecurity practices, animal owners, veterinarian, food animal, mixed practice, protocols, infection control

Abstract

Biosecurity practices are designed to prevent the spread of disease, yet implementation of those practices varies greatly among animal owners and veterinarians. Veterinarians working in food animal and mixed animal practices have a role in the design and implementation of biosecurity protocols for their clients and are responsible for minimizing their potential to act as a disease "fomite" as they move between operations. The objective of this project was to survey Midwestern veterinary practitioners to determine their current implementation of biosecurity and infection control practices.

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Published

2012-09-20

Issue

2012

Section

Research Summaries 3

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