Disease outbreaks are devastating farms and livestock across the country. Over the past few years, bird flu has infected more than 1000 herds across 17 states, resulting in more than 168 million birds culled to try to combat the spread. And even crops lost to pathogens end up totaling roughly 21 billion dollars in lost revenue per year.

The spread of H5N1 Bird Flu or HPAI and its ability to infect livestock and other mammals, including humans means that clean trucks aren't just about looking good and avoiding salt damage. Clean trucks mean reducing the risk of spreading the disease, with the extra benefit of potentially increasing safety for your team.

From farm to table, livestock farmers play an important role in keeping our nation fed. But that mission is still in jeopardy.

As of April 26, 2022, North America has continued to have more cases of HPAI spreading into more than 29 states and Canadian provinces as stated by the USDA. Over 33 million birds have been affected, including more than 150 commercial flocks resulting in millions of chickens being culled as a bird flu outbreak ravages the industry. This year is shaping up to meet or…

On Feb. 14, a flock of about 240,000 chickens owned by Tyson Foods Inc. in Kentucky tested positive for a highly lethal form of bird flu — the H5N1 strain. This is part of a widening outbreak that threatens the entire U.S. poultry industry.