262 – Assessment of biofilm in pipes of breeders houses and effect of purge on biofilm mastering and water quality (Research paper – Dennery – 2017)

262 Research paper – Dennery – 2017 – Assessment of biofilm in pipes of breeders houses and effect of purge on biofilm mastering and waterquality

In Significant Impact Groups: Water \ Water quality; Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Biofilm can alter water quality in pipes. Its development is favored by breeding practices and conditions. Biofilm management in drinking water pipes is a major issue to prevent disease and to reduce antibiotic consumption and resistance. The aim of this field study is to assess the effect of purging pipes during breeding on development of biofilms, water quality, amount of water used, and breeder’s health. In order to achieve this goal it was necessary to create a methodology to characterize biofilm. A scoring method was developed, each score being definite by a picture and objective definition. The chart created was used to characterize biofilm at each observation, and to estimate its evolution during the breeding. First results highlight the importance of cleaning the pipes before starting the flock breeding. Daily and highly frequency purges seem to delay biofilm development inside pipes when compared to never purged pipes.

Where to find the original material: https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20183183457;
Country: FR