Five Benefits of Treating Waterlines Between Poultry Flocks You can’t really talk about improving the drinking water quality for poultry without also talking about biofilm and the importance of removing it from waterlines between flocks. We dive deeper into what biofilm is in our first Biofilm Basics blog, but generally speaking, biofilm provides a protective […]
Kategorie: Biosecurity
Are Your Birds Protected from Avian Influenza?
Prevent Avian Influenza with a Strong Biosecurity Program Wild water birds (like ducks and geese) can be infected with bird flu viruses, but usually do not get sick. However, they easily carry and spread the virus through their saliva, mucous and feces. This is why we typically see major Avian influenza outbreaks in the U.S. […]
Bekämpfung des LT-Virus durch wirksame Biosicherheit
Laryngotracheitis (LT) can be devastating to poultry flocks. But, with proper biosecurity measures in place, LT virus can be prevented and controlled. LT is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the herpes virus, resulting in respiratory disease in chickens, turkeys, pheasants and some other species of birds. It’s a respiratory disease that usually kills […]
Sterilex Announces Animal Health Rebrand, New Package Size and Continued Commitment to Biosecurity
New branding designed to reflect the company’s commitment to fortifying animal health biosecurity and pathogen control Sterilex®, an industry leader in disinfection and microbial control, announced today a comprehensive rebrand for the company’s animal health product portfolio. The rebrand solidifies Sterilex’s commitment to improving biosecurity and protecting animal health and provides an opportunity to create […]
Wie sauber ist Schweinewasser? Die Antwort ist nicht so eindeutig.
Wasser ist der wichtigste Nährstoff in der Ernährung von Schweinen, doch bei vielen Ernährungsprüfungen werden Menge, Qualität und Methoden der Wasserversorgung von Schweinen übersehen. Dies führt zu Missverständnissen und Missmanagement. Mehrere Branchenexperten sprachen kürzlich auf der Allen D. Leman Virtual Swine Conference 2020 über diesen vergessenen Nährstoff. Gesundheitliche Probleme wie Durchfall [...]
Controlling PRRS with Enhanced Biosecurity
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease infecting sows and pigs which can lead to reproductive failure in breeding age herds and can cause pneumonia and increased mortality in young animals. It is the most economically significant disease to affect U.S. swine production since the eradication of classical swine fever. To attempt […]