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Globally, the way the animal production industry copes with infectious diseases is changing. The (excessive) use of antimicrobials is under debate and it is becoming standard practice to implement thorough biosecurity plans on farms to prevent the entry and spread of pathogenic micro-organisms. Not only in farm animal production, but also in facilities where companion animals are kept, including in veterinary practices and clinics, awareness of the beneficial implications of a good biosecurity plan has raised. The book Biosecurity in Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine is the first compilation of both fundamental aspects of biosecurity practices, and specific and practical information on the application of the biosecurity measures in different animal production and animal housing settings. The book starts with a general introductory chapter on the epidemiology of infectious diseases, followed by a chapter explaining the general principles of biosecurity. Specific topics of biosecurity, including rodent and insect control, cleaning and disinfection, hygiene and decontamination of feed, drinking water and air, and measuring the biosecurity status of farms, are detailed in dedicated chapters. Explanations on the relevance of the implementation of biosecurity plans in order to improve animal health and performance and reduce antimicrobial usage are described, and a chapter on ways to motivate farmers to implement a biosecurity plan has been included. Practical chapters deal with biosecurity in the poultry, pig and cattle industry, horse facilities, dog kennels, veterinary practices and clinics and laboratory animal facilities. The book is a practical guide that can be used by farm and animal facility managers, consultants, veterinarians, animal caretakers, and people with an interest in prevention of diseases in animals. Academics and students will benefit from the book because it contains all relevant information on animal biosecurity.

Les produits animaux occupent une place importante dans notre régime alimentaire en apportant des nutriments indispensables à notre équilibre physiologique. Au-delà de cette qualité nutritionnelle, ils doivent aussi répondre à des objectifs de qualité sanitaire, sensorielle et de service ainsi qu'aux attentes des consommateurs. L'objectif de cet ouvrage est de faire la synthèse des connaissances scientifiques sur les relations entre ces différentes qualités et l'alimentation des animaux. La formulation des régimes alimentaires a évolué pour assurer une qualité optimale des produits issus des élevages tout en satisfaisant au mieux les besoins des animaux. Après un chapitre introductif sur la notion de qualité et son sens actuel, Alimentation des animaux et qualité de leurs produits aborde en 13 chapitres les thématiques suivantes : • Alimentation animale, formulation des régimes et réglementation • Déterminants alimentaires et non alimentaires en élevage de la qualité des produits • Qualité des produits animaux et attente des consommateurs : intégration du volet alimentation et mise en œuvre par les acteurs des filières.

World egg consumption is increasing, particularly in developing countries. This creates new challenges, particularly for more intensive systems which have played a major role in increasing production and productivity. Intensive systems face a continuing threat from zoonoses. At the same time, consumer expectations about both safety, sensory and nutritional quality have never been higher. There is also increasing concern about the environmental impact of and animal welfare issues in egg production. Drawing on an international range of expertise, this book reviews key research addressing these issues. Part 1 looks at advances in understanding and improving the welfare of hens, from welfare standards to nutrition and other aspects of husbandry. Part 2 discusses sustainability issues, from ways of measuring the environmental impact of egg production to ways of improving sustainability such as improved waste management. Achieving sustainable production of eggs Volume 2: Animal welfare and sustainability will be a standard reference for poultry and food scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in egg production. It is accompanied by Volume 1 which reviews safety and quality issues.