Biosecurity in Layer Poultry Farming: Essential Protection Against Avian Influenza

Layer poultry farming plays a crucial role in the Brazilian economy. Present in virtually every municipality, the sector generates employment, income, and local development. However, its productivity and sustainability depend directly on the adoption of strict biosecurity measures—especially in light of the growing risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), currently considered the greatest threat to poultry production.

Key Measures to Protect the Flock

To maintain bird health and prevent economic losses, specialists recommend a set of preventive practices:

• Physical isolation: use of fences, nets, and gate control;
• Access control: restriction of entry for people, vehicles, and equipment;
• Water management: sourcing from protected supplies, chlorination, and daily monitoring;
• Hygiene and cleaning: maintaining clean environments and ensuring ongoing staff training;
• Quality feed: selection of safe ingredients and proper storage;
• Vaccination: execution of structured plans with mandatory and seasonal vaccines;
• Proper disposal of dead birds: daily composting or incineration;
• Contingency plan: customized according to the farm’s structure and operation;
• Continuous training: ongoing employee development and updates.

Expected Results

By implementing effective biosecurity, producers ensure:

• Greater sustainability and profitability of poultry farms;
• Reduction in outbreaks and economic losses;
• Protection of product reputation and the national production chain.

Prevention is the safest and most profitable investment in modern poultry farming.
Keeping farms protected means ensuring the future of the entire egg production chain in Brazil.

📘 Source: Revista Avicultura, Issue AI1340 – Report by João Dionisio Henn, Analyst at Embrapa Swine and Poultry.

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