Biosecurity for Animal Premises in Action
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Farm Animal Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1224
Special Issue Editor
Interests: infectious animal diseases; preventive veterinary medicine; biosecurity; food security; global health
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Dear Colleagues,
Effective biosecurity is essential for protecting animal health, ensuring sustainable production, and safeguarding global food systems. However, challenges remain with regard to translating biosecurity principles into consistent, measurable practices to be implemented by farms and other animal care facilities. This Special Issue focuses on practical applications and data-driven evaluations that will advance the science and practice of biosecurity in real-world settings.
The journal Agriculture (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agriculture) is seeking submissions for a Special Issue entitled “Biosecurity for Animal Premises in Action,” which will focus on relevant tools, demonstrations, and practical applications of biosecurity measures and their impact on preventing the introduction of animal diseases. Original research, evaluations of training programs, and applied approaches for enhancing biosecurity in animal populations are welcome. We anticipate submissions of the following:
- Original research articles exploring the application of biosecurity practices across various livestock species and production systems, including metrics to measure impact and methods of evaluation.
- Descriptive manuscripts detailing training programs, including their structure, implementation, and demonstrated outcomes.
- Applied approaches to enhancing biosecurity in different livestock sectors, supported by case studies or validation data.
- Evidence-based evaluations of challenges and gaps in implementing biosecurity measures, along with proposed solutions.
Prof. Dr. Mo Salman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biosecurity
- animal premises
- livestock
- animal diseases
- biosecurity tools
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