Avian Bird Flu Precautions

Trust Hotsy's High Pressure Cleaning Equipment to maintain sanitation and cleanliness on the farm

Pressure Washers & Bird Flu Prevention…
Avian Bird Flu is a serious matter to all poultry keepers. The need for strict bio-security, sanitation and cleanliness on the farm is essential. Hotsy, the number one name in North America for high-pressure cleaning equipment, can help by providing industrial-strength pressure washers to farmers in order to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Using a Hotsy pressure washer not only speeds up the cleaning process for farmers but provides far greater cleaning strength as well. You'll save a ton of time by not having to brush down stalls and feed areas. Using a disinfectant with a pressure washer further protects your flock from unwanted disease.

Bird Flu Prevention in 7 easy steps:

1. Make a flock health plan with your vet to reduce the risk of disease spreading. Plans should also include isolation for new stock and sampling procedures for other diseases.
2. Ensure all records are accurate and up to date to allow traceability of produce through the food chain.
3. Train your staff and ensure they understand biosecurity and strict hygiene is important. Germs can be picked up on shoes and clothing and moved from one area to another. Sanitation and cleanliness on the farm is a must.
4. Bird caretakers are the only people who should be allowed to come into contact with your birds. These caretakers should never attend bird shows or events where other birds are present.
5. Look out for signs of disease in your flock. Game birds and migratory waterfowl should not have contact with your flock.
6. Increased mortality, falling egg production, diarrhea, and signs of respiratory problems may be early indicators of a disease problem.
7. If you suspect Avian Bird Flu or any other disease, call your local vet or your agricultural extension agent as soon as possible. Do not wait for more evidence - some diseases can spread very quickly! Bird Flu prevention is the best way to stop the spread of these deadly viruses. The USDA operates a toll-free hotline to report unusual signs of disease or unexpected deaths – 1-866-536-7593.

Approved Chemicals for Bird Flu Prevention:
Cleaning and disinfecting is one of the most important steps in bird flu prevention. Disinfectants simply will not work on top of thick, caked-on dirt and manure, so you must thoroughly wash surfaces before disinfecting. That's where Hotsy pressure washers can help.

Hotsy offers a pressure washer detergent called Carbo-Chlor, a special emulsifying formula with high-powered bleach recommended for use in the farm industry to aid in bird flu prevention.

To learn more about Avian Bird Flu Prevention, visit the USDA at www.usda.gov/birdflu.

Call Hotsy today to learn more about how pressure washers can help with bird flu prevention or in the agriculture industry in general. Call 1-800-525-1976 now and speak with our friendly, knowledgeable customer service team.

Hotsy has a full line of high pressure hot and cold water equipment, suited for bio-security cleaning. A few of our most popular models are:

Hotsy Hot Water Pressure Washers:

Hotsy 795SS:

The compact 795SS is electric powered and uses oil to heat the burner. This belt-drive washer is the ideal machine to use in farmyard cleaning. Cleaning power of 2000 PSI @ 3.5 GPM is perfect for barns, pens, vehicles and litter.

Hotsy 980SS:

The 980SS can take on the heaviest of cleaning jobs, and is capable of delivering 2000 PSI at 3.9 GPM. Developed for mobile applications, oil-fired and electric powered, this belt-drive machine is often the choice of poultry farmers.

Hotsy Cold Water Pressure Washers

Hotsy 1700 Series:

The small 1700 series is a compact electric pressure washer that can be installed as a stationary unit, or comes with an optional wheel kit. Small but mighty, the 1720 model is ideal with 2000 PSI at 3.9 GPM.

Hotsy BX Series:

The BX is a highly efficient, compact line of belt-drive washers powered by reliable Honda gas engines. The BX is available in a small or large chassis steel frame with lifetime warranty. Move with ease around the farm with the Hotsy BX.