Biosecurity Survey

• Biosecurity is currently incorporated and delivered in the Canadian food animal industry, albeit in varying degrees and often from a food safety perspective
• The standardization of protocols is highest in national programs where there is a consistent level of regional participation
• There are several independent biosecurity initiatives that are not aligned with each other
• There is recognition by several industry organizations and governments that there is a compelling need for consistent and specific biosecurity standards
• Currently, Biosecurity compliance measurement and enforcement criteria exist in only a few applications
• Producers are developing best practices that go beyond standard operating protocols but these are not being followed universally

Going Forward

• Biosecurity and the integration of national standards, is a core element of the National Farmed Animal Health Strategy
• Biosecurity is integrally linked to other Coalition initiatives including Zoning, Emergency Management and Financial Risk Management
• Since the Report was released, there have been significant advancements in the poultry sector. Biosecurity will likely be the focus of future discussions between government and all