VIROKILL HELPING TO PROTECT AGAINST AVIAN_INFLUENZA

#VIROKILL HELPING TO PROTECT AGAINST #AVIAN_INFLUENZA

The consequences of an Avian Influenza outbreak are immediate and financially severe. But, with thought and planning, a comprehensive biosecurity program can be easily implemented to help prevent and minimize the impact of potentially catastrophic outbreaks.

the importance of biosecurity best practice in combating the risk that Avian Influenza poses to the global poultry production industry: “Prevention comes first".

“Biosecurity is the only real way of stopping the spread of the Avian Influenza virus onto and around a poultry farm site. Producers need to achieve the highest possible levels of biosecurity, leveraged by good buy-in and compliance from management, their staff, and their suppliers.”

the key elements of biosecurity best practice for surfaces, equipment, air, and drinking water delivery systems.

VIROKILL broad spectrum disinfectant has been proven to kill multiple strains of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, in the face of organic challenge and varying temperatures, to reflect “real-farm” conditions. VIROKILL completely deactivated the Avian Influenza virus in just 60 seconds, at an excellent in-use dilution rate of 1:200.

total biosecurity can play against Avian Influenza: “The stakes are high when it comes to disease control, and Avian Influenza is particularly uncompromising. Anyone working with poultry can unknowingly spread the disease. Biosecurity is more than just another procedure to be followed. It’s an ongoing philosophy that we must all embody in our daily industry practices. Therefore, selecting the right disinfectant solution that is proven to kill Avian Influenza rapidly, is essential.”

Properly implemented protocols can drastically reduce outbreaks

Strong links have been made between the spread of Avian Influenza and the transportation of poultry. Any vehicle or equipment that becomes contaminated carries large numbers of infective particles, quickly spreading between different sites, over large distances, and across country borders.

Guidelines for effective biosecurity for poultry transportation vehicles include:

Thorough dry cleaning, washing, and then disinfection of all internal and external surfaces of the vehicle and its trailer unit. Use a combination approach to first wash and degrease the vehicle with a heavy-duty cleaner, followed by a high-pressure water rinse, allow to dry, and then apply a disinfectant solution with a proven broad spectrum of activity against viruses and bacteria.

Wash and disinfect wheels and wheel arches at every site entrance.

Disinfect footwear by use of boot baths before entering the farm.

Wash hands and/or adhere to a site’s shower-in, shower-out policy.

Use site-specific protective clothing as supplied by the farm.

Follow the site’s own biosecurity instructions.

Clean and disinfect vehicles, including the driver’s cab, after each journey, and at the end of each working day.

“Implementing these guidelines helps deter the emergence of the disease and, importantly, sets a precedent for high biosecurity on an ongoing basis”.