Survey on swine biosecurity measures in Hungary

Abstract

Biosecurity is a broad term used to describe defence strategies or management procedures used to combat pathogens that spread disease in animal population. Biosecurity practices and implementation is essential to prevent the spread of disease and safeguard animal health and public health. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of biosecurity practices specifically pertaining to internal and external biosecurity practises in the Hungarian swine industry. The current study used a free online survey called Biocheck.Ugent Pig® (Biocheck) to evaluate biosecurity practices across 33 farms in Hungary.