General Biosecurity for Livestock and Poultry Producers

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
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Overview

This manual is intended to help producers develop or enhance biosecurity practices for preventing the introduction and spread of animal diseases. It includes information on epidemiology, biosecurity practices, and disease identification. (28 Pages)

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