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[Effect of the bacterial count in the air on chickens and laying hens raised commercially]
Abstract:
Investigations were carried out to establish the amount of bacteria in the air on the premises for raising young birds and laying hans as well as in the respiration organs of the birds. Attempts were made to lower the microbism on the premises through the aerosol spray of Lugol solution. It was found that under industrial conditions there existed a rising trend with microbism both on the premises and in the respiratory organs of the birds, parallel to the advance in age which contributed to the enhancement of mortality rate and the drop of productivity. The use of Lugol solution in the form of spray was shown to produce a favourable effect on the health and productivity of birds.
Insights
Reducing airborne bacteria in poultry farms with Lugol solution spray improved bird health and productivity. This intervention lowered mortality rates and enhanced overall farm output, demonstrating a significant positive impact.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary microbiology
- Poultry science
- Environmental hygiene
Context:
- Poultry farming environments, including hatcheries and laying houses, are susceptible to microbial contamination.
- Increasing age in birds correlates with rising microbism in both the environment and their respiratory systems.
- Elevated microbism negatively impacts flock health, leading to higher mortality and reduced productivity.
Purpose:
- To quantify bacterial levels in poultry farm air and bird respiratory organs.
- To assess the efficacy of Lugol solution aerosol spray in reducing environmental microbism.
- To evaluate the impact of microbism reduction on poultry health and productivity.
Summary:
- Bacterial investigations revealed increasing microbism with bird age in industrial poultry settings.
- Aerosolized Lugol solution was applied to reduce airborne bacteria on premises.
- The study found a positive correlation between increased microbism and adverse effects on bird mortality and productivity.
Impact:
- Aerosolized Lugol solution application demonstrated a favorable effect on poultry health.
- The intervention led to improved productivity and reduced mortality rates in the investigated flocks.
- This study highlights a practical method for mitigating microbial challenges in commercial poultry operations.
