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    Biosecurity is a collection of measures or management practices intended to protect animals or humans against the introduction and spread of disease or harmful biological agents.  The following resources are available to help implement biosecurity on your farm.
     

    Contact

    Submit poultry biosecurity plans here: RA-AGBIOPLANS@pa.gov

    Submit dairy and swine Biosecurity Plans here: RA-AGBIOSECURITYPLAN@pa.gov
     

    Resources

    Defend The Flock

    Biosecurity is the key to keeping our Nation’s poultry healthy. USDA’s Defend the Flock education program offers free tools and resources to help everyone who works with or handles poultry follow proper biosecurity practices. These practices will help keep your birds healthy and reduce the risk of avian influenza and other infectious diseases. Biosecurity is everyone’s job. Become a Flock Defender today and help us protect all flocks!

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    FARM Biosecurity

    FARM Biosecurity focuses on providing dairy farmers with the tools to keep their cattle and dairy businesses safe from the unseen threat of disease.

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    Enhance Biosecurity

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, has been detected in dairy cattle, impacting cow health and milk production. Consistent biosecurity is your best defense. Simple changes in daily routines can go a long way in keeping your herd healthy.

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