ANIMAL PRODUCTION

(SWINE RAISING)
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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (WEEK 3-4)
Identify bio-security threats and hazards

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 Introduction
Biosecurity refers to measures that are taken to stop the spread or introduction of
harmful organisms to human, animal and plant life. The measures taken are a combination
of processes and systems that have been put in place by bioscience laboratories, customs
agents and agricultural managers to prevent the use of dangerous pathogens and toxins.

Goals of Biosecurity
The main aim of biosecurity is to protect human health and to increase and protect
agricultural produce through the prevention, control and management of biological risk
factors. Biosecurity also aims to protect against acts of bioterrorism and to prevent adverse
biosecurity events as well as offering advice on appropriate interventions and political and
social changes that should be adopted by government regulatory agencies

Biosecurity threats can result from attacks of invasive species, pests, and diseases, which
cause damage to agricultural production, environment, community, and human health
(Heikkila, 2011).

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