Maintaining Poultry Housing and Facilities

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

It is part of the maintenance program that should be embedded in farm operations. This plan includes the time, labor, and equipment needed, and the schedule of cleaning.

• Create a Plan

• Dry Clean All Areas

• Control Insects

• Pre-spray

• Clean Equipment

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

Remove dust and dirt on all surfaces and equipment, including cobwebs.

• Create a Plan

• Dry Clean All Areas

• Control Insects

• Pre-spray

• Clean Equipment

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

Remove the flock first. As soon as they are removed, spray the poultry house interior with the recommended insecticide. A second treatment with insecticide should be completed before fumigation. Do not forget to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when spraying

• Create a Plan

• Dry Clean All Areas

• Control Insects

• Pre-spray

• Clean Equipment

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

With your PPE on, spray a detergent solution throughout the broiler house interior to dampen any remaining dust. Close the curtains in open-sided poultry houses first.

• Create a Plan

• Dry Clean All Areas

• Control Insects

• Pre-spray

• Clean Equipment

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

Remove all equipment, especially feeders and drinkers, and clean them as well.

• Create a Plan

• Dry Clean All Areas

• Control Insects

• Pre-spray

• Clean Equipment

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

Remove and dispose of litter to a distance of at least 3.2 kilometers in accordance with government regulations.

• Dispose of Litter

• Wet Clean

• Clean Water and Feeding Systems

• Disinfect

• Fumigate

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

Use detergent/soap and water. Soak and scrub the area to be cleaned to remove remaining organic material as well as dirt and grease. Rinse with hot water

• Dispose of Litter

• Wet Clean

• Clean Water and Feeding Systems

• Disinfect

• Fumigate

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

Water pipes should be cleaned at least once per flock to remove any biofilm that may have built up. If physical cleaning is not possible, use high levels (140 ppm) of chlorine. Empty bulk bins and connecting pipes and brush out. Clean out and seal all openings and leaks.

• Dispose of Litter

• Wet Clean

• Clean Water and Feeding Systems

• Disinfect

• Fumigate

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Poultry House and its Facilities:

To _____ is to apply fumes of certain chemicals for the purpose of disinfecting or destroying pests. _____ as soon as possible after disinfection; surfaces should be damp, and the house warmed to a minimum of 70°F. The relative humidity should be between 40% and 60% Seal the house for 24 hours.

• Dispose of Litter

• Wet Clean

• Clean Water and Feeding Systems

• Disinfect

• Fumigate

is a series of procedures to protect humans and animals against the spread of pests and diseases or harmful biological agents.

• Biosecurity

• Cleaning

• Disinfection