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Evaluation of biosecurity in broiler breeders

Authors :
D H, Gifford
S M, Shane
M, Hugh-Jones
B J, Weigler
Source :
Avian diseases. 31(2)
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

The economic impact of management practices designed to limit the introduction of disease into a parent broiler breeder flock (biosecurity) was evaluated using benefit-cost analysis. Equations were developed to quantify the losses resulting from infection with one of four alternative categories of disease representing incremental levels of pathogenicity. Realistic costs and assumed values relating to the probability of infection were used to evaluate the ameliorative effect of three alternative levels of biosecurity. A microcomputer spreadsheet program was used to confirm that expenditure on protective measures can be justified by both the risk of introducing a disease and the magnitude of losses that may occur following infection.

Details

ISSN :
00052086
Volume :
31
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Avian diseases
Accession number :
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