A good one cleaning and disinfection of the animal drink line is crucial to ensure that the animals are well cared for and that they do not contract any pathology. Surprises can always be very unpleasant and it is important to have everything at bay.
First, prepare your PPE for effective cleaning and disinfection
In regards to the biosecurity and biological risk control, there are different types of PPE. In this case, we will not be in a laboratory but on a farm.
The rules that we must follow without margin of error are the following:
- safety glasses against both frontal and lateral projections. To carry out our work without any risk, the recommended glasses are those of cup or bowl type (completely enclose the eye and protect it, and those of integral type (which are attached to the suit itself)
- Specific gloves for different chemicals of waterproof and thicker materials.
- Self-filtering masks either face adapters with one type of mouthpiece specific: the chemical filter in our case.
- They can also be used filterable masks more hermetic whenever it is considered a higher risk operation.
- Environment-independent equipment, such as water hoses.
Second, ensure a safe environment
After COVID-19, the cleaning and disinfection of the animal beverage line has become more complicated. Now it is necessary to perimeter the area more exhaustively.
- Evict all non-required staff
- Avoid the presence of other animals, especially pets.
- Escort to the exit any person with symptoms of COVID or who may have been in contact with a close friend with said virus.

Third, cleaning and disinfection of the animal drinking line
To carry out this point correctly, we must first carry out what is known as a "all in-all out". This consists of carrying out the disinfection of a facility after the production process of the animals.
After such a system, the inspection of the animal drinking lines would begin.
- It is important to collect and clean the ducts of any trace of food, in addition to passing a health test.
- Delete the organic material chemically, with products with immediate disinfectant action against viruses, fungi and bacteria.
- employ these biocides via spraying or fogging.
- Detoxify the area and reopen the ducts and stop the drink line, along with the food dispensers.
- Rehouse the animals and monitor them for the next few days maintain stable health.