Poultry producers are being urged to use the summer months to strengthen structural biosecurity measures and maintain behavioural protocols. Dr Paul Talling, biosecurity adviser at Livetec Systems, says this period is a valuable opportunity to tackle practical improvements to poultry buildings that may be harder to complete during winter or when birds are housed. “The warmer, drier months provide an opportunity to review biosecurity weak points in and around housing, ensure buildings are secure and poultry are protected from direct disease ingress.” Talling said producers should view summer biosecurity checks and improvements as essential maintenance. “Proactive practical measures can make…