Biosecurity could arguably be known as the Voldemort of the agricultural world. Mention it on a meeting invitation and you can almost guarantee an empty room; raise it as part of a talk and you can feel people’s attention diverting to any possible distraction. Everyone involved with livestock is aware of the need for biosecurity, all sectors have detailed standard operating procedures drawn from extensive research, yet the level of engagement is at an all-time low. Lauren Dimmack at AHDB explains why it is crucial that as an industry we pull together to put biosecurity at the top of everyone’s agenda.