Biosecurity on a dairy farm is based on preventing the introduction of deleterious diseases that can be introduced through feed, bedding, insects and vermin, as well as new additions to the herd. Regional and international regulatory guidelines and standards to maintain biosecurity and manage waste on commercial dairy farms will be discussed, with an emphasis on herd health and food safety aspects.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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2014
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Prof Cheryl McCrindle
Emeritus Professor: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa, and Extraordinary lecturer, School of Health Systems and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa