Noun
The protection of plants and animals against harm from disease or from human exploitation
The protection of humans against bioweapons, or from the accidental release of biohazards
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAccording to the federal government’s inspector general of biosecurity, in a normal year more than 18,000 vessels, 1.8m sea cargo consignments, 41m air cargo consignments, 152m international mail items and 21m passengers arrive in Australia. Source: Internet
“All the biosecurity and operational measures will be taken for these transits in order to minimize the risks for Panama Canal personnel and their clients, as well as guarantee a safe maneuver,” the statement said. Source: Internet
Animal biosecurity is a comprehensive approach, encompassing different means of prevention and containment. Source: Internet
A critical element in animal biosecurity, biocontainment, is the control of disease agents already present in a particular area, and works to prevent novel transmissions. Source: Internet
“China has showed they can mobilize the necessary human resources and equipment to do things quickly and at scale,” said Raina MacIntyre, professor of global biosecurity at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Source: Internet
Dragons NRLW coach Daniel Lacey has been forced to drop staff members as a result of the women's COVID-19 bubble protocols, labelling the NRL's biosecurity requirements "over the top". Source: Internet