Abstract

Biosecurity is the key within the poultry industry in preventing the spread of diseases and infections.  A “biosecurity culture” is needed to increase the adoption of farm biosecurity practices because financial incentives are not always apparent. The objective of this project was to provide innovative and participatory education and extension to industry leaders that would enable them to act as “biosecurity champions” and promote recommended practices sparking a “biosecurity culture”.  By using Glogerm™, a luminescent product (under UV light) in this project was able to visually and immediately demonstrate the effectiveness and importance of inexpensive, but yet effective biosecurity practices.

Key words: Poultry, biosecurity, cost benefit, education and extension, hand washing, boot washing, personal protective equipment.