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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Farm Animal Biosecurity
AGRI30109Y(5)
45
0
3

Description
Key areas of Biosecurity: Conceptual Biosecurity, structural Biosecurity and Operational Biosecurity in animal production enterprises, a farm to fork approach. Biosecurity management principles for poultry, pig, and dairy production systems. Development of a biosecurity plan and checklist. Prevention of introduction and spread of animal disease using food hygiene and biosecurity standards. Cleaning and disinfection of farms: types of chemicals and dosage; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), active constituents. Standard operating practices and checklist for cleaning and disinfection. Dead animal disposal. Managing animal disease emergencies. Contingency plans: objectives, resources (information, human, financial, infrastructure, equipment).
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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