Contents tagged with biosecurity
26 September 2025
All our resources on identifying and stopping the spread of African Swine Fever
9 July 2025
There are two main challenges for the lamb sector; the first is to maintain the production of high-quality meat and the second is to ensure sheep farming is financially viable. This manual outlines the factors to consider to achieve these aims at every stage of production, from weaning to selection
19 October 2020
A guide about the key areas to consider when purchasing stock including potential diseases, isolation, tests and treatments.
7 November 2018
The 'Don’t bring it home!' poster is aimed at workers in the pig industry and those involved with moving pigs. It warns that diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) can be carried in pigmeat, which is harmful if fed to pigs
26 September 2018
African Swine Fever affects pigs and has a devastating impact on productivity and the ability of a country to sell pork. Biosecurity is the first line of defence against disease. Biosecurity applies on the farm and when travelling, particularly to and from areas where ASF has been confirmed
