ArticleVeterinary record open2020
A survey of biosecurity measures and serological status for bovine viral diarrhoea virus and bovine herpesvirus 1 on dairy cattle farms in north-west and north-east Spain.
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- Seroprevalence and Molecular Detection of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus in Selected Dairy Farms in Southwest Ethiopia.Veterinary medicine international · 2026Article
- Role and Contribution of Serological Surveillance in Animals and Exposed Humans to the Study of Zoonotic Influenza Disease Epidemiology: A Scoping Review.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Clustering broiler farmers based on their behavioural differences towards biosecurity to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2024Article
- Biosecurity practices in the dairy farms of southern Brazil.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Adoption of Biosecurity Practices in Smallholder Dairy Farms in Ethiopia.Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2023Article
- Economic analysis of biosecurity adoption in dairy farming: evidence from Ireland.Journal of animal science · 2022Article
- Factors Associated with the Introduction ofAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2021Article
- Longitudinal Prevalence of Antibodies to Endemic Pathogens in Bulk Tank Milk Samples From Dairy Herds Engaged or Not in Contract Heifer Rearing.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundBiosecurity is a key measure to reduce and prevent the introduction of diseases to farms and minimise spread of diseases within a herd. The aim of the study was to characterise the current application of biosecurity measures on dairy cattle farms in Spain along with their bovine viral diarrhoea and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis status.
methodsData on biosecurity measures for 124 dairy herds were collected using a questionnaire. The sanitary status of these farms for bovine viral diarrhoea and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis was also assessed using antibody ELISA. Data were analysed using multiple correspondence analysis and a two-step cluster analysis.
resultsThree main clusters of farms were identified: clusters 1 and 2 included herds of small and intermediate sizes. These, particularly cluster 1, showed the most deficiencies in the control of vehicles and visitors. However, laboratory tests were always performed on purchased animals. Cluster 3 had the largest herd sizes, with somewhat better biosecurity control of vehicles and visitors. However, farms in this cluster also purchased the most animals, sometimes without testing, and hired external workers more often.
conclusionThe study indicated that, in the study population, there are serious shortcomings in the application of biosecurity measures on dairy farms, exposing them to disease transmission. This survey also highlights regional and herd size-related differences in the implementation of biosecurity. Collecting data is an important first step to identification of specific weaknesses in different farm typologies, and an adequate follow-up is needed to ensure that measures are implemented correctly on farms.
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