Poultry Science
Agrosecurity/Biosecurity
Educational Program for Georgia Poultry Producers
Protecting Georgia's Poultry Farms
The need for protecting our farms from biological contamination as a result of either accidental or intended introduction of a pathogenic organism is greater than any time in our history. The presence and spread of a highly pathogenic form of Avian Influenza in Asia and parts of Europe and the potential devastation that a disease of this nature could bring to the poultry industry of the United States makes preparedness and preventative measures paramount to the protection of our State's most important agricultural commodity. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the subsequent capture of Al Qaeda documents devoted to agricultural terrorism clearly demonstrate a desire to cause harm and destruction to our society. These threats to our security and the economic stability of our industry require increased biosecurity measures and physical security plans for our farms.
Purpose of Program
This educational program has been prepared by faculty of the Department of Poultry Science, the University of Georgia and is intended to provide detailed information on current biosecurity and farm security programs for poultry producers to provide maximum protection for their flocks. This program is intended to increase awareness and understanding of best management practices for agrosecurity in support of the policies provided by your poultry company. Poultry producers attending these educational sessions will be provided with a notebook of materials with presentations of the various topics made by University of Georgia Extension faculty.
Topics Covered
- Avian Influenza Update
- AI Response Plans
- AI Surveillance Programs
- Biosecurity Basics
- Biosecurity Management
- Mortality Disposal Methods
- Agroterrorism Awareness
- Physical Security for Farms