Enviro Tech has received a label amendment from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allowing the use of PeraGuard® AH, a dry formulation of peracetic acid, to be used to disinfect surfaces from bacteria and viruses, including avian influenza A (H3N2).
“PeraGuard AH is not just another solution — it empowers producers to take further steps toward advancing their biosecurity sanitation goals,” says Scott McKenzie, PhD, head of tech services, Animal Health North America for Arxada, Enviro Tech’s parent company.
“PeraGuard AH’s ability to combat avian influenza directly on surfaces addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing livestock producers today. Establishing a ‘zone of protection’ at the entryways helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination and supports the biosecurity of entire operations.”
Controlled release
According to the company, PeraGuard AH is engineered with patented controlled-release chemistry that activates upon contact with water.
Its concentrated, odorless and dustless granules cling to boots and shoes, spreading protection throughout barns and facilities. The product provides effective disinfection against:
- Viruses: Avian influenza A (H3N2), infectious laryngotracheitis virus, swine influenza A (H1N1)
- Bacteria: Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
The amended EPA registration of PeraGuard AH for efficacy against avian influenza comes at a crucial time as concerns grow about cross-species transmission from poultry to cattle and other livestock, the company says.
PeraGuard AH has already demonstrated its effectiveness in food manufacturing and processing facilities. Its extension into poultry and livestock operations advances biosecurity practices across industries.
“PeraGuard AH is genuinely a game-changer in its effectiveness and versatility,” McKenzie says. “With these new label claims, we are eager to show producers what this innovative new product can do to mitigate avian influenza on every part of the farm.”
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