BEI’s Bio-Curtain with EPI assists to control spread of Avian Influenza in domestic birds

From the Center for Disease Control:

“Avian influenza is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These influenza viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.”

For more information visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm

“When highly pathogenic influenza H5 or H7 viruses cause outbreaks, between 90% and 100% of poultry can die from infection. Animal health officials carefully monitor avian influenza outbreaks in domestic birds for several reasons:

the potential for low pathogenic H5 and H7 viruses to evolve into highly pathogenic forms
the potential for rapid spread and significant illness and death among poultry during outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza
the economic impact and trade restrictions from a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.
the possibility that avian influenza could be transmitted to humans”

For more information go to http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/spread.htm

Airborne dust in enclosed animal housing is known to be closely related to transmission of many diseases of poultry. Although some improvements in air quality can be achieved with proper management and ventilation, results are limited. Failure to minimize airborne pathogens in these areas can lead to disease problems.

BEI has exclusively-licensed technology developed by the USDA/ARS Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory defined as an electrostatic space charge system (ESCS). BEI is marketing this system as EPI, or “electrostatic particle ionization”.

EPI has been shown to be effective in reducing airborne dust and bacteria in poultry housing via a number of USDA studies (bibliography available). The EPI is used to charge airborne dust particles causing them to be attracted to grounded surfaces, and test results have shown an average reduction of 64% for bacteria and 37% for dust concentration. Reductions in airborne dust and bacteria by EPI suggest the system has potential for reducing disease-causing organisms in poultry housing.

BEI is also cooperating with the swine industry and University of Illinois researchers to demonstrate the effectiveness of EPI in reducing dust and odor emissions from mechanically ventilated swine facilities. Similar demonstrations are in the planning stage for Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska.

For more information on how BEI can help you prevent the spread of avian flu, call John Baumgartner at 800-823-4234, ext. 1102.

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