Water spray lowers Campylobacter in broiler transport

摘要

A significant reduction in Campylobacter contamination occurred on broiler transport cage flooring during washing followed by only a minimal reduction after sanitizer was applied.Does water spray lower the presence of Campylobacter on broiler transport coop flooring?During the course of catching, transporting and holding at the plant, broilers can spend from three to 12 hours in transport coops. While held in these coops, broilers continue to defecate, resulting in soiled coop surfaces. This is especially problematic because feces expressed during this time may be more heavily contaminated with Campylobacter due to stress.