Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Biosecurity and Infection Control for Veterinarians Caring for Livestock: A Guide for Daily Threats.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Burgess, Brandy A & Morley, Paul S
- Affiliation:
- Department of Population Health · United States
Plain-English summary
This research highlights how important it is for veterinarians who work with livestock, like cattle, sheep, and goats, to focus on preventing the spread of diseases. Good biosecurity practices—measures taken to protect animals from disease—are essential in daily veterinary work to keep animals healthy. While there have been improvements in how livestock producers manage these risks, veterinarians play a crucial role in either preventing or spreading contagious diseases through their daily activities. The study emphasizes that both vets and livestock producers need to be aware of infection control principles to minimize risks. Overall, the findings stress the need for careful planning and precautions to protect animal health.
Abstract
Biosecurity and infection control are important aspects of veterinary medicine and livestock production. In fact, cattle, sheep, and goat industries all rank biosecurity and disease prevention among the highest priority areas in livestock management. Although attention and planning have improved over the years among producers, the daily activities of a veterinarian can prevent or promote the spread of contagious disease agents. Awareness and knowledge of principles for infection control are the greatest tools to ward off serious consequences related to the spread of contagious disease. Indeed, veterinarians and livestock producers should endeavor to take all necessary precautions to mitigate foreseeable risks.
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