Backyard Poultry Biosecurity Training Tools from the IICA Delegation in Belize.
These tools have been produced under an Australian Aid funded project, implemented by IICA Belize, in collaboration with the Belize Poultry Association, Belize Agricultural Health Authority, and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The project also supported the construction of model biosecure coops and community biosecurity training. Biosecurity is defined as a set of practices to avoid contact between poultry and germs. By using these measures, farmers can have healthier and more productive animals that are less likely to be affected by disease outbreaks. These tools are designed for use by extension officers training farmers in the field and include a biosecurity field manual, two videos, and five posters.
Backyard Poultry Biosecurity Field Manual
This field manual, a practical guide to control diseases in village chickens in Belize, was written by one of Belize's most experienced poultry vets. It is written in an accessible and easy-to-follow style: describing a healthy chicken; causes of diseases in poultry; biosecurity principles; how to set-up a model biosecurity system; and where to get help. We hope it can be of practical benefit in training sessions as well as for farmers setting-up their own systems.
IICA-Biosecurity Field Manual - for Village Chickens - VG.pdf
Backyard Poultry Biosecurity Videos
The videos are designed to complement the field manual and visualize the most important features of biosecurity. The first video, provides an overview of the project and of biosecurity, while the second longer training video goes into more detail and illustrates important steps necessary to maintain a biosecurity system. These include constructing a biosecurity coop with a perimeter fence, washing hands before and after handling chickens, ensuring footwear and tools are kept clean, and vaccinating chickens to protect them from diseases such as Newcastle disease. The video is presented by experts from the Belize Poultry Association, Belize Agricultural Health Authority, and Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Backyard Poultry Biosecurity Posters
The posters are designed to be used by farmers and extension officers to remind them, and others working with poultry, of the simple measures that can be taken to reduce or prevent the spread of poultry diseases around communities. The posters are formatted for tabloid, 11"x17", sized paper and can be printed at a local printing shop.
1. A Backyard Poultry Biosecurity System.pdf
2. Backyard Poultry Biosecurity - importance of quarantine.pdf
3. Backyard Poultry Biosecurity - things to remember.pdf
4. Backyard Poultry Biosecurity - the key to your flock's health.pdf
5. Backyard Poultry Biosecurity - vaccinate against Newcastle disease.pdf