Avian influenza (AI) is a contagious viral disease affecting both wild and domestic birds. It exists in two forms, Highly Pathogenic (HPAI) and Low Pathogenic (LPAI), with HPAI causing severe illness and high mortality. Wild birds often carry the virus without symptoms, enabling it to spread easily into poultry flocks.
How AI spreads
AI spreads through contact with infected birds, their droppings, or contaminated materials such as feed, water, vehicles, and clothing. Migratory wild birds are a major risk, so limiting exposure and maintaining hygiene are critical.
Essential biosecurity measures
- Control access: Restrict visitors, maintain secure perimeters, and use entry systems like Danish or shower-in/shower-out setups.
- Clean vehicles & equipment: Disinfect thoroughly before and after entering the farm.
- Manage sheds separately: Treat each shed as a separate unit and disinfect between flocks.
- Control pests & wildlife: Exclude wild birds, rodents, and insects from poultry areas.
- Train staff: Reinforce hygiene, boot dips, and disinfection routines daily.
- Effective disinfection with Viroxide Super
An effective biosecurity plan depends on reliable disinfection. Viroxide Super inactivates H5N1 in one minute at the Defra approved 1:200 dilution, providing rapid protection for surfaces, vehicles, equipment, and foot dips.
Prevention protects productivity
Avian influenza outbreaks can lead to severe losses through culling, downtime, and production setbacks. Strong biosecurity, supported by proven disinfectants like Viroxide Super, remains the most effective way to protect flocks and sustain farm profitability.
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