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Ep 12: The Firewall (Chapter 11)
You lock your house to protect it from thieves. Do you lock your farm to protect it from viruses?
In this episode, our hosts examine Chapter 11: The "Firewall" – Biosecurity for Small-Scale Farms. Engr. Jowie translates strict Australian quarantine protocols into practical steps for the Filipino backyard farmer.
In this chapter breakdown, listeners will learn:
The Quarantine Zone: Why every new animal must spend 30 days in isolation before meeting the herd.
The "Boots on the Ground" Rule: How foot baths and vehicle sanitation prevent bringing diseases in from the market.
Visitor Control: Why allowing marites (gossipers) and neighbors to walk freely in your pens is a biosecurity risk.
Quote from the Chapter:"Diseases don't fly; they hitch a ride. Don't let them ride in on your boots."
Get the Book:Want the Biosecurity Checklist?Buy the paperback here: https://amzn.asia/d/a36Vcxf
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By JOWIEYou lock your house to protect it from thieves. Do you lock your farm to protect it from viruses?
In this episode, our hosts examine Chapter 11: The "Firewall" – Biosecurity for Small-Scale Farms. Engr. Jowie translates strict Australian quarantine protocols into practical steps for the Filipino backyard farmer.
In this chapter breakdown, listeners will learn:
The Quarantine Zone: Why every new animal must spend 30 days in isolation before meeting the herd.
The "Boots on the Ground" Rule: How foot baths and vehicle sanitation prevent bringing diseases in from the market.
Visitor Control: Why allowing marites (gossipers) and neighbors to walk freely in your pens is a biosecurity risk.
Quote from the Chapter:"Diseases don't fly; they hitch a ride. Don't let them ride in on your boots."
Get the Book:Want the Biosecurity Checklist?Buy the paperback here: https://amzn.asia/d/a36Vcxf