Biosecurity measures on the Serbian backyard poultry farms
Аутори
Maletić, JelenaJezdimirović, Nemanja
Milovanović, Bojan
Radosavljević, Vladimir
Kureljušić, Jasna
Milićević, Vesna
Kureljušić, Branislav
Конференцијски прилог (Објављена верзија)
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Extensive poultry farming is one of the most important sources of food for households in rural
areas of Serbia. The disadvantages of this type of farming are related to the increased risk of the
introduction and easy spread of pathogenic microorganisms between the birds within the same
yard, the increased risk to the health of the people who take care of them, and the people who
consume their products. As biosecurity (BS) is the first line of defense against pathogenic
microorganisms in any animal production, in this study, an assessment of biosecurity measures
was performed by Biocheck.UGent online survey on 15 backyard farms in different parts of Serbia.
Farms are rearing crossbreed chicken species, in the mixed confinement rearing systems.
According to the results, the total BS score ranged from 44 to 71 %, with an average score of
54.46 ± 6.44 %. The subtotal external biosecurity scores on backyard farms ranged from 54 % to
73 %, with an average score of 62.13 ± 6.53 %, a...nd subtotal internal biosecurity scores ranged
from 5 % to 62 %, with an average score of 23.8 ± 12.10 %. Within external parameters for
biosecurity, the lowest score was obtained for the purchasing of one-day-old chicks (51.42%) or
laying hens (30%) as they are buying it from different suppliers. Farmers pick up the one-day-old
chicks/laying hens by themself with a personal transport vehicle that is usually only cleaned, not
disinfected. Low scores were obtained for manure and carcass removal (45.93 ± 17.95%). The
manure is usually removed after several production rounds and it is finished as a fertilizer
(without composting) for surrounding crop fields. The carcasses and leftovers (intestine, feathers,
etc.) are thrown away in the environment or it is buried/burned in an open pit. Among other
external parameters, noteworthy results were obtained for the depopulation and transport of
poultry and poultry products (96.73 ± 5.77%), as farmers rear the poultry because of food
production (meat or eggs) for their consumption and not for sale. Also, good scores were
obtained for the location of the farms (75.93%). Concerning internal biosecurity, very low scores
were obtained for disease management (20.33%) and cleaning and disinfection (26.4%) as well.
A veterinarian visits the farms less than once a year. The birds are very rarely vaccinated against
common diseases and the sick birds are usually in physical contact with the healthy animals.
Compared to the world scores obtained from Biochek.UGent online surveys database, the results
of the external scores were higher in Serbia, but the results of internal scores were lower for
most of the farms. In the case of extensive farming, it is first of all necessary to understand the
existing knowledge and habits of farmers and then to point out the measures that they can take
in their households to prevent the occurrence of various diseases. To be sustainable, these
measures must be flexible and adaptable.
Кључне речи:
backyard poultry / biosecurity / assessmentИзвор:
Better : Biosecurity enhanced through training evaluation and raising awareness, Padova, Italy, 6-7 February 2024, 2024, 8-8Издавач:
- COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)
Финансирање / пројекти:
- COST action CA20103
Институција/група
Naučni institut za veterinarstvo SrbijeTY - CONF AU - Maletić, Jelena AU - Jezdimirović, Nemanja AU - Milovanović, Bojan AU - Radosavljević, Vladimir AU - Kureljušić, Jasna AU - Milićević, Vesna AU - Kureljušić, Branislav PY - 2024 UR - https://reponivs.nivs.rs/handle/123456789/1039 AB - Extensive poultry farming is one of the most important sources of food for households in rural areas of Serbia. The disadvantages of this type of farming are related to the increased risk of the introduction and easy spread of pathogenic microorganisms between the birds within the same yard, the increased risk to the health of the people who take care of them, and the people who consume their products. As biosecurity (BS) is the first line of defense against pathogenic microorganisms in any animal production, in this study, an assessment of biosecurity measures was performed by Biocheck.UGent online survey on 15 backyard farms in different parts of Serbia. Farms are rearing crossbreed chicken species, in the mixed confinement rearing systems. According to the results, the total BS score ranged from 44 to 71 %, with an average score of 54.46 ± 6.44 %. The subtotal external biosecurity scores on backyard farms ranged from 54 % to 73 %, with an average score of 62.13 ± 6.53 %, and subtotal internal biosecurity scores ranged from 5 % to 62 %, with an average score of 23.8 ± 12.10 %. Within external parameters for biosecurity, the lowest score was obtained for the purchasing of one-day-old chicks (51.42%) or laying hens (30%) as they are buying it from different suppliers. Farmers pick up the one-day-old chicks/laying hens by themself with a personal transport vehicle that is usually only cleaned, not disinfected. Low scores were obtained for manure and carcass removal (45.93 ± 17.95%). The manure is usually removed after several production rounds and it is finished as a fertilizer (without composting) for surrounding crop fields. The carcasses and leftovers (intestine, feathers, etc.) are thrown away in the environment or it is buried/burned in an open pit. Among other external parameters, noteworthy results were obtained for the depopulation and transport of poultry and poultry products (96.73 ± 5.77%), as farmers rear the poultry because of food production (meat or eggs) for their consumption and not for sale. Also, good scores were obtained for the location of the farms (75.93%). Concerning internal biosecurity, very low scores were obtained for disease management (20.33%) and cleaning and disinfection (26.4%) as well. A veterinarian visits the farms less than once a year. The birds are very rarely vaccinated against common diseases and the sick birds are usually in physical contact with the healthy animals. Compared to the world scores obtained from Biochek.UGent online surveys database, the results of the external scores were higher in Serbia, but the results of internal scores were lower for most of the farms. In the case of extensive farming, it is first of all necessary to understand the existing knowledge and habits of farmers and then to point out the measures that they can take in their households to prevent the occurrence of various diseases. To be sustainable, these measures must be flexible and adaptable. PB - COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) C3 - Better : Biosecurity enhanced through training evaluation and raising awareness, Padova, Italy, 6-7 February 2024 T1 - Biosecurity measures on the Serbian backyard poultry farms EP - 8 SP - 8 ER -
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Maletić, J., Jezdimirović, N., Milovanović, B., Radosavljević, V., Kureljušić, J., Milićević, V.,& Kureljušić, B.. (2024). Biosecurity measures on the Serbian backyard poultry farms. in Better : Biosecurity enhanced through training evaluation and raising awareness, Padova, Italy, 6-7 February 2024 COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)., 8-8.
Maletić J, Jezdimirović N, Milovanović B, Radosavljević V, Kureljušić J, Milićević V, Kureljušić B. Biosecurity measures on the Serbian backyard poultry farms. in Better : Biosecurity enhanced through training evaluation and raising awareness, Padova, Italy, 6-7 February 2024. 2024;:8-8..
Maletić, Jelena, Jezdimirović, Nemanja, Milovanović, Bojan, Radosavljević, Vladimir, Kureljušić, Jasna, Milićević, Vesna, Kureljušić, Branislav, "Biosecurity measures on the Serbian backyard poultry farms" in Better : Biosecurity enhanced through training evaluation and raising awareness, Padova, Italy, 6-7 February 2024 (2024):8-8.