-Collect hatching eggs from nests frequently to prevent contamination with disease-causing organisms.
-Use cleaned and disinfected containers, such as egg flats, to collect eggs for hatching. Egg handlers should wear clean outer garments and thoroughly wash hands with soap and water prior to and after egg collection.
-Do not use dirty eggs for hatching purposes. Collect dirty eggs in a separate container. Gently remove organic debris by hand.
-Store hatching eggs in a designated room in conditions that minimize egg sweating. Clean and disinfect egg room walls, ceiling, floor, door, heater, and humidifier after every egg pickup. Clean and disinfect the egg processing area daily. Cleaning and disinfection procedures are outlined in 9 CFR, Part 147.
-Clean and disinfect all vehicles used for transporting eggs or chicks/poults after use.
-Implement effective rodent and insect control programs.
- Ensure that egg processing building or area is designed, located, and constructed of materials that allow for proper egg sanitation procedures and easy, effective, and routine sanitation of the building itself.