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bio-security

British  

noun

  1. the precautions taken to protect against the spread of lethal or harmful organisms and diseases

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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  • bio-secure adjective

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Farmers have tried to keep their flocks safe through bio-security practices, such requiring clean footwear before workers enter a farm to keep feces from contaminating the area under the shoes, Mattos said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2024

The league has given assurances to various levels of government regarding its bio-security plan to keep players and the community safe.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2020

“The only way I can get to the bottom of whether our national bio-security laws and our state laws have been broken is through a criminal investigation,” he added.

From Fox News • Apr. 6, 2020

But even after it is lifted, experts say it would be good practice for farmers to maintain a higher level of bio-security.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2017

To establish and maintain the disease-free zone, bio-security checkpoints will be set up to ensure that people disinfect their hands, clothes and footwear when entering or leaving farms.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2010