Practical evaluation of cleaning methods that could be implemented in livestock buildings
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Practical evaluation of cleaning methods that could be implemented in livestock buildings |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3765 |
Book Title | Livestock housing: modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals |
Authors | Banhazi, T. (Author) and Santhanam, B. (Author) |
Editors | Aland, Andres and Banhazi, Thomas |
Page Range | 355-376 |
Chapter Number | 18 |
Number of Pages | 22 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Wageningen Academic Publishers |
Place of Publication | Wageningen, Netherlands |
ISBN | 9789086862177 |
9789086867714 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-771-4_18 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.wageningenacademic.com/livestockhousing-e |
Abstract | A number of studies have demonstrated improved production efficiency and reduced respiratory problems in pigs reared in a clean building. There are a limited number of investigations in the literature that specifically evaluate different cleaning methods and their efficiency in reducing bacterial load on floor surfaces in livestock buildings. Studies were therefore initiated to assess cleaning procedures and surface hygiene improvement techniques, to examine if animal welfare could be improved and farm productivity maintained. As part of this study, controlled experiments were implemented to assess the effects of different cleaning methods on the resultant microbiological load of floor surfaces. The experiments clearly demonstrated the benefits of specific cleaning practices. The utilisation of degreasers and flaming of pen floors proved to be the most beneficial practices both on-farm and in laboratory settings. |
Keywords | hygiene; disinfection; building management; pollutants |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300302. Animal management |
300304. Animal protection (incl. pests and pathogens) | |
310799. Microbiology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | © Wageningen Academic Publishers 2013. This publication is copyright. It may be reproduced in whole or in part for the purposes of study, research, or review, but is subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgment of the source. |
Byline Affiliations | National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture |
University of Adelaide | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2069/practical-evaluation-of-cleaning-methods-that-could-be-implemented-in-livestock-buildings
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