Biological Risk Management Practices on US Dairy Operations and their Correlation to Production Parameters

Authors

  • D. Bickett-Weddle lowa State University, Ames, IA
  • D. Moore Washington State University, Pullman, WA
  • H. Scott Hurd lowa State University, Ames, IA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084465

Keywords:

Biological Risk Management, prevention practices, infectious disease entry

Abstract

Disease introduction is a very real threat to dairy operations. Prevention practices can help minimize the risks. Biological Risk Management (BRM) includes increasing awareness by evaluating livestock operations based on the risk of infectious disease entry and spread. BRM also provides practical management plans to decrease disease risk. Existing scientific data for biological risk management in dairy operations is limited. Correlating disease prevention practices with dairy production parameters is also lacking. Using a dairy assessment tool, the objective was to 1) identify current biological risk management practices on 80 US dairies of different size and location, and 2) identify specific prevention practices that are highly correlated with production parameters.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

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