Friday, March 13, 2026

Biosecurity: the importance of cleaning and disinfecting

By Elizabeth Bobenhausen Poultry Times staff ebobenhausen@poultrytimes.com

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This is the third in a series from Poultry Times regarding the importance of biosecurity. This article focuses on the importance of cleaning and disinfecting facilities and equipment.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Maintaining proper biosecurity is essential to have a healthy facility or farm. The Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University gives the basics for correctly cleaning and disinfecting farms and poultry facilities. According to Iowa State University, cleaning and disinfecting contains physical and chemical elements to clean. The cleaning processes are different because of the pathogens that are present. Any organic material must be eliminated before. . .

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