Animal Biosecurity

Why is biosecurity important for animals and livestock?

Like any shared residential arrangement – such as apartment buildings, school dormitories, and hotels – boarding stables, livestock pens, and open pastures are not closed systems. Even with careful protocols to prevent disease, animals can become exposed to organisms while off the farm and may expose other animals upon return.

Biosecurity resources from CSU Extension can assist animal owners, ranchers, and farm managers with preventing infectious disease among animals housed together.