AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN.

AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN. Water though a common commodity,its role in the success of the poultry value chain is very significant. Water is used in various capacities and at various levels. The bio security protocols involve water,for mixing,dilutions of chemicals and washing tools and implements. AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN. WATER AS A PERFORMANCE INDICATOR IN POULTRY; 1)water is the most effective administration vehicle for drugs and vitamins. 2) water is a diluent for some vaccines to confer immunity on birds. 3)water is necessary for digestion, a chicken requires twice the amount of water to utilize every kg of feed. 4) water essential for metabolism,fecal elimination and temperature regulation. 5) The egg is about 65% water. 6) The chicken body weight is between 60-75% water depending on age and sex. Water is key to proper growth and development,if birds are deprived of water they go into a moulting stage.This can be used to prolong laying period if properly controlled.Impurities and chemicals in water can cause severe mortalities. AGRIBUSINESS: THE ROLE OF WATER IN POULTRY VALUE CHAIN. The availability of water is essential as it can make or mar project.Ensure regular supply of clean,fresh and cool water.

GLOBAL DISINFECTANT..VIROCID®

This disinfectant has been proven to be effect against various bacteria,viruses and fungi spores.The virocid offers two-times the protection of other disinfectants,very effect in presence of organic matter.Its used in animal husbandry,fish farming,food processing industry,animal transport vehicle,hospital,personal hygiene and feed storage. Virocid is safe for animals,man and equipment.The use in cleaning equipment is very effective as it has a neutral PH,hence so safe to clean as it has long residual action,preventing recontamination of surfaces. virocid is used at low dilutions,active at all temperatures and still effective in presence of hard water. Virocid is also referred to as hospital grade disinfectant,can be use for aerial disinfection, fogging,foot dips,tyre dips and general disinfection.VIROCID® The most powerful disinfectant! Worldwide proven efficacy. Recommended in case of emergency disease control . Listed by the United Nations’ F.A.O. Tested and approved against Influenza A. The influenza virus can live outside the body. It can thus be transmitted indirectly after having contact with infected objects and touching the eyes, the nose or the mouth afterwards. VIROCID® is a powerful disinfectant for surfaces and equipment (tables, chair, janitorial, floors,… and foot dips) and has a proven record in preventing and fighting disease outbreaks for many years: Classical Swine Fever, FMD, Avian Influenza etc. Moreover VIROCID® is recommended by the United Nations FAO against Avian Influenza H5N1 at 1:400. Now, VIROCID® has successfully passed a test against both the swine and the human strain of the Influenza virus A/H1N1 at a specialized lab in the USA.

BIRD FLU............NEWS TODAY.

The avian influenza virus is still very much around ,and only active surveillance,isolation and decontamination can actually prevent an epidemic. The avian influenza virus has ravaged poultry in many countries,causing death in some humans and has caused untold hardship to affected small scale farmers and severe economic losses to affected countries. The latest to feel the avian influenza surge is Stearns county in Minnesota where the virulent avian influenza strain H5N2 has been discovered in a flock of 39,000 turkey farm. The farm in Stearns county ,northwest Minneapolis is currently quarantined and all flock culled to prevent spread of the virus.There has been recent infections of avian influenza in states stretching from Arkansas to Oregon,this has prompted overseas buyers to limit imports from the United states. The avian influenza virus has been traced to the water fowl and wild birds that are usually migrating, carrying the virus and shedding same in their drooping and bodily secretions.Its the contamination of the feed/water source of domesticated poultry that facilitates spread of the virus.The reported outbreaks have stemmed from poultry in close proximity to large bodies of water and those backyard farms that wild birds can easily access. The avian influenza virus is very virulent with a sudden onset affecting all the flock with signs such as bulbous comb and wattles which are blood tinged,bloody shanks,severe nervous in coordination expressed as severe tumbling/rolling over and this culminates in death. The bio security protocol is of paramount importance in curbing the spread of the virus; cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses,barns,yards are important.Collection of poultry birds from disease- free stock,isolation/quarantine of new stock,provision of foot dip with disinfectants,purifying water source and restriction of visitors to poultry houses. The chemical of choice that is internationally acclaimed to kill the avian influenza virus is the VIRKON S, the regular use on the farm will prevent the entrance of common farm pathogens and especially the avian influenza virus.

HOW TO USE BLEACH IN BIO-SECURITY PROTOCOLS.

BIO-SECURITY is basically keeping germs out of your production site.

There are so many agents that are used but i want to talk about the use of bleach in the poultry and generally on the farm.

The bleach -water mix can be made in full strength and used in the foot dip.The bleach-water combo will need to be replenished in the foot dip every 4 hrs.

The bleach-water combo in medium strength can be used to wash drains,and work areas in the farm.Cars entering the poultry can have the tyres sprayed with full strength of bleach-water combo.

Clothes,overalls ,boots and tools should be cleaned with bleach-water combo.

 Proper disposal of waste,dead animals and contaminated feed is very important.

The bleach- water combo can be sprayed in the trash area to prevent swarming of flies and also kill pathogenic bacteria.

 ITS in your hands now:use it and stay safe. CLEAN IT# BLEACH IT# STAY SAFE. WISHING EVERYONE A SUPER CLEAN CHRISTMAS  EVERYONE A SUPER CLEAN CHRISTMAS.

BIO-SECURITY.