Abstract
The book Biosecurity in Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine is the first compilation of both fundamental aspects of biosecurity practices, and specific and practical information on the application of the biosecurity measures in different animal production and animal housing settings. This book has 19 chapters, starting with a general introductory chapter on the epidemiology of infectious diseases (chapter 1), followed by a chapter explaining the general principles of biosecurity (chapter 2). Explanations on the relevance of the implementation of biosecurity plans in order to improve animal health and performance and reduce antimicrobial usage are described (chapter 3). Ways to motivate farmers to implement a biosecurity plan and how to measure biosecurity and hygiene status of farms has been included (chapters 4 and 5). Specific topics of biosecurity, such as cleaning and disinfection (chapter 6), hygiene and decontamination of air (chapter 7), feed (chapter 8), and drinking water (chapter 9) were included, other chapters focused on rodent and insect control (chapters 10 and 11). Practical chapters deal with biosecurity in the pig, (chapter 12), poultry (chapter 13), and cattle (chapter 14) industry, horse facilities (chapter 15), dog kennels (chapter 16), veterinary practices and clinics (chapter 17) and laboratory animal facilities (chapter 18). The concluding chapter (chapter 19) discussed the topic on biosecurity in aquaculture highlighting practical veterinary approaches for aquatic animal disease prevention, control, and potential eradication.