Biosecurity and Mobility Control in Dairy farms in Khartoum State

Abstract

A total of 60 dairy farms were randomly selected, 20 farms from Khartoum, Omdurman 
and Bahry Commissionaires respectively, during the period January July 2009 .A field 
survey was conducted through questionnaires, personnel interviews and observations on 
the impact of mobility on biosecurity in Khartoum State dairy farms.  Educational level, 
human and animal movements formed the study substance. Collected data was tabulated 
and analyzed by simple percentages and frequencies. Education wise 50% of the total 
sample were secondary and above and 50% primary and below .Of the farms only 10% 
had a no entrance sign, 6.5 % used footbath, 10% special entrance coat and 12% coat plus 
shoes for visitors. For labors visits 26% visit no farms and 68% allow other's visits. For car 
movement 50% have special entrance, 28% share cars and only 3.2% disinfect cars. New 
purchased animals are isolated by 10% of the farmers, 40% share equipment and 36% 
dispose of dead animals by just removal. The study is recommended to increase the 
awareness on external and internal biosecurity measures through proper extension 
education and the entry doors should be secure and locked.