Water Pipe Deposits in Swine Nursery Units as a Possible Reservoir of Salmonella?
- D. Meemken (Freie Universität Berlin)
- G. Schaule (IWW Water Centre)
- I. Hennig-Pauka (University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover)
- J. Uphoff (University of Duisburg-Essen)
- J. Vogels (University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover)
- J. Wingender (University of Duisburg-Essen)
- K. Aumann (Aumann Hygienetechnik)
Abstract
The quality of drinking water is crucial for the health, welfare and performance of swine. As a consequence of poor water quality, undesirable substances as well as microorganisms can be introduced into the food chain. The farmer himself is responsible for ensuring that water is suitable for animal nutrition in accordance with legislation and that technical installations are sufficient, so that the risk of water contamination is minimized. So far, there is neither a guidance for risk assessment according to inorganic and organic deposits nor biofilms in drinking water installations on farms. It is known, that components in water originating from deposits/biofilms can cause a bad taste of drinking water. Hence, this might lead to a decreased uptake of water by the pigs. It is also discussed that biofilms might be a reservoir for pathogens.
How to Cite:
Meemken, D., Schaule, G., Hennig-Pauka, I., Uphoff, J., Vogels, J., Wingender, J. & Aumann, K., (2019) “Water Pipe Deposits in Swine Nursery Units as a Possible Reservoir of Salmonella?”, SafePork 13(1), 124. doi: https://doi.org//safepork.11219
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