General tips for ensuring best practice water quality
General tips for ensuring best practice water quality
General tips for water quality
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Consider water supply and quality when designing new sheds
Drought can affect many meat chicken growing regions in Australia. Water supply and quality should be considered before building new sheds.
2
Pre-treat water
Remove suspended solids and organic matter.
3
Disinfect water
Inactivation of microorganisms to ensure the safety of water for meat chickens.
4
Regularly test water quality
Microbial, chemical, and physical water quality characteristics should be measured regularly to identify and control water quality issues and to determine the effectiveness of pre-treatment and disinfection.
5
Conduct regular maintenance on the whole water system
Stops system failures and ensures components of the water system are operational.
6
Control scale and biofilms
Lack of control was identified as the major cause of water quality issues and water distribution equipment breakdown.
7
Flush and/or clean water lines regularly
System is flushed and/or cleaned between each flock and after adding additives.
8
Aim for the optimal pH level
Optimal pH range for disinfectant and scale reduction used.
9
Use nipple drinkers
Nipple drinker systems are much more water-efficient and hygienic than open “bell” drinker systems.
