According to EFSA\u2019s (European Food Safety Authority), 2021-2022 was the season with the largest number (around 5,300) of reported cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry, captive and wild birds in 36 EU\/EEA countries and the UK. Almost 2400 detections in domestic poultry caused a culling of 46 million birds. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\u201cMore than half of the outbreaks in poultry farms in Europe were due to secondary spread, from infected poultry to other poultry farms.<\/span>\u201d <\/strong>1)<\/sup><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
But what can be done to prevent your farm from being affected in the future? <\/strong><\/p>\n
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Preventive actions and biosecurity measures are essential!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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Increased vigilance<\/strong>, training<\/strong> and targeted biosecurity<\/strong> measures enhance your chances to avoid a HPAI outbreak at your farm. <\/strong>It is essential to ensure the protection of the animals with regards to all the external sources and entrants \u2013 by means of limiting access and if not possible, by means of a secured access by following strict biosecurity measures:<\/p>\n
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- Control of access to buildings<\/strong> (visitors, staff\u2026): use of personal protective equipment to access livestock buildings \u2013 Cleaning and Disinfection procedures.<\/li>\n
- Limiting the arrival of external vehicles on site<\/strong> including those used for the transport of animals. Apply Cleaning and Disinfection procedures for vehicles in any case.<\/li>\n
- Improvement of building maintenance, pest control, rodent control<\/strong>\u2026<\/li>\n
- Improvement of Cleaning and Disinfection procedures<\/strong> on all surfaces of buildings and equipment and the environment in general.<\/li>\n
- Monitoring of supplies entering the premises<\/strong> (food, water\u2026),<\/li>\n
- Monitoring animal health<\/strong> (abnormal signs or symptoms\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Strict biosecurity measures and good hygiene practices are crucial!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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Kersia is committed to supporting poultry farms through offering complete and comprehensive and tested biosecurity products and solutions, through our \u2018\u2018Cleaning, Disinfection and Protection Programs\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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CLEANING:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
A good and deep cleaning of equipment and surfaces ensure the best possible condition for disinfection. <\/strong><\/p>\n
Use our proven alkaline cleaners ULTRAFOAM<\/em><\/strong>, ECOFOAM ADVANCED or AGAFOAM B <\/em><\/strong>for the effective removal of organic load. Depending on the hardness of the water, we recommend regular use with an acidic cleaner such as\u00a0 FOAM ACID<\/em><\/strong> or DUAL ACID<\/em><\/strong> to remove limescale.<\/p>\n
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A successful disinfection is the elimination of micro-organisms through a proven disinfectant with the right spectrum of activity, applied at the correct dilution rate and an adequate contact time.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The following Kersia disinfectants have been tested successfully against Avian Influenza Virus: VIREX, FUMAGRI EFFISAFE, HYPRED FORCE 7, VIROSHIELD, HPPA, VIROBACTER, KILCOX EXTRA<\/em> <\/strong>and FUMAGRI OPP<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n
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Providing options to clean and disinfect boots and hands is the key to success. Make it easy to access hand washing appliances <\/strong>and offer good quality, pH-neutral and dermatologically tested wash lotion such as<\/p>\n