Biosecurity

This course will provide you with the knowledge and strategies needed to help you protect your farm from pests, diseases, and invasive species, ensuring the health of your livestock, crops, and surrounding environment.

The Biosecurity on Farms course provides essential knowledge for safeguarding your farm from a variety of biological (living) threats. You will learn how diseases can spread through multiple pathways, such as animal contact, contaminated water, visitors, or wildlife.

Biosecurity measures act as a type of insurance for your farm, helping to prevent potentially devastating outbreaks before they occur. By putting proactive measures in place, such as regular cleaning protocols, controlling visitor access, and quarantining new animals, you reduce the risk of introducing harmful weeds, pests and diseases. These precautions can save you from costly treatments, production losses, and disruptions to your farm's operations. With a strong biosecurity plan, you can protect the health of your farm and maintain productivity even when external threats are present.