Feed for food-producing animals is the most significant component within the global food industry as it is vital to producing enough animal protein for a growing population. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses can contaminate feed and feed ingredients, some being pathogenic. Pathogens linked to feed and feed ingredients are critical to human food safety but also impact the performance of our animal protein production systems. Within the feed and food production chain, there are numerous opportunities for contamination and recontamination of feed. Therefore, feed mill biosecurity is essential to the animal feed industry.
Biosecurity measures are implemented to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases that can devastate animal health and production. Implementing strategies that reduce microbial loads, eliminate pathogens and provide long-term protection against subsequent contamination enhances our food chain’s efficiency, productivity, safety and sustainability.
