Review of the Food-borne Zoonoses Research ... - ARCHIVE: Defra
Review of the Food-borne Zoonoses Research ... - ARCHIVE: Defra
Review of the Food-borne Zoonoses Research ... - ARCHIVE: Defra
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Project code: OZ0144<br />
Project title: Constraints to uptake <strong>of</strong> adequate biosecurity on UK<br />
cattle and sheep farms, with special reference to<br />
zoonotic diseases<br />
Start date (dd/mm/yy): 01/06/2002<br />
End date (dd/mm/yy): 31/12/2003<br />
Total cost: £113,279<br />
Affiliation: The University <strong>of</strong> Reading<br />
Sub-contractor(s): The Scottish Agricultural College<br />
Inverness<br />
Abstract <strong>of</strong> research<br />
The overall objective <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project is to identify and rank <strong>the</strong> main constraints, including<br />
economic constraints, to <strong>the</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> adequate biosecurity measures on UK<br />
cattle and sheep farms. The measures we consider are mainly aimed at <strong>the</strong> control <strong>of</strong><br />
potentially zoonotic diseases, but also include biosecurity for o<strong>the</strong>r animal infections, in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> spread to human population and within and between livestock populations<br />
on UK cattle and sheep farms. Our final objective is to make recommendations that<br />
would enhance such implementation.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> aims <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Defra</strong> <strong>Research</strong> and Development Strategy is to guarantee <strong>the</strong><br />
safety <strong>of</strong> human food that originates from livestock. It is envisaged that an improved<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> biosecurity constraints will lead to <strong>the</strong> formulation <strong>of</strong> recommendations<br />
at both farm and policy level, on how to increase <strong>the</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> biosecurity<br />
measures on <strong>the</strong>se farm. These recommendations will, in turn, contribute to <strong>the</strong> aims <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Defra</strong>‘s R&D policy by enhancing food safety.<br />
<strong>Review</strong> Summary<br />
At <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> commissioning, this was a novel study aiming to identify <strong>the</strong> constraints to<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> biosecurity on UK cattle and sheep farms. The major barriers and<br />
drivers for implementation <strong>of</strong> biosecurity were determined through interviews with both<br />
farmers and veterinarians.<br />
This project highlighted <strong>the</strong> difficulties in getting across <strong>the</strong> biosecurity message and<br />
supports <strong>the</strong> view that true partnership is required to deliver this message.<br />
The identification <strong>of</strong> costs and benefits <strong>of</strong> controls have been incorporated in o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
projects within <strong>the</strong> overall zoonoses research programme to address some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
knowledge gaps.<br />
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