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bio-security

British  

noun

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

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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

Angela Smith, Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, joined Ms Main in calling for alternative measures such as vaccination, cattle-movement, testing of cattle and bio-security.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2014

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

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