Australian National Farm Biosecurity Manual: Poultry Production/Major Routes for Disease and Pathogen Transmission
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Poultry
- transfer of birds from production area to production are• a
- dead bird disposal
Other animals
- wild birds
- feral and domestic animals, including other livestock and pets
- insects
- rodents—rats/mice
- domestic birds
People
- farm personnel and family members living on site
- contractors, maintenance personnel, neighbours, serviceperson, visitors
- disease can be transmitted by, for example, hands, boots, clothing, dirty hair
Equipment
Vehicles
Air
- transmission as an aerosol or dust
Water supply
- water supplies may become contaminated with faeces from contact with avian or other
animal species
Feed
- feed may be contaminated by the raw materials used, post-production and during transport, or by exposure to rodents and birds on the property. Bacteria and mould in poor quality or damaged feed may also be a concern.
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