{"id":1940,"date":"2023-01-26T10:40:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T09:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kesla.de\/?p=1940"},"modified":"2023-06-28T11:09:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T09:09:36","slug":"bird-flu-and-there-is-no-end-to-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kesla.de\/en\/vogelgrippe-und-kein-ende\/","title":{"rendered":"Bird flu - ongoing threat with no end in sight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bird flu - ongoing threat with no end in sight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bitterfeld-Wolfen, 09.03.2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aggressive form of \"bird flu\" under the virus subtype H5N8 <\/strong>(\"avian influenza<\/em>\"), which has been rampant since November, has so far led to an unprecedented number of cases of illness<\/strong> among wild birds and also in many poultry farms in Germany and Europe.
 
The annual bird migration and the persistently wet and cold weather have favoured the spread of the disease. In addition to the control measures ordered by the authorities for this notifiable animal disease,<\/strong> hopes are pinned on seasonally rising temperatures and less precipitation.
 
The Biosecurity measures <\/strong>\u2013 above all \"Cleaning and disinfection<\/strong>\" \u2013 are the focus of animal disease control, but also of prevention.
 
What is required are highly effective disinfectants with DVG listing <\/strong>, suitable for all seasons and outdoor temperatures<\/strong>, without resistance problems, without sensitising, allergenic or even carcinogenic properties in the finished working solution, as well as extensive degradability.
 
For more than 25 years, the proven peracetic acid specialities of the KESLA group of companies have stood for this<\/strong>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spatial spread of the highly pathogenic form of avian influenza (HPAIV) caused by the influenza A virus of subtype H5N8 (\"avian influenza<\/strong>\") continues to take place with great dynamism. In the meantime, 26 European countries are affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Germany, HPAIV has reached unprecedented levels<\/strong> . There is still a high risk of introduction into poultry farms and bird populations in zoological institutions through direct and indirect contact between wild birds and poultry, especially in the vicinity of waterfowl resting and gathering areas, including farmland where wild birds gather. Entry via contaminated material (footwear, vehicles, objects, litter) is the most likely source of infection for most poultry holdings.
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The top priority <\/strong>is to establish a physical and functional barrier between wild bird habitats and poultry holdings. Housing poultry and other biosecurity measures <\/strong>minimise the risk of contact with infected wild birds. Indirect routes of introduction must also be taken into account, for example via feed, water or litter and objects contaminated by wild birds (footwear, wheelbarrows, vehicles, etc.). These must be prevented and suitable disinfection measures<\/strong> provided. The spread of infections between poultry holdings must be avoided. To this end, strict biosecurity measures must be taken, in particular the consistent cleaning and disinfection<\/strong> of equipment and vehicles with products qualified for epizootic diseases and the cold season. Poultry farmers are legally obliged to comply with basic biosecurity rules. The review, optimisation and consistent implementation of biosecurity measures is of utmost importance. Especially in the case of notifiable epizootics, such as avian influenza, sufficient knowledge of the active ingredients of the biocides and good cooperation between the actors of the veterinary authorities, the fire brigade and disaster control as well as the affected farms are indispensable for measures ordered by the authorities.
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The important components of prevention and control<\/strong> are highly effective disinfectants that are not sensitive to cold<\/strong>. According to the disinfection guideline, active substances based on peracetic acid are especially recommended<\/strong> in the case of epizootic diseases below 10\u00b0C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic acids, such as formic acid<\/em>, are not permissible below 10\u00b0C due to their temperature error and must not be applied in the event of an epizootic!<\/p>\n\n\n