Natural Hygiene Solutions for Your Flock

What is Avian Flu / Avian Influenza?

• Avian influenza (AI), also referred to as Avian Flu and Bird Flu is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds.      
  

• In birds, AI viruses are shed in the faeces and respiratory secretions. They can all be spread through direct contact with infected birds, as well as via faeces or contaminated feed and water.     
  

• Because of the resistant nature of AI viruses, including their ability to survive for long periods when temperatures are low, they can also be carried on farm equipment and spread easily from farm to farm.      
  

• It only takes 1 tablespoon of contaminated droppings to wipe out an entire flock.      
  

• Infected birds will die within 3-4 days of contact.

NFU Poultry Board Chair James Mottershead said:

“As poultry producers, the health and welfare of our birds is our number one priority, and these housing measures alongside the existing biosecurity requirements will help minimise the impact of avian influenza on the poultry sector. These measures apply to all poultry keepers whether you have one hen in the garden or a large poultry business.”

Bird Keepers are Being Asked to:

• House birds or net all outside areas for poultry.      
  

• Cleanse and disinfect equipment after contact with poultry.      
  

• Thoroughly disinfect housing on a continuous basis.      
  

• Minimise direct and indirect contact between poultry and wild birds, making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds.

How Can Anpario Help?

It can be difficult keeping on top of a strict cleaning routine, but have no fear! We’re here to help you.

Our effective, easy-to-use product range supports your biosecurity programmes, to help protect your birds and reduce the risk of introducing disease, such as Avian Influenza to your flock.

Anpario’s Poultry Farm and Coop Hygiene & Biosecurity Range is suitable for all poultry species, including Chickens (layers and broilers), Turkeys, Ducks, Game Birds, Aviary Birds and more.

Credence is a DEFRA accredited & recommended multi-purpose disinfectant tablet. It produces a disinfectant solution suitable for use on animal housing, coop floors, fencing, food bowls and drinkers.

Clean & Dry is our natural absorbent sanitising powder, developed from a blend of natural minerals and essential oils with enhanced absorptive ability to help keep coops and nest boxes clean, dry and safe for your birds.

Since your birds must now remain housed 24/7 it’s important for their health and wellbeing that their environment is as clean and hygienic as possible.

Due to heavy winter rain it’s common for bird housing to become regularly muddy and damp. Relying solely on disinfecting surfaces is not always sufficient for a deep clean.

Using Clean & Dry is a great solution for removing excess moisture in your hen’s environment. By keeping their housing “Clean & Dry” this will help stop any unwanted bacteria growing out of control and causing trouble!