Explain biosecurity as it relates to livestock production.

Explanation should include

  • defining biosecurity, bioterrorism, agroterrorism, and agrosecurity
  • transportation methods
  • facilities
  • record keeping
  • disease traceability
  • quarantine
  • human health and safety.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can disease and infection be traced?
  • How can transportation methods be developed to address biosecurity concerns?
  • What precautions should be taken to prevent disease outbreaks in livestock?
  • What biosecurity measures are taken on the state and national levels to prevent diseases from entering individual states and the country?