Author:
Harrison Olivia,Dahmer Payton,Gebhardt Jordan,Paulk Chad,Woodworth Jason,Jones Cassandra
Abstract
Glo Germ powder was used to determine the efficacy of common biosecurity practices to prevent the powder from spreading to other areas within a farm. Pictures from 4 locations were taken before and after personnel movement to observe any differences in Glo Germ coverage. The percentage of Glo Germ coverage observed in the pictures was evaluated by 47 panelists and averaged. The area without biosecurity measures had more Glo Germ coverage than the 3 areas with biosecurity measures (P < .001). The use of Glo Germ can be used as a learning aid to demonstrate the efficacy of common biosecurity practices.
Publisher
American Association of Swine Veterinarians
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology,Food Animals
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