Veterinary World, Vol.2 (2): 49-50 RESEARCH

Air-borne bacterial contaminations in two broiler hatcheries in the North-East of Algeria

A. Agabou

Veterinary Institute, University of Constantine, 25000, Algeria

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Abstract

The presence of microorganisms in the hatchery is directly related to deficiencies in hygiene, which can result in elevated first-week chick mortality and depressed growth rate. Bacteriological analyses of the air in two broiler hatcheries in the province of Constantine (North-East of Algeria) showed that their hygienic levels remain insufficient with high contamination rates and the presence of a large number of highly pathogenic bacteria including Salmonella spp, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

Keywords: Hatchery, air-borne contamination, pathogenic bacteria, hygienic level, Algeria.