Clean water is essential for farm animals as it is crucial to their health, well-being, and productivity. Cleaning and disinfection also play a central role in biosecurity protocols, serving as a frontline defence against the introduction and spread of infectious agents. With the global demand for food on the rise, it’s essential to have a sustainable agricultural system. Effective biosecurity measures, including cleaning and disinfection, ensure that farms can continue to produce efficiently in the long term without significant setbacks from disease outbreaks.
The selection and use of suitable biosecurity products also contribute to ensuring animal health and wellbeing on farms and in other animal facilities. Using appropriate and approved biosecurity products is fundamental to effective disease prevention, management, and overall animal welfare. Not all disinfectants or biosecurity products are effective against every type of pathogen. Choosing the correct product ensures that specific pathogens of concern, be they bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, are effectively neutralized, thereby preventing disease outbreaks.
“It is important to ensure that the disinfectants used on your farm are suitable for the safety of your animals”
What is the Aquatabs InLine?
The Aquatabs In-Line is an innovative system for disinfecting water at the point of entry. With no power required, continuous, automatic dosing occurs to kill microorganisms, eliminate bacteria, control viruses and prevent biofilm build-up.
Here’s 6 reasons why you need to invest in Aquatabs InLine for your farm
1: Safe for Animals & Humans
Just like humans, animals need water. Water is vital for maintaining normal bodily functions, regulating body temperature, digestion, and nutrient absorption. Clean water ensures that animals have access to an adequate and safe water supply to meet their hydration needs. The Aquatabs InLine has been trialled, tested and approved in the human, pig & poultry and equine sectors with impressive results.
2: Biofilm Prevention:
Biofilm is a protective bacterial film containing a mixture of micro-organisms that adhere to surfaces such as feeding equipment, animal housing, milking equipment, tables, floors and biofilm can even grow inside the pipes you may think are providing clean water to your yard. If not treated, biofilm can be detrimental, leading to widespread disease. Bacteria within a biofilm can spontaneously disperse resulting in spikes of illness in animals.
Approximately 90% of all bacteria on a farm
are found within a biofilm
Biofilm in water pipes
3: Disease Prevention:
Contaminated water can introduce harmful pathogens, bacteria, parasites, and toxins into an animal’s system, which can lead to various diseases and health issues. Clean water reduces the risk of waterborne disease and helps prevent the spread of infections among animals on the farm.
4. Increased Growth & Digestive Health:
Poor water quality can negatively impact the digestive system of animals, leading to digestive disorders, reduced feed intake, and poor nutrient absorption. Aquatabs InLine provides clean water that helps maintain optimal digestive health, ensuring efficient digestion and nutrient utilization, which contributes to overall growth and productivity. Clean water helps optimize the reproductive performance of breeding animals, improving fertility rates and successful breeding outcomes.
5: Improved Feed Conversion
In a recent Aquatabs InLine trial, it was concluded that broilers achieved significantly higher weight and better feed conversion during the rearing period when using the Aquatabs InLine. Scan the QR code below to review the trial data.
6: Animal Behaviour and Welfare:
Access to clean water promotes natural animal behaviour, as animals instinctively seek out water sources for drinking, grooming, and cooling themselves. Clean water enhances their overall welfare by providing a comfortable and suitable environment that meets their basic physiological and behavioural needs. Healthy animals are more productive. They grow faster, produce more milk or eggs, and reproduce more effectively. A clean and disinfected environment supports optimal animal health.
Public Trust
Consumers are becoming more conscious of where their food comes from and the conditions in which it’s produced. Farms that uphold high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity are more likely to gain the trust of the public. Cleaning and disinfection on farms are not just tasks; they are integral components of a broader biosecurity strategy that protects animal health, ensures food safety, and supports the long-term sustainability and economic viability of the agricultural sector.
The power of Water & Surface Disinfection
Water purification and biosecurity disinfection products play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and wellness of farm animals. Clean water is fundamental to metabolic processes, digestion, temperature regulation, and virtually every aspect of an animal’s physiological function. By ensuring that the water source is free from pathogens, harmful chemicals, and contaminants, water purification significantly reduces the risk of waterborne diseases. On the other hand, trusted biosecurity disinfection products, when used appropriately, ensure that the environment in which farm animals live is free from harmful microbes that can cause diseases. These products neutralize a range of pathogens, from bacteria and viruses to fungi and parasites, thereby preventing outbreaks and ensuring animals remain healthy.
The combination of purified water and a disinfected environment creates a holistic protective shield, promoting the overall health, productivity, and wellness of farm animals.
