Hydroxyl generating technology could boost pathogen control and protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry barns and hatcheries.
“This technology basically replicates the natural cleansing power of the sun indoors, to the same safety and the same levels as the sun does. It neutralizes viruses, bacteria and pathogens, both in the air and on the surface,” said Mahyar Khosravi, CSO of Pyure Dynamic Protection.
How it works
The hydroxyl generating technology produces airborne hydroxyls and oxidants, which react with a broad range of chemical volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to reduce viruses and bacteria while neutralizing odors such as ammonia in poultry barns and hatcheries. The oxidants continuously treat the entire environment to clean the air and surfaces of viruses, bacteria and mold.
A dynamic feedback loop control system continuously monitors the level of oxidants in the poultry house so that the technology can constantly adjust for safety and effectiveness.
The technology platform is designed to sanitize large spaces. “This comes back to return on investment (ROI). If you are treating an environment like a poultry barn of a significant size, deploying 150 small units isn’t easy,” Khosravi added.
Protecting against HPAI
The hydroxyl generating technology is already in use in the hospitality, healthcare, education, industrial and other segments.
“I thought to myself, if it’s working here in office settings and large business buildings, why wouldn’t it work on avian influenza in the barn setting?” said Roy McDowall, VP, corporate development, Pyure Dynamic Protection.
Anecdotally, there are positive results associated with hydroxyl generating technology and poultry production, although the company is currently conducting a field trial in Canada to learn more.
The most recent outbreak of HPAI has resulted in the depopulation of 60 million commercial birds, with new cases continuing to be reported.
View our continuing coverage of the global avian influenza situation.
To learn more about HPAI cases in commercial poultry flocks in the United States, Mexico and Canada, see an interactive map on WATTPoultry.com.
