How Neogen® can protect your poultry farm from disease

The importance of biosecurity in poultry farming

In the poultry farming industry, disease outbreaks pose a constant threat, potentially leading to substantial financial losses and significant disruptions in farm operations.

With the looming risks of avian influenza, coccidiosis, and other poultry diseases, farmers must prioritise effective biosecurity measures to safeguard the health of their flocks.

Biosecurity is crucial in preventing the introduction and spread of pathogens, ensuring that farms remain free from disease outbreaks.

By implementing comprehensive biosecurity protocols, farmers can significantly reduce the risk of infection.

Strong biosecurity practices are an investment in the long-term health and productivity of the farm, helping to avoid costly outbreaks and maintain consistent operations.

Key biosecurity measures for safeguarding poultry health

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Implementing strict biosecurity protocols is critical in minimising the risk of disease transmission on poultry farms.

This includes measures such as controlling access to the farm, ensuring that only authorised personnel and vehicles enter, and requiring sanitation procedures for equipment, vehicles and personnel.

Regular monitoring of animal health is also essential to detect early signs of illness and prevent outbreaks from spreading.

Biosecurity can have many beneficial effects such as improving health, animal welfare and performance, but also can reduce the use of antibiotics (thus reducing the potential of development of antibiotic resistance) as well as improving the performance of vaccines.

So, biosecurity should not be treated as a commodity, but as a key investment to ensure the health of your flock in the same way antibiotics, vaccines and veterinary costs are.

Dual-action disinfection for poultry

One key component of an effective biosecurity strategy is choosing the right disinfectant and Neogen^® Farm Fluid MAX offers a powerful solution.

This unique formula not only sanitises surfaces but also actively targets and disrupts the life cycle of protozoa, including those responsible for coccidiosis – a particularly troublesome issue in poultry and other livestock.

“When a notifiable disease outbreak occurs, by law farmers need to use a disinfectant that is DEFRA-approved.

“We are pleased to announce that Neogen Farm Fluid MAX has officially met DEFRA’s rigorous testing, providing farmers a versatile and powerful solution for their needs (General Orders and Diseases of Poultry Orders).

“This product is designed to work alongside other disinfectants as part of a ‘Neogen Pathogen Control Programme’”, says Alex Gomez, DVM, OVS, OH MSc, field technical and sales support specialist at Neogen.

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Its unique formula is proven to perform effectively under tough farm conditions, including exposure to direct sunlight, which often degrades other disinfectants.

This ensures that the disinfectant continues to work throughout the day, providing long-lasting protection for your poultry.

It can be used in a variety of applications, from indoor and outdoor animal housing to wheel and boot dips, ensuring that every area of the farm receives the protection it needs.

Pathogen control strategy

For optimal performance, Neogen Farm Fluid MAX should be used as part of a broader pathogen control strategy.

Neogen offers a complete suite of solutions, including Farm-Foam™ EVO for surface cleaning and Neogen^® Viroxide Super™ for initial disinfection.

When used in conjunction with these products, Neogen Farm Fluid MAX serves as the second disinfection step of the Neogen Pathogen Control Programme, offering a comprehensive approach to controlling viruses, bacteria, and coccidia.

By using Neogen’s comprehensive programme, poultry farmers can create a thorough and effective defense against a wide range of pathogens that threaten their flocks.

This all-inclusive approach offers not only the benefits of individual products but also a more complete and reliable biosecurity solution.