The Effect of Biosecurity Implementation on Mortality in Layer Chicken Farming

Abstract

Biosecurity is an effort to prevent and control livestock from disease. This study aims to determine the implementation of biosecurity on mortality in the laying hen farming in the Selesai District. Research design was explanatory quantitative. The sample in this study were 55 laying hens farmers. Data collection was carried out through interviews and questionnaires. Data analysis in this study was descriptive statistics using frequency distribution tables, multiple linear regression analysis, and statistical induction inference using Spearman’s rank correlation. Isolation, sanitation, and traffic control on the farm represent the biosecurity measures that were observed. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of biosecurity was in the poor category with an average weight value of 154.3. The variables (sanitation, isolation, and traffic control) simultaneously have an influence on the mortality variable. The implementation of biosecurity and mortality is interpreted as having a positive and unidirectional relationship.