Biosecurity Risk Assessment for Livestock Operations: A Practical Framework

By Dr. Zubair Khalid, DVM, MS, PhD · 2026-08-11

Key Takeaways

• Biosecurity risk assessment requires defining an epidemiological unit (e.g., barn, site, system) and identifying hazards based on regional disease status, species present, and zoonotic priority lists from public health authorities. Exposure pathways such as live animal entry, fomites, personnel, wildlife, feed/water, air, and carcass disposal are scored semi-quantitatively by multiplying the likelihood of exposure (1-5) by the consequence of infection (1-5), with any pathway scoring above the farm's acceptable risk threshold necessitating a written control protocol.
• Hazard identification involves consulting national surveillance, WOAH terrestrial code, and local diagnostic data, with zoonotic pathogens prioritized using WHO One Health and CDC resources based on severity, transmissibility, and economic impact. Specific hazards for cattle include BVDV, IBRV, Salmonella, MAP, and Leptospira; for swine, PRRSV, PEDV, and Salmonella enterica.
• Exposure pathway analysis traces hazards through farm-specific contact structures, including live animal introduction, personnel movement, vehicles, wildlife, feed/water, and mortality disposal. A semi-quantitative scoring system (likelihood x consequence) ranks pathways, consistent with WOAH terrestrial code principles, emphasizing transparent, documented reasoning.
• The framework highlights that evidence linking biosecurity compliance to reduced antimicrobial use is complex and varies by species, with thinner evidence for cattle operations. Low baseline biosecurity scores in beef cattle (averaging 24%) suggest potential for measurable benefits from improved hygiene and movement controls, necessitating documentation of baseline scores for evaluation.
• Common failure modes include lack of translation from scoring to operational change, substitution of structural for behavioral biosecurity (e.g., infrastructure present but protocols not followed), and treating biosecurity as static rather than dynamic. Corrective actions involve observing staff behavior, reviewing movement records, and re-assessing the matrix at defined intervals or after significant operational changes.
• Species-specific adjustments are critical: extensive beef operations require heavier weighting on perimeter fencing and wildlife contact, while pig farms need focus on airborne transmission and transport vehicle risks. Mixed-species farms necessitate separate scoring for each species and an integrated assessment of cross-species transmission pathways, as complexity can dilute biosecurity effort.

This article provides a structured method for conducting biosecurity risk assessments on livestock farms, with emphasis on zoonotic pathogen entry and spread. It serves veterinary researchers and practitioners who conduct on-farm audits, design herd health programs, or advise producers on infection prevention. The framework integrates hazard identification, exposure pathway analysis, and prioritized control measures within a One Health context, drawing on international standards from the World Organization for Animal Health terrestrial code and the WHO One Health initiative.

The procedural question addressed is direct: how does a veterinarian move from a general impression of farm hygiene to a defensible, repeatable risk assessment that identifies the highest-impact interventions? The answer requires a defined assessment unit, a pathogen-specific or syndrome-specific hazard list, a scoring system for exposure routes, and a documented action plan with measurable outcomes. The framework presented here is adaptable across cattle, swine, small ruminant, and mixed-species operations, though species-specific transmission dynamics will alter the relative weight assigned to each exposure pathway.

At a Glance

Conceptual Foundations of Biosecurity Risk Assessment

Biosecurity risk assessment is an applied form of import risk analysis adapted to the farm scale. The underlying logic follows the same structure used in international trade: release assessment, exposure assessment, and consequence assessment. Release assessment asks whether a pathogen is present in a source population or vehicle that could reach the farm. Exposure assessment asks whether susceptible animals have a plausible contact pathway with that source. Consequence assessment weighs the clinical, production, and public health impact if infection occurs.

The assessment unit must be defined before any scoring begins. A single building with all-in-all-out management may be the appropriate unit for a swine operation, while a cattle operation with shared handling facilities and pasture may require the entire site as the unit. Mixed-species farms present a particular challenge because pathogens may cycle between species groups, and the assessment must account for cross-species transmission events. The Swedish livestock farmer biosecurity survey documented that mixed-species farms reported lower biosecurity levels than single-species pig farms, which suggests that the complexity of multi-species operations creates gaps in routine application of control measures.

Hazard Identification and Prioritization

Hazard identification begins with the regional disease profile. The veterinarian should consult national surveillance reports, the WOAH terrestrial code for notifiable diseases, and local diagnostic laboratory data. Zoonotic pathogens require particular attention because the consequence assessment must include human health outcomes, also production losses. The WHO One Health framework explicitly links human, animal, and environmental health for zoonotic disease control, and the CDC zoonotic disease resources provide structured approaches to prioritizing zoonotic pathogens by severity, transmissibility, and economic impact.

For a cattle operation, the hazard list will typically include agents such as bovine viral diarrhea virus, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus, Salmonella species, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, and Leptospira interrogans serovars. For swine operations, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, and Salmonella enterica serovars dominate. The list must be revised when the farm changes species, when a new disease emerges regionally, or when the operation expands into new markets. The expert prioritization study for Irish animal health demonstrated that expert and farmer priorities often diverge, and the risk assessment should therefore document the basis for each hazard's inclusion instead of relying on producer perception alone.

Exposure Pathway Analysis

Each hazard is then traced through the farm's specific contact structure. The major pathways are live animal introduction, semen and embryo transfer, personnel and visitor movement, vehicles and equipment, wildlife and pest vectors, feed and water, and disposal of mortalities and manure. The assessment must be specific to the farm's actual practices, not generic recommendations. For example, a farm that raises its own replacements has a different risk profile for animal introduction than a farm that purchases stock from multiple sources. The Swedish survey found that 50% of farmers buying live animals introduced them directly into the herd without prior isolation, which identifies a specific, high-frequency failure mode that the assessment protocol must address.

Scoring each pathway requires a semi-quantitative scale. Likelihood of exposure is scored from 1 (rare) to 5 (frequent), and consequence is scored from 1 (mild, self-limiting) to 5 (severe, including zoonotic transmission or herd-level mortality). The product of these scores gives a pathway risk score that allows ranking across hazards and routes. This approach is consistent with the risk assessment methodology described in the WOAH terrestrial code, which emphasizes transparent, documented reasoning instead of opaque expert judgment.

Evidence Base for Biosecurity and Antimicrobial Use

The justification for biosecurity investment rests partly on demonstrated associations between biosecurity compliance and reduced antimicrobial use. A scoping review of farm biosecurity and antimicrobial use analyzed 27 studies published between 2001 and 2022, of which 74% came from European countries and the majority concerned pig and poultry operations. The review found complex interactions among biosecurity measures, farm characteriztics, and antimicrobial use, and it did not support a simple linear relationship. The evidence base for cattle is thinner. A study of beef cattle welfare and biosecurity across 27 specialised farms found that the average biosecurity score was only 24% on a 0 to 100 scale, substantially lower than the welfare score of 76%, and that improved welfare scores were associated with lower antimicrobial use. The authors concluded that biosecurity implementation in beef systems requires major strategic focus.

These findings carry two implications for the risk assessment framework. First, the veterinarian should not promise that biosecurity improvements will produce a predictable reduction in antimicrobial use, because the evidence does not support such a claim across species and production systems. Second, the low baseline biosecurity scores in cattle operations suggest that even modest improvements in hygiene protocols and animal movement controls may yield measurable benefits, but the assessment must document baseline scores to allow later evaluation.

Limitations and Uncertainty

The framework relies on expert judgment at several points, particularly in scoring likelihood and consequence. This introduces inter-observer variability, and the same farm may receive different scores from different assessors. Standardized scoring rubrics with explicit definitions for each level reduce but do not eliminate this variability. The evidence base for the effectiveness of specific biosecurity measures is stronger for swine and poultry than for cattle and small ruminants, and the veterinarian should state this limitation in the assessment report. The review of border biosecurity measures noted that newly emerging diseases will most probably be zoonotic in nature, which reinforces the need to include emerging pathogens in the hazard identification step even when they are not yet present regionally.

Site-Level Risk Scoring: The Biosecurity Gap Matrix

The transition from hazard identification to an actionable farm plan requires a reproducible scoring method. A biosecurity gap matrix assigns numerical values to defined pathways, allowing the veterinarian to rank deficiencies and justify intervention priorities to the producer. The matrix operates on two axes: the likelihood of pathogen introduction or spread through a given pathway, and the consequence if that event occurs. Each axis is scored on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 representing the highest risk. The product of the two scores yields a pathway risk index from 1 to 25.

Likelihood scoring requires explicit anchors. A score of 1 indicates a pathway that is functionally closed, for example a rendering truck that never enters the animal housing area and uses a dedicated external collection point. A score of 5 indicates a pathway that is continuously open, such as a shared livestock trailer entering the main barn without cleaning between loads from different premises. Consequence scoring reflects the clinical and production impact of pathogen entry. A score of 5 is reserved for pathogens with high morbidity, high mortality, or substantial zoonotic potential. A score of 1 applies to organizms with limited clinical impact in the specific production class.

The matrix output is not a static number. The same pathway score changes with production stage, season, and regional disease pressure. A calving pen that scores 3 for likelihood in summer may score 5 during a winter outbreak of neonatal diarrhea because disinfection protocols fail at low ambient temperatures. The veterinarian must therefore record the conditions under which each score was assigned and revisit the matrix at defined intervals, typically every 6 to 12 months or after any significant change in herd health status.

Pathway-Specific Scoring Criteria

The matrix does not replace clinical judgment. It structures it. When two pathways produce similar risk indices, the veterinarian should weight the pathway with the higher consequence score as the higher priority for immediate intervention. This decision rule reflects the asymmetric cost of a high-consequence event, even when its likelihood is comparatively low.

The On-Farm Assessment Sequence

A structured farm walk follows a fixed order that mirrors pathogen flow. Begin at the perimeter and move inward, ending at the animal housing and hospital areas. This sequence prevents the veterinarian from contaminating clean zones during the assessment and mirrors the biosecurity gradient that should exist on the farm.

Start with the farm boundary and entry points. Inspect perimeter fencing for gaps that allow wildlife or stray domestic animals to enter. Examine the main farm gate and any secondary access points. Note whether the gate is locked, whether delivery vehicles can enter without passing through a disinfection point, and whether there is a designated parking area for visitor vehicles separate from the animal housing zone. The WHO One Health framework explicitly identifies the wildlife-livestock interface as a primary target for spillover prevention, and the perimeter assessment is the practical application of this principle at farm level.

Move to the receiving and isolation areas. If the farm purchases animals, the isolation facility must be physically separate from the main herd, with dedicated equipment, footwear, and ideally separate airspace. Swedish livestock farmer surveys indicate that approximately 50% of farmers buying live animals introduce them directly into the herd without prior isolation, a finding that underscores the gap between recommended practice and on-farm reality Swedish livestock farmer biosecurity routines. The assessment should verify also that an isolation area exists, but that it is actually used, that it has a defined all-in-all-out protocol, and that animals leaving isolation are clinically healthy.

Proceed to the animal housing areas. Assess the flow of personnel and equipment within the barn. Is there a clean-dirty line at the barn entrance? Are boots and coveralls provided for visitors, or are visitors expected to bring their own? Are tools and equipment dedicated to specific barns or age groups, or are they shared without cleaning? The MSD Veterinary Manual provides species-specific guidance on disease transmission routes that inform which within-barn pathways carry the highest risk for the particular production system under assessment.

Inspect the hospital and treatment areas. These zones concentrate sick animals and therefore represent the highest within-farm pathogen load. The assessment should verify that hospital pens have separate drainage, that manure from hospital pens is handled separately, and that personnel attending sick animals do not subsequently move to healthy animal areas without changing clothing and footwear.

Conclude with the carcass and manure handling areas. These are the farm's exit pathways for pathogens. Carcass collection points should be located away from animal housing and feed storage, with a hard standing surface that can be cleaned. Manure storage should be sited to prevent runoff into water sources or animal areas. The CDC zoonotic disease resources emphasize that environmental contamination is a persistent source of zoonotic pathogen transmission, and the manure and carcass assessment addresses this route directly.

Scoring and Documentation Protocol

Each pathway assessed during the farm walk receives a likelihood and consequence score recorded on a standardized form. The form should capture the date, the assessor, the production class and stage, and any relevant contextual factors such as recent disease events or construction activity. Photographs of specific deficiencies are valuable documentation, particularly when the assessment is used to justify capital expenditure or changes in farm management.

The completed matrix produces a ranked list of biosecurity gaps. The veterinarian should present this list to the producer with the highest-risk pathways first, accompanied by specific, measurable recommendations for each. Recommendations should be time-bound and assigned to a responsible person. A recommendation to "improve visitor biosecurity" is not actionable. A recommendation to "install a boot wash station at the main barn entrance and require all visitors to sign a log recording their previous livestock contact within 48 hours" is actionable and verifiable.

The documentation serves a second purpose beyond the immediate farm visit. Repeated assessments at defined intervals generate a trend line that demonstrates whether biosecurity is improving, static, or deteriorating. This longitudinal record is particularly valuable for farms participating in antimicrobial stewardship programs, where improved biosecurity can be linked to reduced antimicrobial use. A scoping review of 27 studies across pig, poultry, and cattle farms found complex interactions among biosecurity measures, farm characteriztics, and antimicrobial use, but the overall direction of evidence supports biosecurity as a tool to mitigate non-judicious antimicrobial use farm biosecurity and antimicrobial use scoping review. Documented biosecurity improvement provides the evidence base for this relationship at individual farm level.

Species and Production System Adjustments

The scoring system requires calibration for species and production type. Beef cattle operations differ from dairy operations in several material respects. Beef cattle are more likely to be managed extensively, with larger land areas and less frequent human contact. The biosecurity assessment for an extensive beef operation should weight perimeter fencing and wildlife contact more heavily than visitor protocols, because the wildlife interface is the dominant entry pathway. A study of 27 specialised beef farms found that biosecurity scores averaged only 24%, substantially lower than welfare scores at 76%, indicating that beef operations have particular difficulty implementing structured biosecurity measures welfare and biosecurity in beef cattle. The assessment protocol for beef farms should therefore include a specific focus on the feasibility of biosecurity measures within extensive management systems, where infrastructure investment may be less practical than management changes.

Pig farms require additional attention to airborne transmission and the high consequence of respiratory pathogen entry. The assessment should include air filtration status where relevant, the distance to neighbouring pig farms, and the protocol for transport vehicles, which are a documented high-risk fomite. Poultry operations require emphasis on all-in-all-out stocking, litter management, and the heightened consequence of immunosuppressive or vertically transmitted pathogens.

Mixed-species farms present a distinct challenge. The assessment must evaluate cross-species transmission pathways, including shared equipment, shared personnel, and the spatial arrangement of different species' housing. The Swedish farmer survey found that mixed-species farms reported lower biosecurity levels than single-species pig farms, suggesting that the complexity of managing multiple species dilutes biosecurity effort Swedish livestock farmer biosecurity routines. For these farms, the risk matrix should be completed separately for each species and then combined into an integrated farm-level assessment that identifies cross-species pathways as a distinct risk category.

Interpreting Matrix Outputs and Setting Priorities

A risk index of 15 or above on any single pathway warrants immediate corrective action. This threshold reflects a pathway that is both likely to fail and consequential if it does. Indices between 8 and 14 require a documented action plan with a defined timeline. Indices below 8 are acceptable but should be reviewed at the next scheduled assessment.

The matrix output must be interpreted in the context of regional disease pressure. A pathway scoring 12 for a pathogen that is endemic in the region carries different urgency than the same score for a pathogen that has not been detected locally. The veterinarian should maintain awareness of regional disease surveillance data and adjust consequence scores accordingly. The WOAH terrestrial animal health standards provide the international framework for disease notification and surveillance that informs this regional risk assessment.

Priority setting should also account for the cost-effectiveness of interventions. A high-risk pathway that can be closed with a low-cost intervention, such as installing a boot wash station or locking the farm gate, should be addressed immediately even if its risk index is lower than a pathway requiring capital investment. The veterinarian should present the producer with a phased implementation plan that sequences interventions by both risk reduction and feasibility, ensuring that early successes build momentum for more substantial changes.

Recognized Failure Modes and Early Detection

The most common failure in biosecurity risk assessment is the completion of a scoring exercise that is never translated into operational change. A matrix output that identifies high-risk pathways loses its value if the farm team does not understand the rationale behind each score. Early detection of this failure is straightforward: the written assessment should be followed within four to six weeks by a documented review of which control measures were altered, which were rejected, and why.

A second failure mode is the substitution of structural biosecurity for behavioral biosecurity. A farm may install a disinfection bay, perimeter fencing, and a dedicated loading ramp while staff continue to share boots between pens or move animals from quarantine into the main herd before the isolation period has elapsed. Survey data from Swedish livestock farms found that fewer than 40% of farmers provided protective clothing for visitors, and half of those buying live animals introduced them directly into the herd without prior isolation, which illustrates how routine practices can undermine apparently sound infrastructure Nöremark et al., on-farm biosecurity routines among Swedish livestock farmers. The discriminating check is to observe a full movement cycle, from feed delivery to animal handling, instead of to rely on the presence of equipment.

A third failure is the assessment of biosecurity as a static property instead of a dynamic one. Seasonal calving, the introduction of replacement stock, and changes in feed sourcing all alter exposure pathways. A risk assessment performed once and filed for three years will miss these shifts. Detection requires that the assessment be dated, that a re-assessment interval be specified, and that any significant change in farm operations trigger an update.

Common Errors and Corrective Action

Less experienced assessors frequently conflate hazard identification with risk scoring. Identifying that bovine viral diarrhea virus is present in the region is not the same as determining the probability and consequence of its entry onto a specific farm. The corrective action is to separate the hazard list from the pathway analysis and to score each pathway independently.

A second recurring error is the over-weighting of high-consequence, low-probability events such as exotic disease introduction while under-weighting endemic pathogens that cause regular production loss. The evidence base for biosecurity and antimicrobial use is stronger for endemic disease control than for exotic disease exclusion, and assessments should reflect this distribution Dhaka et al., scoping review of farm biosecurity and antimicrobial use. The corrective action is to rank pathways by expected annual loss, not by worst-case outcome alone.

A third error is the failure to distinguish between biosecurity and welfare scoring. While the two are related, and improved welfare has been associated with reduced antimicrobial use in beef cattle, they are measured differently and should not be merged into a single score Diana et al., welfare standards and biosecurity in beef cattle. The corrective action is to maintain separate scoring domains and to cross-reference them only at the interpretation stage.

Troubleshooting Table

Evidence Limitations and Divergent Expert Opinion

The quantitative evidence linking specific biosecurity measures to measurable outcomes remains uneven. The scoping review of farm biosecurity and antimicrobial use identified only 27 studies meeting inclusion criteria, with the majority from pig and poultry farms and only three from cattle farms, which limits the strength of conclusions that can be drawn for ruminant systems Dhaka et al., scoping review of farm biosecurity and antimicrobial use. Expert opinion still differs on the relative value of internal versus external biosecurity, on the optimal length of quarantine periods, and on whether scoring systems should be species-specific or generic.

The role of wildlife and environmental interfaces is another area of genuine uncertainty. The One Health framework recognizes that zoonotic pathogens move across wildlife, livestock, and human boundaries, and that surveillance at these interfaces is a primary target for pandemic prevention WHO One Health initiative. However, the practical translation of this principle into farm-level scoring criteria remains contested, particularly for pathogens with multiple wildlife reservoirs.

Referral, Consultation, and Reporting Thresholds

Referral to a specialist or laboratory is warranted when the assessment identifies a pathogen with regulatory implications, when the farm has experienced repeated disease incidents despite apparently adequate biosecurity, or when the assessor lacks species-specific knowledge for the production system in question. Laboratory involvement is indicated when the source of an outbreak cannot be identified through observation and record review, and when molecular typing would distinguish between a single introduction and ongoing environmental contamination.

Regulatory reporting obligations vary by jurisdiction and by pathogen. The World Organization for Animal Health maintains international standards for notifiable disease reporting and trade-related health measures, and these standards should be consulted whenever a listed disease is suspected WOAH terrestrial animal health standards. Where the assessment identifies a zoonotic pathogen with public health implications, consultation with public health authorities is appropriate, and the CDC One Health and zoonotic disease resources provide guidance on cross-sector collaboration. When in doubt, the assessor should contact the relevant veterinary authority before the farm visit concludes, because the opportunity to collect diagnostic samples may be lost once the assessment is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Should I Prioritize Biosecurity Interventions When the Farm Has Severe Budget or Labor Constraints?

Focus first on interventions that interrupt the highest-risk exposure pathways identified in the gap matrix, particularly those involving zoonotic pathogens with documented spillover potential at the wildlife-livestock-human interface. WHO One Health guidance supports prioritizing measures that address multiple pathogen classes simultaneously. Low-cost, high-impact measures include designated visitor footwear, segregation of new arrivals, and cleaning protocols for shared equipment. Swedish livestock farmer surveys found that fewer than 40% of farms provided visitor protective clothing, indicating that basic measures remain underused. Implement these before investing in structural modifications such as new loading ramps or dedicated isolation facilities. Reassess the matrix quarterly to confirm that resource allocation matches current risk.

What Minimum Biosecurity Measures Should I Recommend When Dedicated Isolation Facilities Are Not Available?

When dedicated isolation is impossible, recommend temporal instead of spatial segregation. Manage incoming animals as the last group handled each day, use separate equipment, and assign dedicated footwear and coveralls. WOAH terrestrial animal health standards describe segregation principles that can be adapted to limited facilities. The same survey data show that 50% of farmers introduced purchased animals directly into the herd without any isolation period, a practice that substantially elevates transmission risk. A minimum seven-day separation period, even within a shared airspace, permits observation for clinical signs and reduces direct contact. Document the compromise in the risk assessment and flag it as a priority for future capital investment.

How Does the Risk Assessment Framework Change for Mixed-Species Operations?

Mixed-species farms require separate pathway scoring for each species group because pathogen host ranges and management routines differ. Swedish farmer surveys reported lower biosecurity levels on mixed-species farms compared with single-species pig operations, suggesting that cross-species transmission routes are frequently overlooked. Score each species compartment independently, then add a cross-contamination pathway covering shared equipment, personnel movement, and manure handling between compartments. Prioritize pathogens that can infect multiple species on the same premises, as these create amplification cycles. Schedule the assessment to observe transition periods, such as morning feeding, when workers move between species areas.

What Records Should a Livestock Operation Maintain to Support Biosecurity Audits?

Maintain a visitor log recording name, date, purpose of visit, and last contact with other livestock premises. Keep treatment and mortality records that allow disease incidence tracking over time. Document cleaning and disinfection schedules, including product used, concentration, and contact time. CDC zoonotic disease resources emphasize that surveillance data are most useful when collected systematically and linked to intervention records. Retain purchase and movement records for at least the period required by local animal health authorities. Photograph biosecurity infrastructure annually to document condition and changes. These records convert the risk assessment from a point-in-time snapshot into a trend analysis tool.

How Should I Present Risk Assessment Findings to a Producer Who Is Skeptical of the Value?

Lead with production and economic outcomes instead of abstract pathogen theory. A scoping review of farm biosecurity and antimicrobial use found that improved biosecurity is associated with reduced antimicrobial requirements across multiple livestock sectors, which translates directly into cost savings. Present the gap matrix as a visual summary showing the highest-scoring pathways and the specific interventions that reduce each score. Frame recommendations as incremental changes with defined timelines instead of comprehensive overhauls. Offer to re-score the matrix after implementation to demonstrate measurable improvement. Acknowledge that some measures have stronger evidence than others and distinguish established practices from those based on expert opinion.

When Should I Refer a Farm for Formal Veterinary Public Health Consultation?

Refer when the assessment identifies a zoonotic pathogen with high consequence potential, when repeated assessments show persistent high-risk scores despite intervention, or when the operation sits near a wildlife interface with documented disease activity. WHO One Health guidance recommends cross-sector collaboration when human, animal, and environmental health intersect. Refer also when the veterinarian lacks species-specific expertise for the production system under review, or when the farm supplies products through channels requiring formal certification. MSD Veterinary Manual professional resources can support initial decision-making, but referral is appropriate when regulatory reporting obligations may apply or when the producer requests written assurance documentation for trade partners.

Related Clinical & Scientific Guides

• Wildlife Disease Surveillance: Designing and Implementing a One Health Program
• Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Veterinary Personnel
• Foodborne Outbreak Investigation: Veterinary Roles in Traceback and Source Attribution

References and Further Reading

• Can Improved Farm Biosecurity Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials in Food Animals? A Scoping Review.. 2023.
• Effect of welfare standards and biosecurity practices on antimicrobial use in beef cattle.. 2020.
• On the efficacy of current biosecurity measures at EU borders to prevent the transfer of zoonotic and livestock diseases by travellers.. 2013.
• Pandemic origins and a One Health approach to preparedness and prevention: Solutions based on SARS-CoV-2 and other RNA viruses.. 2022.
• Application of routines that contribute to on-farm biosecurity as reported by Swedish livestock farmers.. 2010.
• Setting priorities for non-regulatory animal health in Ireland: results from an expert Policy Delphi study and a farmer priority identification survey.. 2010.
• WHO One Health Initiative. WHO.
• CDC One Health and Zoonotic Disease Resources. CDC.
• MSD Veterinary Manual, Professional Edition. MSD Veterinary Manual.

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This article is educational professional reference material for veterinary audiences. It is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, individual clinical judgment, current product labeling, or applicable regulatory requirements.