Warum die ordnungsgemäße Desinfektion von Geflügelwasserleitungen zur Entfernung von Biofilm für die Gesundheit der Herde von entscheidender Bedeutung ist

chicks drinking from waterline - disinfect poultry waterlines to remove biofilm between flocks

Five Benefits of Treating Waterlines Between Poultry Flocks You can’t really talk about improving the drinking water quality for poultry without also talking about biofilm and the importance of removing it from waterlines between flocks. We dive deeper into what biofilm is in our first Biofilm Basics blog, but generally speaking, biofilm provides a protective […]

Are Your Birds Protected from Avian Influenza?

migratory geese sitting in a field - migratory birds can spread avian influenza to poultry

Prevent Avian Influenza with a Strong Biosecurity Program Wild water birds (like ducks and geese) can be infected with bird flu viruses, but usually do not get sick. However, they easily carry and spread the virus through their saliva, mucous and feces. This is why we typically see major Avian influenza outbreaks in the U.S. […]

Wenn Ihre Wasserflasche Sie krank machen kann, was glauben Sie dann, was Ihre Wasserleitungen mit Ihrem Vieh anstellen?

Are you guilty of not washing your water bottle or reusable straw after every use? Over the past several years there have been a number of news articles reporting on studies suggesting your reusable water bottle could be making you sick. Did you know that some water bottles contain more bacteria than an average home toilet seat? Water collects on the lip or spout of the bottle (or the straw) and creates the perfect warm, moist breeding ground for bacteria.

Bekämpfung des LT-Virus durch wirksame Biosicherheit

Laryngotracheitis (LT) can be devastating to poultry flocks.

Laryngotracheitis (LT) can be devastating to poultry flocks. But, with proper biosecurity measures in place, LT virus can be prevented and controlled. LT is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the herpes virus, resulting in respiratory disease in chickens, turkeys, pheasants and some other species of birds.  It’s a respiratory disease that usually kills […]

Sterilex Announces Animal Health Rebrand, New Package Size and Continued Commitment to Biosecurity

New branding designed to reflect the company’s commitment to fortifying animal health biosecurity and pathogen control Sterilex®, an industry leader in disinfection and microbial control, announced today a comprehensive rebrand for the company’s animal health product portfolio. The rebrand solidifies Sterilex’s commitment to improving biosecurity and protecting animal health and provides an opportunity to create […]

Wie sauber ist Schweinewasser? Die Antwort ist nicht so eindeutig.

Water is the most important nutrient to a pig’s diet, yet many nutrition audits tend to overlook quantity, quality and methods used to deliver water to pigs. This leads to misunderstanding and mismanagement. Several industry experts recently addressed this forgotten nutrient at the 2020 Allen D. Leman Virtual Swine Conference. Health concerns such as diarrhea […]