Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) has promoted a “compartment” system to help effectively prevent avian flu in the chicken farming industry. Making Thailand avian flu free for more than 14 years by recommending farmers to be vigilant and strict Upgrading biosecurity control systems on poultry farms To strengthen consumer confidence in the safety of poultry, eggs and poultry Thai poultry products. It is recommended to purchase from the standard manufacturer and distributors. Repeat, cooked just before eating.
Dr. Nion Boonprasert, Deputy General Manager CPF Poultry Service Veterinary Service revealed that CPF has a system to prevent avian flu on the company’s poultry farms. and breeding farms in the project to promote the career of chicken farming with a strong company (Contract Farming) by developing a biosecurity system to prevent poultry diseases and raise the standard of management of poultry farms which has been certified by the Department for livestock development It is important to note that CPF has partnered with the Department of Livestock Development to create an “avian flu free project” under the management model. “compartment system” or poultry farming in a closed farming system According to the principles of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) from 2006 to the present. focusing on knowledge Raise awareness of poultry staff and farmers in hygiene disease prevention How to detect bird disease and guidelines for continuing disease prevention Therefore, it can effectively prevent disease in poultry.
Currently, all CPF poultry farms use Fully Automation to minimize manpower. replace with technology Reduce contamination of pathogens entering the animal into the breeding system. Animal husbandry experts monitor herd through computers using artificial intelligence to monitor their behavior. animal welfare and health If an abnormality is detected You can immediately consult a veterinarian. to plan treatment without having to visit the company Reduces the risk of being a carrier In some cases human work is required. Strict measures must be taken. Personnel entering the party area Must have body cleansing and disease screening to specified standards Including vehicles entering the farm area must be cleaned and disinfected before each time.
“The CPF has stringent and ongoing measures to monitor poultry health and disease surveillance. with the strict measures of the apartment system Thus reducing the possibility and also reducing the risk of animal diseases. from the beginning of risk assessment or disease factor analysis within the company Finding ways to prevent and address risk factors, thus enabling effective disease control and prevention However, many countries are now addressing bird flu problems. Thai farmers need to have more intensive poultry surveillance and care (Disease Surveillance System) using preventative measures from the start. have a proper handling breeding system with a good disease prevention system Strictly follow the advice of the Department of Zootechnical Development and Veterinary Medicine. Farmers can rest assured that they can permanently prevent bird flu, ”said Dr Nion, MD.
for the CPF Animal Health Monitoring Process It is performed monthly. Poultry swab samples were collected for testing for the critical virus. and blood samples were collected to monitor the immune status of poultry farms against major infectious diseases. For broiler poultry, swabs and organs from all farms are collected prior to discharge. To be tested without contamination of major viruses, including avian flu and Newcastle. Together with the detection of antibiotic contamination and various residues. and collect meat samples as a final product after processing Send it back to the lab. To ensure product safety before reaching the consumer At the same time, CPF also cooperates with the Department of Livestock Development and Farmers in the area Continuously collect samples for disease surveillance in poultry farms raised in an area of 1 kilometer around the farm. and promote Newcastle disease vaccination in backyard poultry farms and support spraying of disinfectants even in areas at risk of infection
Dr Ni-On added that To prevent and reduce the risk of pathogenic viruses and other microorganisms entering the chicken farm There must be a good disease prevention system. There are eight principles that should be practiced, namely, a clear separation between living areas and poultry farming areas. There is a fence around the farm to prevent pests from outside the farm. Restrict people on the farm only to the extent necessary. All vehicles are sprayed with disinfectant before entering the farm. The house must be cleaned and disinfected before raising the new chicken. Repair the house, structure and breeding equipment so they are ready for use. There is a net to prevent birds from nesting around the eaves or from entering the house. There is a system of protection against other parasites, in particular rats, black beetles and flies, which are vectors. Establish a water treatment system and properly manage waste within the company.
If a farmer finds poultry suddenly dying or having abnormal symptoms The veterinarian in charge of the farm and livestock in the area should be notified as soon as possible. If illegal movement of poultry is detected especially in the border area or if natural birds are found showing symptoms of disease, notify the relevant authorities. to continue the diagnosis For how to protect yourself from the avian flu virus. Contact with unknown poultry should be avoided. including excrement and secretions or poultry with symptoms or suspected of being sick In case of contact, immediately wash hands with soap. For those returning from abroad to areas where the disease has been reported You should pay attention to your health. If you experience flu-like symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible. including wearing a mask to prevent the spread of the disease
“Eat chicken, duck and other poultry with confidence Consumers should buy products from producers with certified production systems. and reliable source Observe the “cattle OK” symbol and purchase products packaged with a clear label of important information such as date of manufacture, expiration date and before use. It needs to be cooked to a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius or higher, taking at least 5 minutes, which can kill the avian flu virus, “concluded Dr. Ni-On./
