Abstract:
This study was conducted by field survey to study the application of biosecurity
in Khartoum Bahri locality during the period 3/ September 2018 to 27/
December 2018. A number of farms were selected randomly 44 farms (17
layers, 27 broiler farms) using the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries
records. Data was analysed by simple percentages and using SPSS version
number (16). The findings showed that the majority of farmers raise broilers for
the quick turn – over and easiness of management. Most farms (79.5%) were of
closed system with wire fencing. Most replacement chicks were from local
commercial sources at (86.4%). The distance from main road was less than 50m
for (25%), Less than 1 km for (29.5%) between the farms and between houses
less than 20m for (29.5%). More than (50%) of the farms raised more than
50000 birds. Most farms (75%) used wood sawdust for litter and (27.3%) do not
change litter for the whole cycle. χ2 showed positive relationship between
housing system and house numbers. Also between housing system and number
of birds and between housing system and total number of birds per farm. For the
experience period a total of (43.2%) were more than 10 years. A total of
(63.3%) do not use protective clothing for visitors. Some (52.3%) were not
committed to workers uniform and (34.1%) do not perform staff health check.
Farm ownership was (18.2%) veterinarians, (15.9%) agricultural engineers and
(9.1%) animal production specialist. The main water source was wells at
(43.2%). The main feed source at (54.5%) was farm preparation and (25%) do
not clean the feed stores and also (54.5%) do not examine water pollution. Most
visitors allowed were marketing agents and (25%) of the farms do not have
rules for interring visitors and most farm staff were not committed to
biosecurity measures when entering. A total of (90.9%) practiced sick bird’s
isolation. Most diseases encountered were bacterial and a majority of (95.9%)
followed fixed vaccination programme and the majority disposed of dead birds
by incineration. A majority protects the units from the wild birds and do not
keep other animals. Most farms dispose of manure by selling and at the cycle
end.
The study concluded that many of the biosecurity measures were not addressed
in Khartoum Bahri locality.
