Manage wild birds to prevent the spread of avian influenza
First, we must address the critical role that wild bird migration has played in this year's outbreak. Scientists have discovered the strain of the H5N1 virus that infects chickens in more than 3,000 wild birds. However, most avian influenza detection occurs in ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. These birds do not become sick when infected with the virus because they are the natural hosts of the virus and play a vital role in the survival and reproduction of the virus itself.
Because the spread of avian influenza is directly related to the presence of wild birds, the USDA has developed a series of recommendations to help poultry operations manage wildlife around their farms.
Step One: Clear Standing Water
In places where water has accumulated for more than 48 hours after rainfall, the standing water must be removed, otherwise it will attract sick waterfowl.
Devices should be kept away from standing water as it may contain wildlife droppings or other contaminants.
Never use untreated surface water for poultry consumption or to clean chicken coops and other facilities.
Step Two: Manage Ponds and Low-lying Lands
Remove or prune plants in the pond.
Use effective bird repellent methods to keep waterfowl away from ponds or low areas.
Separate the pond from the chicken coop area with a fence.
Step 3: Reduce food sources
First and foremost: don’t feed wild animals!
Check the feed library regularly to find loopholes.
Place a broom and covered trash can in each feed storage area for quick cleanup.
Clean up the fallen feed and the grass around the chicken house should be cleaned up in time.
Don't leave garbage near the chicken coop.
Step Four: Cover and Bury
Bury the dead chicken deeply and cover the compost pile.
Trash cans must be covered with lids.
Step 5: Safe construction facilities
Find the holes in the chicken coop and plug them to prevent wild birds from flying in.
inspects and repairs damaged doors and windows.
Regularly inspect foam installations for signs of bird burrowing, chewing, or pecking.
Before each nesting season, remove old nests in accordance with local regulations.
Deterring Wild Birds with Lasers
In addition to the above steps, poultry farms must also install an effective bird protection system to keep out wild waterfowl and other birds.
's innovative laser bird repellent system used around poultry farms is a successful biosecurity measure to prevent the spread of avian influenza viruses from wild birds to poultry and livestock.
The results are exciting: no wild birds visit the free-range poultry area when using the laser. The intelligent laser bird repeller of
"World Control Bird Defense" continuously moves the laser beam, using the birds' inherent instinct to fight or flee to scare away these wild birds. As a result, the area appears unsuitable for long-term habitation by birds, driving the birds elsewhere while reducing the risk of contamination and the spread of avian influenza on poultry farms.
Even if all the right measures are taken, chickens can still become infected with viruses and become sick. Therefore, it is also important to promptly recognize the following symptoms of avian influenza.
Inactivity, wilting, lack of energy, and unwillingness to eat;
Decreased egg production;
Swelling of the head, neck, and around the eyes;
Coughing, breathing heavily, or sneezing;
Restlessness, shaking, or lack of coordination;
Diarrhea and Sudden death;
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