The First Reference of the Effect of the Syrian Natural Zeolite on Airborne Microorganism Pollution of Broiler Farms

What is it about?

The broiler farms are considered as a reservoir of pathogenic microorganism, such as Staphylococcus spp. and Escherichia coli. is considered a general indicator of total airborne bacteria content in the air of the broiler house, and accounted for up to 90% of the total content of the air microorganism. And contribute to about 5-34% of the total indoor air pollution. Litter is one of the most important sources of bio pollution, and considered as the main container of birds’ manure and wastes. The quality of the litter used, and its management, temperature, the acidity, all of these factors are responsible for increasing the concentration of the airborne bacteria in the air of the broiler farm during the fattening period. Moreover, with the increase in the age of the birds, and as the age and weight of the bird increases, this leads to an increase in the number of airborne bacterial loads The natural zeolite has received great attention in broiler industries. Because, the zeolite have great potential for the mitigation and waste control processes produced by the broiler farms. Moreover, it is environmentally friendly and economical, and it is have unique physical and chemical characteristics that may be used as litter additive, due to its moisture absorption characteristics, acidifier and mitigation of the gaseous pollutant. All of these attracted the interest of researchers to use it in the field of agriculture and broiler production

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Why is it important?

This study provides a guide as a standard to the optimal use of the different ratios in broiler farms. Moreover, development of new way to reduce the airborne microorganism and contributed to an effective management practice, capable of reducing biological pollution to ensure the safe of the air from this pollution which may lead to health risks when released to the outdoor environment.

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