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DOI: 10.31248/JASVM
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Analysis of compliance with biosecurity and wastes disposal of selected animal farms in Bataan, Philippines
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.538 | Article Number: 9603692013 | Vol.10 (1) - February 2025
Received Date: 19 January 2025 | Accepted Date: 23 February 2025 | Published Date: 28 February 2025
Author: Flores, Rudy C.
Keywords: vaccination., food safety, Biosecurity, Animal farms, disinfection, waste disposal.
This analysis assessed the compliance of selected animal farms in Bataan, Philippines, with biosecurity measures focusing on physical, biological, and chemical aspects, as well as farm waste disposal regulations. The study was conducted using a survey questionnaire during on-site farm assessments. The results showed a 52.63% compliance rate for physical aspects, with farms meeting location requirements (more than 0.5-1.0 km from communities) and having established perimeters, boundary fences, and disinfection areas. However, farms were lacking in controlling the entry of people, animals, and vehicles, washing and disinfecting incoming vehicles, and providing boots and overalls. Biological compliance was 38.99%, indicating inadequate animal care, feed delivery practices, use of quality drinking water, waste disposal, and vaccination against common diseases. Compliance with chemical aspects was 49.68%, with farms having disinfection programs, disinfecting incoming vehicles or equipment, and using disinfectant on tires, foot baths, and after cleaning. Overall, the assessment found a 47.10% compliance rate with the three aspects of animal farm biosecurity, suggesting low compliance in protecting animals from disease contamination. Farm waste disposal compliance was 42.72%, highlighting the lack of waste disposal facilities and low adherence to government regulations. This study was able to identify risk areas that can still be further developed through a continuing training program to be sponsored by concerned government agencies to capacitate the local animal raisers in proper animal husbandry practices to be followed by regular monitoring of their compliance with biosecurity measures and proper waste management to avoid disease outbreaks and prevent environmental pollution.
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