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Challenging environments in poultry and livestock production can lead to important economic losses
Low biosecurity and improper hygiene standards in poultry and livestock production create serious risks—for animals, people, and farm performance.
- 42% of poultry farms do not consistently apply core biosecurity measures
- Hygiene practices often lack clear monitoring and follow up
- Gaps remain unnoticed without regular, structured assessments
Studies show that insufficient cleaning & disinfection, dirty water/feed systems and uncontrolled biosecurity measures can lead to:
- Higher public health risks, with over 60% of emerging infectious diseases being zoonotic
- Up to 20% higher contamination rates in hatcheries
- 10–15% higher chick mortality
- 5–10% lower weight gain in poultry
- 22% do not adequately clean equipment entering barns
- +1.5 to +3.0 percentage points higher mortality in weaner and grower-finisher phases
Ecolab Hygiene Check Programme is a measurable, specialist led approach to optimise hygiene practices and improve operational efficiency in poultry, swine, and hatchery environments to promote a more sustainable production.
Ecolab Hygiene Check is based on…
Onsite Hygiene Assessments & Smart Technology to track the process
- Comprehensive full-facility walkthroughs conducted regularly by hygiene specialists to identify hygiene gaps and improvement priorities
- Digital tracking of the hygiene assessment with a scoring system supported by validation tools (ATPmeter, Biofilm detector, endoscope and others) for objective and measurable hygiene evaluation.
Hygiene Programmes & Biosecurity Training
- Tailored training sessions designed around your assessment results to address specific needs on site.
- Practical training from hygiene specialists to strengthen best hygiene practices and protocols to improve daily operations.
Hygiene Performance Review Meetings
- Clear, structured reporting offering visibility of hygiene status, gap identification, and actionable recommendations.
- Regular progress reviews to evaluate improvements, guide corrective actions, and ensure continuous performance enhances.
When farms apply effective biosecurity and comprehensive hygiene programmes can lead to:
- Disease prevention by reducing the presence of pathogens causing infection.
- Mortality reduction and improved performance by reducing the risk of infection and pathogens exposure.
- Reduction in antibiotic use, supporting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reduction
- Better farm performance, driven by healthier animals and more stable production outcomes
How Ecolab Hygiene Check helps producers?
Optimise hygiene performance
- Improve the hygiene standards across your sites with regular, specialist-led assessments that pinpoint risks and drive measurable improvement.
Monitor what matters - Specialist Insights
- Gain clear visibility of hygiene performance with digital scoring systems and validation tools to track progress, identify risks and make data driven decisions.
Enhance Team Capabilities
- Empower your team with practical hygiene & biosecurity training, boost team awareness, elevate daily practices, and improve operational efficiency.
Be part of Ecolab Hygiene Check and make your hygiene operations more efficient and sustainable.
This app is currently available in Beta for users in France, the United Kingdom, and Poland. If you are interested in participating in the Beta or would like to request a trial, please contact us.
