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J APPL POULT RES 2009. 18:579-582. doi:10.3382/japr.2009-00017
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Microbiological evaluation of poultry house wall materials and industrial cleaning agents

B. M. Rathgeber*,1, K. L. Thompson*, C. M. Ronalds{dagger} and K. L. Budgell{dagger}

* Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B4N 1J5; and {dagger} Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2N 5E3

1 Corresponding author: bruce.rathgeber{at}agr.gc.ca

Proper cleaning of commercial poultry production units, particularly after the removal of litter, is essential for a successful biosecurity program. The effectiveness of a cleaning regimen depends on numerous variables, such as organic load, building design, and wall and floor materials. The objective of this project was to compare the efficacy of industrial cleaning agents used in food-processing establishments with one commonly used on farm, and to determine if the type of wall material influenced the effectiveness of these products. Iodine, a disinfectant traditionally used in broiler housing, was compared with 2 cleaning agents commonly used in food-processing areas. Each cleaner was applied to 3 types of building material (plywood, metal, and plastic), which had been placed in commercial broiler pens to achieve an organic load. Plywood maintained a higher bacterial load after cleaning than other building material types. Additionally, iodine was not as effective as either the foam or gel cleaner commonly used in food-processing establishments. This information will be useful in developing good sanitization protocols for commercial poultry production.

Key Words: poultry house • cleaning • disinfection • microbiology • bacteria






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