CFO Farmer-members must take an active role in protecting birds by employing strict heightened biosecurity measures on-farm. Farmer-members should be very diligent in observing flocks, monitoring mortalities and tracking feed and water consumption.
Should farmer-members suspect any signs of health concerns in your flock, please contact your veterinarian and CFO by phoning the 24-hour emergency hotline
1-877-SOS-BYRD.
Heightened biosecurity protocols include:
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Alerting any visitors to the farm that there is heightened biosecurity and keep a logbook of movement in relation to the farm
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Minimizing visits to other poultry production sites
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Avoiding exchanging equipment with other poultry production sites
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Ensuring all vehicles that access the affected site are properly washed and disinfected
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Ensuring all personnel in contact with birds wear boots, protective suits, head coverings and gloves/hand washing
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Securing all laneways to restrict all unnecessary traffic
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Ensuring adequate control of wild birds