This page provides articles on hygiene and biosecurity management for poultry. Appropriate hygiene and biosecurity manamgement is getting more important since we it has major effects on both poultry health and human health. Increasing political and economic pressure is stimulating the focus on biosecurity.
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Hygienic water vital to successful poultry operation
A successful broiler farmer monitors every facet of the watering system on a regular basis, from its origin to the point of delivery to the birds. He knows lack of vigilance can turn the system from a source of life-giving water to a breeding ground for pathogens. Farmers who use enclosed watering systems generally experience better results than those who use open systems or catch cups.
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Wet litter problems relate to host-microbiota interactions
Wet litter is of major concern in broiler production because of its negative impact on animal health, welfare and production performance. Poor litter quality stimulates the incidence and severity of foot pad lesions which, in turn, induce pain and discomfort to the animal. As foot pad lesions are proposed as one of the main welfare indicators in the EU Broiler Directive, the severity of foot pad dermatitis in broilers will limit stocking density in the future.
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Less environmental effects from granulated litter
Poultry litter granulation supports the sustainable use of this organic resource as a fertiliser, especially when materials are added during granulation that increase the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio closer to crop requirements. read more >
Hygiene has to be realistic
The proper cleaning of poultry houses relies on a hygiene programme where attention is directed towards the details of washing and disinfection. Ahygiene programme can be divided into two parts: routine cleaning, and the washing and disinfection of a house.
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Hatchery hygiene procedures and product choices
Hatchery sanitation starts before the egg is laid. The health status of the breeder farm as well as the handling, transport and storage conditions are of even bigger importance than the hatchery sanitation programme. read more >
Hatchery hygiene is more than cleaning cabinets
Cleaning and disinfecting eggs and cabinets are just the first steps when aiming for optimal hatchery hygiene. More effort is needed to ensure ideal hatching conditions. Operational biosecurity relies on correct management of ‘the three Ps’: People, products and procedures. read more >
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