bird flu
 FIGHT BIRD FLU with Ultraxide H5N1 disinfectant!

 

Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses are very contagious among poultry and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them. 

Although bird flu viruses do not usually infect human, unfortunately several cases of human infection with bird flu viruses have occurred since 1997. Symptoms of bird flu in human have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications. 

During an outbreak of bird flu among poultry (domesticated chickens, ducks, turkeys), there is a possible risk of human infection via contact with infected birds or surfaces that have been contaminated with excretions from infected birds. Since late 2003, human infections of influenza A (H5N1) have been reported in Asia and Europe. Some of these infections were fatal. 

Currently, there is no commercially available vaccine to protect human against the H5N1 virus. Although vaccine development is in progress, the best method by far to fight the spread of the virus is to prevent it from thriving in the environment. This can be achieved by using a robust disinfecting agent and biosecurity measures.

In conjunction with worldwide effort to control, fight and stop H5N1 from becoming a global pandemic, Zagro has developed a highly-effective disinfectant, ULTRAXIDE H5N1. Ultraxide H5N1 contains both Glutaraldehyde and QAC compounds, a combination that provides an unmatched spectrum range. 

Ultraxide H5N1 is manufactured and exported from Singapore, a non-agricultural country free from bird-flu and other infectious communicable animal diseases which have recently ravaged the world.

 
The Synergistic Effect of Glutaraldehyde and QAC
 

 Glutaraldehyde is able to bind itself to proteins through their amine groups. 
It acts by cross linking the proteins of the naked (or hydrophilic) virus' capsid.

 Glutaraldehyde's bactericidal and fungicidal activities come about as a result of 
its ability to combine with the nucleic acids contained in virus' DNA/RNA.

 Glutaraldehyde is strictly hydrophilic. 
It cannot cross any lipid barriers - the cell's lipid membrane nor the coating of lipophilic viruses.

 Quaternary Ammonium Chloride (QACs) are cationic tensio-active agents which are able to kill a 
wide spectrum of micro-organisms (Gram+ & Gram - bacteria, fungi, viruses) even at a very low concentration.

 Ultraxide H5N1 is a synergistic blend of Glutaraldehyde and QAC; 
a combination which allows Glutaraldehyde to kill germs from the inside!

 Acting on the cell membrane of the micro-organism, Ultraxide H5N1 changes cell 
permeability by creating dissolution of phospholipids in the cell membrane. 
The escape of cell constituents results in cell disorientation and penetration of glutaraldehyde into the microorganism. 

 
Until such time that the avian flu virus can be effectively contained and eradicated by vaccine applications for both avian and human, the observation of strict and viable biosecurity is the only option!
 
For FAQ's on Ultraxide, click here.
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Ultraxide H5N1 Featured Articles:
Zagro promotes Ultraxide H5N1 disinfectant against avian 'flu - (Animal Pharm - 2 Dec 2005)
Fight Influenza spread with Ultraxide H5N1 disinfectant
- (Arab World Agribusiness Vol. 21 No. 9)
Zagro develops H5N1 disinfectant against bird flu - (FEED Business Asia - Jan/Feb 2006)
Zagro: Fight Bird Flu Spread with Ultraxide H5N1 Disinfectant!
- (Poultry Times of India Vol. 11 - Nov 2005)
 

For more information and technical support, please contact the professionals at:

ZAGRO SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Zagro Global Hub

5 Woodlands Terrace

6th Floor, East Wing
Singapore 738430

Tel : (65)- 6759 1811
Fax :(65)- 6759 1855/66/77

E-mail :
info@zagro.com
  

 
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