The ongoing avian flu crisis continues to devastate the U.S. poultry industry, with over 166 million birds culled since 2022 and egg prices surging by 237%. Despite the USDA's $500 million investment in biosecurity efforts, current strategies remain primarily reactive, focusing on culling and short-term chemical disinfection.
Synbio Concept is advocating for a transformative approach to poultry farm biosecurity that leverages microbiome science. The company's 4-Layer Defense System targets disease prevention through comprehensive environmental management, addressing air quality, water systems, gut health, and waste management.
The proposed strategy differs significantly from traditional methods by emphasizing microbial resilience instead of temporary surface sterilization. By using synbiotic fogging, probiotic water treatments, and microbial stabilizers, the approach aims to create a more sustainable and long-lasting biosecurity framework.
The company is calling on the USDA to implement a 6-12 month pilot program that would integrate microbiome-based cleaning protocols across 100-500 farms. This initiative would provide crucial data on the effectiveness of proactive biosecurity measures and potentially revolutionize how the agricultural sector approaches disease prevention.
With the current crisis demonstrating the vulnerability of the poultry industry, Synbio Concept argues that innovative, science-driven solutions are essential to protecting national food security and agricultural economic stability.
