The challenge

Historically, the farm had used chlorine tablets to try and clean the drinking water but, due to issues with stability and efficacy of these tablets, there was little to no disinfectant present in the drinking water on a regular basis.

Water is a vital nutrient for birds, consequently safeguarding the quality is essential for good flock performance and the prevention of diseases in the broilers resulting in diminished costs and augmented profit.

Our solution

Julia spoke with her veterinarian from Poultry Health Services about the water quality at her farm. The veterinarian recommended the use of Huwa-San TR-50 to disinfect the drinking water system. Interhatch, our partner in poultry UK, together with Roam Technology’s Livestock expert visited the farm and conducted a thorough site survey.

As a first step, water samples were taken and a detailed assessment was carried out of the water system. To ensure the best application of Huwa-San TR-50, it was adviced to monitor the application. In consultation they decided to install a pump for each individual house. As part of Roam Technology’s detailed site inspection, a terminal disinfection of the system was performed. This procedure was put in place in between crops to eradicate the biofilm within the system, that had built up over time. Once the new cycle had started, Huwa-San TR-50 was then continuously dosed, at a very low rate, to ensure the drinking water was clean and that biofilm couldn’t re-form.