DuPont Animal Health Solutions (DAHS) supported the beleaguered global poultry production industry, through its provision of vital biosecurity education and expertise, at the source where Avian Influenza infection is endemic. As part of this initiative DAHS announced a joint project with the Palang Merah – Red Cross Society of Indonesia – aimed at combating Avian Influenza in Indonesian villages.

The new Palang Merah/DAHS Program created local expert Task Forces to provide education, hands-on participation and partial surveillance to ensure solid biosecurity practices in 150 infected or high-risk villages, concentrating on the hot spots in Java.

Poultry farmers in infected areas were shown how to terminally disinfect their farms, and weekly follow-up visits were conducted to ensure that biosecurity measures were appropriately applied. Biosecurity measures included effective perimeter control; transport biosecurity; use of disinfectant foot dips; avoidance of stock coming into contact with wild birds; thorough cleaning of poultry houses with a heavy duty, multi-purpose cleaner and most importantly, regular, thorough and effective disinfection of poultry houses with a broad spectrum virucidal disinfectant.

DuPont assisted in the development and implementation of biosecurity programs, and provided training in the appropriate use of the biosecurity products and equipment, including DuPontTM Virkon® S; DuPontTM Biosolve®-plus and personal protective clothing in the form of DuPont™ Tychem® and Tyvek® coveralls.

DuPontTM Virkon® S, recognized by governments worldwide, is a disinfectant of choice for Emergency Disease Control. During the Avian Influenza outbreak in the Netherlands in 2003, Virkon® S was the only disinfectant purchased by Dutch authorities (the RVV).

DuPontTM Virkon® S

• Fast-acting and remains effective in the presence of organic challenge, in hard water, at low temperatures and across the pH spectrum.
• Poses no significant health and safety concerns.
• Environmentally friendly and over 90 percent biodegradable.
• Can be used for all prevention and decontamination procedures - footdips, vehicles, surfaces and aerial disinfection, even in the presence of livestock.
• Can be shipped easily and stored for long periods, making it eminently suitable for stockpiling.

DuPontTM Virkon® S is recommended by the AUSVETPLAN (Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan) as the best regarded EDC reference source available for all 13 viral OIE List A diseases. The product has U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official labeling approval as an EDC disinfectant for the major OIE List A diseases of concern including Avian Influenza, Foot and Mouth Disease, Newcastle Disease and Classical Swine Fever (Hog cholera)

For more information about DuPont Animal Health Solutions biosecurity products, programs and services visit the world’s best web-based biosecurity resource, www.ahs.dupont.com .

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