Biosecurity Measurements in Poultry Farming System in Kuwait

Abstract

The poultry industry in Kuwait is one of the most important animal production industries and its sales value exceeds $ 70 million annually. Poultry is highly susceptible to disease outbreaks that may cause Poultry is highly susceptible to disease outbreaks that may cause irreversible economical loses to the poultry industry. It is extremely important that poultry industry in Kuwait implement a comprehensive biosecurity program in their farms to ensure better quality production. Most of the poultry industries in the world have developed biosecurity measures to maintain the safety of poultry from biological hazards and be used for protection and disease control of the poultry. However, in many cases, these program measures including vaccination are not applied or followed properly because a comprehensive program usually is not in effect. During this one year study, a comprehensive biosecurity program was established. This program included international regulations related to biosecurity measures for poultry farms. One of the major poultry company was considered as a case study for the project. The results indicated that the company is implementing a biosecurity program in all farms. However, the company’s program was modi ed and improved using the update regulations and measures related to biosecurity program worldwide. In addition to the isolation, traf c control, and sanitation procedures, the biosecurity program contained recommendations of poultry biosecurity. These recommendations were divided into two sections. Section1: step-by-step follow tips, and Section 2: educational and warning biosecurity signs. It is important to follow all regulations recommended by the biosecurity program and implement them carefully in the farm to succeed in the protection from diseases.