By Tim Nelson, CIO
Key points:
HPAI has resulted in the loss of 7.65 billion birds in the United States and more than 3 million birds in the United Kingdom.
HPAI has been detected in all four of North America’s...
By Cristiano Pereira, Regional Technical Manager, Southeast Brazil, Cobb-Vantress, Inc.
Introduction:
If there is one lesson learned from the pandemic, it is that the global supply chain is vulnerable to disruptions that can lead to inconsistent product availability and increased prices....
It’s very possible that the introduction of high path avian influenza (HPAI) can occur due to a break in biosecurity, most likely via infected material being tracked into a barn. HPAI virus is in the nasal secretions and manure...
Table 1: Information About Common Disinfectants
Chemical compound
Gram + Bacteria
Gran - Bacteria
TB-like Bacteria
Fungi
Virus
Best pH range for activity
Activity when organic matter present
Common uses **
* SA-some activity
**E-equipment; P-premises; F-footbaths; CS-clean surfaces(Adapted from Purdue University Extension Bulletin PIH80)
Chlorhexidene
SA*
SA
SA
SA
Most
Wide range
Good
E/P/F
Formaldehyde and aldehydes
++
++
++
++
++
Wide range
Good
E/P/F
Chlorine Chloramines
++
++
SA
++
SA
Acid
Very...
By Tim Nelson, President and CEO
Biosecurity has always been important for all poultry operations, but three recent international events underscore that it’s more crucial now than ever. These three events are the soon to be implemented European Union ban...
Click Here for Biosecurity tips, techniques & best practices for broiler houses. Minimizes adverse effects to prevent the spread of disease, and more.
Biosecurity minimizes the adverse effects to prevent the spread of disease, optimize bird performance, welfare and more.
Proper Brooder Management is doing everything possible to promote a comfort zone in the broiler pen which will maximize feed and water intake during the first week of life. Low first week mortality is only possible if we start...
Source: Huvepharma
Biosecurity measures prevent or limit the introduction, circulation and persistance of contaminants in a production unit, as well as their dissemination to other sites. The management of these measures is based on a strategic and integrated approach aimed...