A growing threat from emerging and endemic diseases to UK livestock, coupled with targets to reduce antibiotic use, has led to the integration of two leading biosecurity and animal health firms to enhance disease protection.
Roam Technology, the global leader behind the well-known drinking water disinfectant Huwa-San TR-50, has integrated Biocidas Biodegradables Zix (BBZix), a Spanish specialist in biosecurity and livestock nutritional performance solutions, into its business.
This strategic move creates a broader range of biodegradable hygiene and nutritional solutions to safeguard animal health and productivity in the UK.
The integration comes as UK farmers face mounting disease challenges alongside a range of endemic diseases already present on many livestock farms.
Nigel Bennet, Livestock area manager for Northern Europe at Roam Technology, warned that the UK livestock industry is at a critical moment.
Mr Bennet said: “Increasing pressure is on farms to produce more from less, with rising costs and the removal of subsidy payments. Couple this with a growing number of devastating diseases affecting or threatening UK farms, and there has never been a more crucial time for a joined-up approach to biosecurity and animal health solutions.
“Specifically on pig farms, we are also seeing the added challenge of the removal of ZnO, with anecdotal reports of increased disease issues on pig units. This would support the increase in antibiotic use highlighted in the latest Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance (VARSS) report released last year.”
Roam Technology said that by combining expertise and innovation, the integration enables it to deliver a more comprehensive, science-driven approach to disease prevention.
Mr Bennet continued: “This integration strengthens our ability to offer farmers a toolkit to protect their animals and businesses.
“Our growing range of cutting-edge cleaning, disinfectant, and performance solutions, backed by a large veterinary team and expert field force, means we are well-positioned to help livestock farmers tackle disease risks more effectively, supporting farm resilience and productivity.”
