Antibiotic Protocol To Consider

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Summer Is Here

Summer has officially arrived and with it has come the hot dry weather. Here in the Southeast we have not had significant rain to help relieve us from this brutal heat. Multiple problems will start arriving that you need to be mindful of. Checking your ventilation equipment should be top on your priority list. You will want to make sure all fans are working properly, thermostats are calibrated, and cool cell pads are clean. Cool Cells can quickly become dirty or clogged especially if not properly maintained. If you are running well water over your pads be careful too, as the summer continues and rainfall stays away, wells will get lower and this could mean more minerals(clay, calcium, iron, etc) in your water. Constantly be checking your water quality and make sure to keep a good cleaner circulating onto your pads. PronTech Poultry is perfect for this application. 1 jar per house to start off with and then just 4-5 scoops once a week to help prevent algae growth and to help keep your pads nice and clean. If you have any questions please email us at info@upitrading.com.

Perdue Making Major Changes

Perdue Aims to Make Chickens Happier and More Comfortable: The poultry producer’s plans to improve conditions... https://t.co/beTyGCr7yd

— Nelson Berry (@nelsonberry) June 26, 2016

Disease Number One Worry

Oversupply and disease biggest fears for poultry farmers - https://t.co/g1WiSsr0EB

— Poultry World (@Poultryworld) May 2, 2016

Sanitation is not just for Poultry

Clean calf hutches: More than a spring-cleaning project https://t.co/MhBrQYlWO5

— Blake Wilson (@BWilson_12) May 2, 2016

Spring Is Fast Approaching

With Spring and Summer fast approaching you need to make sure that your cool cells are in proper working order. PronTech Poultry is the perfect product to help you with this task. PronTech Poultry easily cleans sediment and buildup off of your pads as well as helps to prevent algae growth. For more details on how to clean your cool cells take a look below or contact us at info@upitrading.com.

Bird Flu

Track 2016 #avianflu outbreaks in North American poultry https://t.co/tODWFj3DqU #birdflu #ag #poultry pic.twitter.com/tIRR68p7qB

— WATTAgNet (@WATTAgNet) January 25, 2016

IPPE 2016

It is time for everyone in the Poultry Industry to converge in Atlanta. Please come by and see us at our booth.

IPPE 2016

Come visit us at our booth. We look forward to seeing everyone!!

Breaking News: Avian Flu Outbreak

Make sure your bio-security measures are in place and working properly.

H7N8 avian influenza confirmed in Indiana turkey flock https://t.co/mzkUSdq29O

— Blake Wilson (@BWilson_12) January 15, 2016

Environmental Control:Foot Dip Pans

PronTech is your best choice for foot dip pans. It has been proven that using foot dip pans is an excellent way to help prevent the spread of outside diseases from entering inside your facilities. Dry Bleach Powder is a common practice but it has its limitations. When exposed to sun it loses its potency, not to mention it does not penetrate the crevices of your tread to reach the hard to reach areas where potential threats could be lurking. Liquid foot baths are much more efficient. PronTech has the ability to work in a wide range of environmental conditions. PronTech is active in cold and hot weather as well as in the presence of organic matter. That makes it the ideal product to use for foot baths. Not only is it effective in those conditions it is also environmental friendly. 99% biodegradable, PronTech is not going to harm your land and can be easily disposed. By using quat test strips you can always make sure you are maintaining your desired ppm(parts per million rate of disinfection). With Bird Flu bio-security measures being put into place be sure to consider PronTech when thinking about your foot bath dip pans.

Environmental Control

When asked recently what is an area of broiler production that I believe is overlooked the most that can easily be improved, I thought for a second and responded with Water Line Sanitation. Water line sanitation is not difficult but often times overlooked or not done at all because trying to clean your water lines often creates new problems that many growers do not want to risk. The problem is in the water line cleaners they have been using. You see these water line cleaners are usually made up of Hydrogen Peroxide. Hydrogen Peroxide is a dangerous chemical to handle. In high concentrations it is flammable, it can cause burns on your skin, and and can cause all kinds of problems to the actual water line system. When pumped in with a medicator, hydrogen peroxide with corrode the diaphragm inside the medicator pump reducing its effectiveness. Then if left inside the water lines for too long of a period the hydrogen peroxide will begin to damage the pipes, the watering pins, and any rubber gaskets it comes into contact with. This all happens because hydrogen peroxide is an extremely strong oxidizer. It burns it way through anything it comes in contact with. Manufacturers would have you believe that it does not damage your equipment just the bio-film and bacteria within your system, but common sense tells you that this is just not true. These issues are why no one wants to clean their systems out. However with PronTech you no longer have to worry about these dangerous issues. PronTech is not an oxidizer. PronTech chemically bonds with the bio-film to remove the build up. It penetrates crevices to neutralize pathogens that live within the watering system to help give your livestock clean water to consume. For more information on how to properly use PronTech to sanitize your watering system please contact me at bwilson@upitrading.com. I will help to answer any of your questions and hopefully help you increase your production numbers by helping you to improve your water quality.

To Break or Not To Break?

US policy to destroy 'safe' poultry products petitioned http://t.co/HJkm94CDG4

— World Poultry (@WorldPoultry) October 5, 2015

Use PronTech As Your Disinfectant

NCC identifies top avian flu biosecurity principles http://t.co/aszHZ454eL #birdflu #poultry #farm

— WATTAgNet (@WATTAgNet) August 31, 2015

Recovery In Progress

All state turkey farms hit by bird flu restocked, recovering #birdflu http://t.co/g5s2KqCAH8 pic.twitter.com/f2RG9Htez5

— The Daily Republic (@dailyrepublic) August 31, 2015

Spotty Liver Disease

Spotty liver disease in common in hens and can cause egg shortages. This new discovery could help reduce this threat, but in the meantime make sure to keep your facilities clean and disinfected. For more information on how PronTech can help you keep your houses clean and your chickens safer contact me at bwilson@upitrading.com.

Researchers may have identified the bacteria that causes spotty liver in laying hens. More here: http://t.co/KnJ55O9Qyd

— Poultry World (@Poultryworld) August 5, 2015

Our Booth

Come visit us at our new booth:  A Hall #2144

Fogging

Fogging is an excellent way to control the bacteria count in a room.  Hatcheries use fogging as part of their daily sanitation, but fogging is not just for hatchery use.  Fogging is a great way to disinfect rooms, barns, or just about any enclosed environment.  With PronTech you can feel safe and secure when using it as a fogging agent.  Because PronTech reduces the surface tension of the water when added to it helps it to be an excellent fogging agent.  PronTech will hold in the air longer because it is a smaller molecule.  This lets it penetrate microscopic areas as well as travel through the whole room before falling to the ground.  PronTech has been proven to remain in suspension longer than most other brands without the need to add a fogging agent.  Also, PronTech is not an oxidizer, therefore it will not be harmful or corrosive to your equipment. One other property of PronTech that makes it a better choice over many competing brands is that it does not leave behind any sticky residue.  So, the next time you need disinfect a room, house, or animal facility consider fogging and consider using PronTech.


 

Environmentally Safe

PronTech with its patented formulation is completely biodegradable.  Not only is it safe for the environment if an accident does occur, but the clean up process is simple.  All you will need to do is sweep it up and properly dispose of what was spilled.  When you are handling more harmful chemicals be sure to take proper precautions.  For me info on handling toxic chemicals click the link below.

#Poultry association offers environmental training program http://t.co/EA7GgxcEP2
— WATTAgNet (@WATTPoultry) July 15, 2013

Rise of Disinfectants

Disinfectant & Antimicrobial Chemical Demand on the Rise http://t.co/3yhYYeFJAf via @sharethis
— iFormulate (@iFormulate) July 10, 2013

Bacteria build resistance to more than just antibiotics, they also can build a resistance to disinfectants.  PronTech is designed in a way that bacteria cannot build a resistance.  This makes it more effective than other kinds of disinfectants because you will always get the same kinds of results.