Procedures or measures designed to protect the population against harmful biological or biochemical substances.
‘biosecurity risks’
‘Vets have the responsibility of ensuring that we look after the animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety of this nation.’
‘Officials would also have to be satisfied that all necessary biosecurity procedures were in place to prevent any risk of spreading the disease.’
‘Successful biosecurity plans manage the risk of disease transmission.’
‘She urged farmers to continue disinfecting and other biosecurity procedures.’
‘The public expects a biosecurity system that can protect and, when necessary, eradicate incursions.’
‘It has some really important powers to protect us better against biosecurity threats.’
‘I say at the outset that a biosecurity scare such as foot-and-mouth disease is the most perilous thing that could face this economy.’
‘Good biosecurity is essential to stop any disease spreading.’
‘Like every other farmer within the biosecurity zone Mr Fairburn is required to place footbaths, disinfectant spray and brushes at the entrance to his farm.’
‘In New Zealand, the difficulties are such that, not only are our farmers left out of pocket but our economy and biosecurity could also suffer.’
‘Before biosecurity, of course, dairies had quite enough on their collective plate when it came to safety.’
‘Individual producers are encouraged to take responsibility for the biosecurity of their livestock enterprises.’
‘He stressed the need for biosecurity and disinfection measures to continue to be effectively deployed by all farmers.’
‘He said he hopes farmers have learned a lesson in biosecurity and will work harder to keep on top of the disease.’
‘We have 196 biosecurity risk containers entering our ports every day.’
‘We are putting a biosecurity risk into our ecosystems on a commercial scale.’
‘He went on about the inadequate funding of biosecurity.’
‘I was hopeful that there would be something for biosecurity.’
‘We see biosecurity in this industry as absolutely essential.’
‘She understands the significance of biosecurity to this country.’
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