This project aims to contribute to improving the management, quality and biosafety of commercial egg-laying barns, through the implementation of best practices in production and in the training of technicians and farmers. It is aimed at smallholders and mid-sized family farmers whose egg production derives from hens raised in traditional aviaries (California-type layer cages).

Compliance measures (hygienic-sanitary, management and constructive proposals) are some of the best practices t ...

Status: Completed     Start date: Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2015

Biosecurity refers to a set of practices to prevent the introduction and to control the spreading of farm animal diseases that aim to promote animal health. Also, biosecurity is related to One Health. Promoting animal health can aid in reducing antibiotic usage with positive impact on environment and residue reduction. Biosecurity adoption can be reinforced by the development of protocols with defined application field and operational procedures to avoid pathogen circulation in different dairy f

Status: Completed     Start date: Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2021