The system involves electronic sensors at the farm entrance
and drivers entering the premises must use a smart phone to either scan a code
on a sign at the entry point or e-mail the farm.
The aim is to prevent the spread of diseases such as avian
influenza among poultry farms and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED) among
hog farms.
If a disease outbreak does happen, a log of vehicle traffic
will help identify potential sources and spread.
The system has been set up at the Poultry Industry Council’s
site south of Guelph.
The company foresees potential markets around the world.
