H5N3.

A new strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza ;H5N3 has been detected in 2 goose farms in southern Taiwan.The new strain identified 16/1/15 in these farms are thought to have been transmitted to the birds by migratory birds. The animal health authorities have issued a disease control measure response to the outbreaks, with all poultry slaughter houses ordered to stop operation for 2 days to carry out sterilization of equipment. A response plan should include: enhanced bio- security protocol, surveillance and monitoring of global progress of the virus to provide opportunity for proactive risk management, and also early detection,reporting and surveillance of the virus. The HPAI virus is on the move affecting poultry of various species, affecting man in some countries resulting in some deaths, all hands must be on deck to stop the virus. BE PROACTIVE! STOP THE HPAI VIRUS.

H5N2 AND H5N8.

The highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza detected in Taiwan is a new H5 variant. The H5N8 and H5N2 strains identified are new in Taiwan.The confirmed cases of infection was in 14 farms,number of cases have jumped from 20 to 64 with another 31 farms under surveillance. There has been a total of 112,375 culled ducks,geese and chicken.The detection of H5 subtypes in Taiwan indicates that virus has crossed from waterfowl to chickens.The director of the bureau of animal and plant health inspection and quarantine has stated that as from 18/1/15, no poultry can be processed in the abattoir without approval.The H5N2/H5N8 strains observed in Taiwan shows an interaction between domestic waterfowl and migratory birds. The role of migratory birds in transmission of the bird flu virus cannot be overemphasized, so its very important to keep your poultry away from migratory birds/wild birds. BE PROACTIVE! STOP THE VIRUS! USE VIRKON® S.

BIRD FLU UPDATE.

The highly pathogenic influenza virus has affected more backyard poultry in Washington.The virus has been discovered on 2 farms with mixed specie of birds such as: chicken,turkey,ducks and guinea fowls. The birds died from H5N2 strain of the virus, and all others on the farms have been destroyed to prevent spread. The source of infection has been traced to contact with feces of infected wild ducks.This mode of transmission is easy especially in free range flocks that come in contact with wild birds.The detection of H5N2 strain of the influenza virus in a northern pin tail duck in Whatcom country in December confirmed the bird flu virus infection. The farm, and a 20 mile zone around it has been quarantined at least for 240 days, the quarantine prohibits movement of eggs, poultry/ poultry products outside the zone.The farm has also been disinfected with deep cleaning of equipment. BE PROACTIVE! STEP UP YOUR BIO-SECURITY PROTOCOL. USE

HPAI; AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE.

The bird flu virus has been confirmed in a mixed back yard poultry in Kano,Nigeria.The veterinary authority has notified the OIE. The outbreak started on 2/1/15 at a backyard poultry in Kano district, a flock of 1,568 birds. The virus killed 1,370 of the birds and the rest of the flock has been destroyed to prevent spread. Be proactive! stop the bird flu virus!. use VIRKON® S now. Spread the word; use VIRKON® S.

VIRKON® S

VIRKON® S has been proven to be the disinfectant of choice in cases of outbreaks especially for avian influenza.The effectiveness of the disinfectant, coupled with the fact that its safe,non toxic,easy to transport, store, and use has made it a major bio security component. The uses are varied, method of use also differ but the same result of a disease-free zone is achieved.The major component in bio security protocol as its highly effective,stable and ingredients are degradable. VIRKON® S is in powder form and tablet form, this come in handy now that avian influenza cases are reported in some countries.The best approach will be to embark on mass decontamination of poultry markets, disinfection of farms and education of populace about the bird flu virus. The movement of birds across states should be prevented at this time, also import of processed birds should also be prevented and surveillance points at borders, control post ,ports and airports should be on alert ,so they can notify the appropriate authorities if any emergency. BE PROACTIVE! THINK BIO SECURITY! THINK VIRKON® S!. GET IT NOW!!!!!!.

VIRKON® S DISINFECTANT.

VIRKON® S IS THE ONLY MODERN DISINFECTANT WITH VIRUCIDAL PROPERTIES,it has been chosen as a disinfectant for all 13 OIE list A diseases, and some list B diseases.It is the perfect chemical in outbreak cases.Its easy to use,transport and store.VIRKON® S is so potent even when organic debris are present.

AVIAN INFLUENZA## VIRKON® S.

Bio security is keeping pathogenic organisms away from production site, ensuring you shut the door on diseases.There are various bio security measures to reduce food safety risks; these risk include; influx of live chicken,mass movement of people into farm,transportation of dead birds,proper disposal of dead birds and high concentration of poultry farms in an area, wild birds in/ around poultry houses,rodent infestation,and mixed breeds/species of birds on a farm. The recent outbreak of avian influenza in some countries has stirred the need for better bio security measures with strict compliance,surveillance ,education of populace about HPAI and ban on import of poultry from affected countries. Bio security on the farm encompasses all levels of production, daily operations( standard operative procedure), the farm fittings,structure,tools and vehicular movement. A powerful broad spectrum disinfectant/ cleaner that is very potent against most pathogens especially AVIAN INFLUENZA is recommended for use this is VIRKON® S.It has virucidal properties. VIRKON® S has been used in many countries not only as a bio security chemical, but used widely in cases of outbreaks of avian influenza. VIRKON® S has found so many uses in the farm; 1) used for foot dip. 2)used to clean surfaces,floors and disinfect walls. 3)used to purify water in tanks on farms, which is a potential foci of bacteria proliferation. 4)it can be misted and sprayed in cages with the birds. 5)decontamination of markets,cages,equipment and tools. VIRKON® S is your biosecurity answer in a pack.BE PROACTIVE GET VIRKON® S TODAY. STAY SAFE USE VIRKON® S; STOP THE AVIAN INFLUENZA VIRUS.