Vets say that many diseases and health issues could be prevented if farmers took biosecurity more seriously. It’s no good worrying about foot-and-mouth or Rift Valley while it’s making the headlines, and then become complacent once the threat appears to have subsided. The resurgence of Rift Valley fever illustrates how quickly things can go wrong – after decades without a major outbreak, interest in prevention waned, and now the consequences are clear. Biosecurity is a full-time responsibility, protecting not only your own livelihood but also your neighbours and consumers.