Risks to the economy and health

The entry of the virus into Brazil raises two concerns among health authorities and experts. One of an economic nature. Brazil is the second largest producer of chicken meat in the world – there were 14.5 million tons in 2022, according to data from the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) – and the largest exporter in the world. If a virus as lethal as H5N1 reaches farms, it could lead to huge losses. Since the virus arrived in 2021 in the United States, the world's largest chicken producer, about 58 million birds have been infected, according to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. In general, birds are slaughtered to prevent the spread of the virus. Another 48 million were euthanized in 2021 and 2022 in 37 European countries because of the bird flu outbreak.

With the spread of the virus throughout the Americas, at the beginning of the year the Butantan Institute, the main producer of vaccines against human influenza in Brazil, began the development of a candidate for immunization against avian influenza caused by H5N1.

Until a human vaccine against the virus is available, the solution is to avoid situations that could lead to infection. According to experts, when finding a sick or dead wild bird, people should not touch it, but notify the health authorities – one way is notify the Brazilian Official Veterinary Service. For poultry farmers, the guidance is to avoid visitors entering poultry facilities, use protective equipment (mask, glasses and appropriate shoes) while working on farms and disinfect equipment and vehicles. Birds must also be kept in fully screened environments to avoid contact with wild species.

Why Attuale Brasil fits this profile?

Attuale Brasil has great advantages in the application of high-level disinfectants in the disinfection of farms and slaughterhouses. Having advanced technology equipment that allows the area to be 100% decontaminated.

We value complete and quality farm disinfection work, Attuale Brasil is the ideal choice for any poultry and egg production farm that needs high-level disinfection. Visit the Attuale Brasil website to understand more about our services in the agribusiness area and get a quote.

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