Stage 2 – preparatory
1. Drinking system – drain and refill with detergent
solution.
2. Soaking – all surfaces and equipment with detergent
solution.
3. Hand cleaning – any non waterproof items.
Stage 3 – washing
Pressure wash all surfaces with detergent solution. This
should not be restricted to internal surfaces – concrete
access areas, air inlets etc., Should also be washed.
Stage 4 – re-assembly
Re-instate cleaned moveable equipment into the poultry
house when dry.
Stage 5 – disinfection
Spray all previously washed surfaces of building and
equipment with disinfectant solution.
Water lines must be cleaned first with an alkaline based
detergent and
after, an acid based detergent and then flushed out
thoroughly.
Stage 6 – disinfestation
Spray all surfaces (especially nests and slats) with
appropriate chemicals for insect and mite control.