Far-UV Technology
Protect Poultry from Avian Flu

The current outbreak is the worst in United States history: more than 60 million birds have either died as a result of bird flu virus infection or have been culled due to exposure to infected birds.

What is H5N1
Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species [1]. Avian influenza A (bird flu) viruses may be transmitted from infected birds to other animals, and potentially to humans, in two main ways: directly from infected birds or from avian influenza A virus-contaminated environments. Through an intermediate host, such as another animal [2]. State and federal government experts continue to evaluate how Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) viruses can spread and impact wild and domestic birds. The global spread of HPAI subtype H5N8 has been driven in large part by migratory waterfowl. Scientists are warning the spring bird migration could give a new avian flu strain a chance to spread [3].
Therefore, avian flu is spread through contact with infected birds, contaminated surfaces, or through contact with other animals that have been infected. The spread of avian influenza viruses can be further facilitated by the migration of birds across regions and countries [3].
Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/virus-transmission.htm
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/avian-influenza-spread-evolution-1.6804656
What is Far-UV
Far-UV Light: Light consists of photons that have distinct wavelengths. Far-UV photons are in the band (185-245 nm) of the UV spectrum that is furthest from visible light. The shortness of Far-UV wavelength provides very high photon energy which is able to break biomolecular bonds causing physical destruction of all microbes. Far-UV is uniquely SAFE, EFFECTIVE, and FAST!
SAFE: Far-UV (222 nm) lamps are designed to destroy all microorganisms unlike other ‘germicidal’ uv sources. Its short wavelength is safe for people to be in the light zone because it does not penetrate the skin epidermis nor the surface oil layer of eyes. In addition to inactivating pathogens such as H5N1, Far-UV does not harm people or birds. The USDA, several universities, and corporations have chosen Sterilray products for all of their testing on many agricultural applications.
EFFECTIVE: Many tests have shown that Sterilray Inc.’s products are the best and most effective means to remove bacteria, viruses, mold, fungus, and mildew spores from circulating air. It can achieve 99.98% kill in 1/8 second treatment time as they pass the lamp in a duct or exposed in a line-of sight air zone. The emitted photons photo-disinfect surfaces, air, and liquids at up to 1000 times more effective than any other uv light. It does this by targeting the protein molecules that make up the nitrogenous bases of DNA and RNA biomolecules and the viral capsid or the outer membranes of all other microorganisms.
FAST: Light photons travel 1000 feet in one microsecond. Photons from the lamp reach an opposing wall in 1/20 of a microsecond. At 500 feet per minute air flow, it can achieve 4-log reduction in bacteria at a treatment time less than 1/8 second. That means that Far-UV line-of-sight disinfection can prevent viruses from surviving any airborne trip inside a light zone of a Far-UV lamp.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE AVIAN INFLUENZA VIRUS
- How do we stop the avian influenza outbreak?
- How we protect poultry from various diseases and viral pandemics?
- How do we improve our biosecurity measures that have failed to stop the increasing mortality?
- How do we prevent a potential serious public threat from developing.
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There are now dozens of studies that have proven the efficacy and safety of Far-UV Sterilray. Fortunately, the world is finally taking notice of this technology for air, surface and liquid deactivation of pathogens. Sterilray, Inc has available a variety of products to treat the air, surfaces or air and surfaces. (Click on photos to enlarge)

GermBuster HVAC
GermBuster HVAC is changing the world of HVAC air handling installations through its groundbreaking use of Far-UV Sterilray™ Technology.
GermBuster Sabre
The Sabre is ideally suited for the deactivation of pathogens on surfaces. It can also be used to deactivate pathogens in the air as a portable solution.

GermBuster Luminaire
The GermBuster Luminaire ceiling mount fixture design has been carefully conceived to provide direct deactivation of pathogens in the air or on surfaces in occupied rooms.

GermBuster ésconce
The GermBuster ésconce when properly placed in a room can equate to greater than 30 air changes per hour. It is the first line defense for occupied spaces with large crowds.

MicrobeBuster Surface
The MicrobeBuster Surface unit is for industrial use for deactivation of pathogens for a variety of use cases. Labs, agriculture, conveyors, can quickly deactivate pathogens on surfaces with dry, Chemical-free 222nm light.

GermBuster Can Air
Of interest to the Cannabis industry, the GermBuster Can Air can be added to your existing Can-Filter or Vortex system in minutes. The unit can be run 24/7 in every part of a grow, even in rooms while dark.

Two 500 watt 23″ GermBuster Duct lamp is 48×24″ boxes to treat incoming air. By leaving the ends open we are also treating the air in the entire upper portion of the facility. 222nm photons travel at the speed of light until they hit something, destroying all airborne pathogens in their path.


Far-UV Safety

222nm does not penetrate the stratum corneum
Unlike germicidal UVC light, Far-UV light cannot penetrate either the human stratum corneum (the outer dead-cell skin layer), nor the cytoplasm of individual human cells. Thus, Far-UV light cannot reach or damage living cells in the human skin, in contrast to the conventional germicidal UV light which can reach these sensitive cells.
Far-UV does not penetrate the cornea
222nm light is safe for eye exposure as shown with FDA IRB evaluation of live corneal ulcer patients. There is zero endothelial and epithelium toxicity during the treatment time required to destroy the infection. It is a shorter wavelength with photon energy greater than most biomolecule chemical bond energies. These photons are chemical bond breakers.

Contact us for an assessment of your poultry facility
603-516-2050 poultry@sterilray.com