Biosecurity measures and effects on health performance and antimicrobial use in semi-intensive broiler farms in Uganda

Dreck Ayebare, Irene Mbatidde, Naomi P Kemunto, Dickson Ndoboli, Dishon Muloi, Soren Saxmose Nielsen, Kristina Roesel, Bernd-Alois Tenhagen, Arshnee Moodley
Biosecurity measures and effects on health performance and antimicrobial use in semi-intensive broiler farms in Uganda

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Biosecurity is considered a critical measure in preventing disease introduction and spread on a farm. However, due to limited resources, biosecurity measures are generally poorly implemented in small-scale, semi-intensive production systems. There is little known about which biosecurity measures are implemented and which need improvement in the context of farm systems in low-income settings. To assess the implementation of biosecurity practices on small-scale, semi-intensive broiler farms, a longitudinal study was conducted to evaluate biosecurity, health performance, and antimicrobial use in small-scale, semi-intensive broiler farms located in Wakiso, Uganda

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