How to avoid E.coli bacterial infection in poultry farms. ?

 

How to avoid E.coli bacterial infection in poultry farms. ?

 

E.coli is one of the major crises in poultry farms. E. coli is a bacterial infection.This is a chance seeking bacteria in poultry sheds.If the immunity of the chickens is slightly reduced or When the level of E. coli bacteria increases in Drinking water ,it  become infectectious. 90% of E. coli infections are caused by  non- sanitized water.

E. Coli bacteria infect more than half of flock and cause a rapid increase in mortality.Chickens that do not die will  not grow properly  and do not reach the sales live weight.Otherwise the feed conversion capacity will be significantly reduced and more feed will be required for growth.

How can this be prevented ??

If you pay close attention to the following, We can protect our chickens from E. coli bacteria.

Water is the major  nutrient for chickens. Poultry need water water than expensive soya protein, maize and starter feed .Chickens drink 2.5 times as much water as they feed a day, and three times as much in summer.We should take  water as an important nutrient.As we got the same in low price we are not given the correct importance..

It is through this water that E. coli bacteria enter chickens. Therefore, chickens should be given only clean water that has been sanitized.We should give the chicken cleaner water than we use at home.

1. What are the things to look for before starting a poultry farm?

 

Before starting the farm, the water content and pH (acidity) should be checked in the water authority's lab. Water with a TDS (total dissolved Solids) above 600 and a pH above 9 is not suitable for poultry farming. Our chickens do not reach full growth at the intended time.E. Coli infections will be  also more common.

2. Things to consider before unloading chicks.

After one batch, the water tank and the inside of the pipeline must be thoroughly cleaned before the next batch is unloaded. Wash the water tank with bleaching powder.Bacterial lubrication (biofilm) may have formed inside the pipeline.

Take 200 liters of water in a 1000 liter tank and add 10 liters (5%) of hydrogen peroxide solution in it and open all the pipelines. Open the end of the pipeline. When you are sure that the hydrogen peroxide has reached the end, close the tap and wait for 24 hours. After 24 hours, fill the tank to full or half full with water and leave the end of the pipeline open. All bacteria along with all the dirt inside the pipeline, and E.Coli bacteria also go out. Then rinse once again with plane normal  water.After one batch, wash the Drinker with bleaching powder before the next batch.Then soak the drinker in disinfectant solution for at least two hours.The amount of disinfectant should be confirmed by looking at the note on the outside of the bottle or talking to your Vet. Disassemble the Bell Drinker, clean and reassemble. Only then will the cleaning be effective. Washing in attached with the pipeline will not be proper a  complete cleaning.

 

 3. Daily to do after the chicks arrive.

 

Chickens should be given only disinfected water. We are doing Water purification and disinfection, especially for E. coli bacteria. You can use 40 g of bleaching powder, 1 chlorine Bolus or other disinfectant solution per 1000 liters of water. Of all medicines, use only the recommended dose  on the   leaflet or bottle. Or seek the help of a veterinarian. Every day in the morning, clean the bell Drinker, with bleaching powder and something like a coarse cloth. If there is lubrication on the surface of the drinker, it should be cleaned until it is gone. Because these are bacterial colonies.

4. Things to look out for during the rainy season..

E.coli Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during the Rainy season.This is because all water sources become polluted during the rainy  season. Therefore, the amount of bacteria in the water also increases. So we need to increase the amount of disinfectant we are using regularly.For those who use 40 g of bleaching powder, increase the dose to 50-60 g, for those who add one tablet per 1,000 liters of water to 2 tablets, and for those who add 300 ml of disinfectant solution to 450-500 ml. It is advisable to seek the advice of a veterinarian before deciding on the dosage.If for any reason water leaks into the litter inside the farm, the wet litter should be replaced immediately and a new one should be spread. E,Coli is likely to come,if bird drinks water from floor.

 5. Regular Laboratory Tests.

It is mandatory to check the TDS  and acidity of the water once a year in the lab of the Water Authority. The total number of bacteria and E.coli should be checked  in the water treated with disinfectant once in 6 months.If one disinfectant is not working in your farm you can use another one.

 

Correct-regular-Proper water sanitation .,Proper pipeline flush out, water tank cleaning and proper Lab test along with veterinary advises you can completely avoid the E.coli infection in your farm.

Dr.Abdu Rauoof P