CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
An essential element to keeping your farm free of disease is the
proper cleaning and disinfection of your farm between flocks.
Diseases and pathogens can be introduced in numerous ways.
Taking the time to clean and properly disinfect can help to reduce
health risks and break disease cycles.
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Downtime between flocks should be as
long as possible.
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Cleaning:
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Empty feed pans, hoppers and feed bins –
and flush water lines.
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Remove litter, dust and debris from house.
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Use a blower for dust removal, paying
special attention to electronic equipment,
fan housing, inlets and outlets.
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Brush the floor.
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Wet the house, then spray detergent foam/gel and leave to
soak as required, before washing with warm water using a
pressure washer.
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Wash feed bins inside and out.
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Dismantle all possible equipment such as drinkers, feeders,
panels and clean.
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Clean waterlines, and any supplemental drinkers, after every
flock.
Figure 4.
Cleaned shed
Birds, rodents, insects and mammals
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Ensure all poultry houses are wild bird-proof.
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Pest-proof buildings as much as possible.
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