Biosecurity and Mobility Control in Dairy farms in Khartoum State

Abstract

A total of 60 dairy farms was 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.