Poultry farms require regular and thorough cleaning and disinfection, especially after winter and at the end of each harvest. To clean and disinfect poultry farms, you should follow a regular process that includes dry and wet cleaning, washing surfaces and, most importantly, disinfecting the water source, building and equipment.
Why is cleaning and disinfection necessary?
Cleaning and disinfection are important steps to eliminate harmful bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. Diseases and infections cause direct losses to poultry farmers by killing birds. They can also cause poor feed conversion and weight loss, which can have a significant economic impact.
These diseases and infections include:
Salmonella enteritidis, Marek’s disease, mycoplasma, respiratory viruses, Escherichia coli and scurvy. Salmonella enteritidis colonizes the intestines without causing any obvious signs of illness. This can be a serious risk to laying hens as it can eventually reach the reproductive tract and ovaries and contaminate the eggs.
When adding new birds or replacing a flock, decontamination is essential, so reducing the risk of disease and infection, including Salmonella enteritidis, should be a priority.
When using detergents, consider the surface to be cleaned. An acidic detergent can dissolve significant amounts of calcium and magnesium from metal equipment. These detergents can be inorganic or organic, such as vinegar or citric acid.
For other surfaces, use a neutral pH detergent or a mild alkaline detergent. For example, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a mild alkaline detergent.
The strength of alkaline detergent can vary and a strong alkaline detergent can cause burns or internal damage if ingested. After completing the wet cleaning process, the poultry house should be thoroughly dried to prepare it for disinfection. The drying step is very important because it allows the disinfectant to better absorb. Drying also helps to remove microorganisms. After the poultry house is dry, it is a good opportunity to thoroughly inspect the house and make any necessary repairs, if necessary. Complete these steps before disinfecting.
What does disinfection include?
For other surfaces, use a neutral pH detergent or a mild alkaline detergent. For example, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a mild alkaline detergent. The strength of alkaline detergent can vary and if a strong alkaline detergent is ingested, it can cause burns (scalds) or internal damage. After completing the wet cleaning process, the poultry house should be thoroughly dried to prepare it for disinfection. The drying step is very important because it allows the disinfectant to better absorb. Drying also helps to remove microorganisms. After the poultry house has dried, it is a good time to do a thorough inspection of the house to make any necessary repairs. Complete these before disinfecting.
What does disinfection involve?
Cleaning is only part of the process. Without thorough disinfection, you cannot ensure that your poultry are properly protected. In addition to disinfecting the surfaces, you should also flush the water system with disinfectant. Do this by first draining the dirty water from the system and flushing the water path. Clean the tanks to remove biofilm deposits, then refill with clean water. Now add the disinfectant in the recommended proportions and allow it to sit for the specified amount of time. Then drain and rinse the tanks, and finally refill the tanks with clean water.
What are the cleaning steps?
It is very important to clean the poultry house before disinfecting it. Disinfectants cannot remove existing particles and require clean surfaces to be effective.
The first step is dry cleaning, which helps reduce any risk of re-contamination if there is a disease or infection. Vacuum away any dust from all surfaces, equipment, cages and nests on the floor. Scrape away any material stuck to surfaces and bird nests, such as manure, which you can add to the compost. Once you have dusted all surfaces, ceilings and walls, you can vacuum the floor to remove the dust from the poultry house. The next step is wet cleaning, preferably using warm water and a mild detergent to effectively penetrate the organic matter.
Do this in 3 steps: soak, wash and rinse.
First, using a low-pressure spray, wet any heavily soiled areas until the dirt and grime are soft enough to wipe away. Next, wash all surfaces of the house, including areas where dirt and debris have accumulated, such as window frames and ceilings. You can use a high-pressure spray to do this. You can also use a stiff brush to remove stubborn dirt. Finally, it is important to rinse the surfaces that have been washed. This will remove any remaining harmful residue and ensure that the surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.
First, using a low-pressure spray, wet any heavily soiled areas until the dirt and grime are soft enough to wipe away. Next, wash all surfaces in the house, including areas where dirt and debris have accumulated, such as window frames and ceilings. You can use a high-pressure spray to do this. You can also use a stiff brush to remove stubborn dirt. Finally, it is important to rinse the surfaces that have been washed. This will remove any remaining harmful residue and ensure that the surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.
Next, disinfect all surfaces. There are several ways to apply disinfectants, including sprays, aerosols, or mists. You can use a standard sprayer to do this. Point your spray nozzle towards the end of the roof of the house and slowly work your way down the walls, paying attention to corners and cracks as you spray, then disinfect the floor of the house. Allow the house to dry completely before replacing equipment and hatching. To disinfect equipment, follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer regarding the composition and concentration of the solution.
Note:
Which disinfectant should we use?
Based on quaternary ammonium compounds, but without the use of silver or other heavy metals, VIRUKILL is a disinfectant specifically for use in livestock and poultry. You can both wash and disinfect surfaces with Virukill. It has no odor, color or taste and is easy to use.
Source:
www.oxylpro.com
