Automation key to ensuring sanitation in ‘no-antibiotics-ever’ systems

Labor shortages in hatcheries mean that to ensure appropriate levels of sanitation in “no-antibiotics-ever” (NAE) production, wholesale automation is likely to be required, according to an industry expert. Automation began in hatcheries around 30 years ago, when labor started to become an issue, said Scott Martin, an independent poultry consultant. The labor shortfall is even more acute today, especially when considering newer methods of production such as NAE.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:11 Scott Martin, poultry consultant
0:21 “No antibiotics ever” impacts the hatchery
2:06 More hatchery automation and sanitation needed
3:20 Hatchery: Establish and monitor strict standards
5:50 Hatchery: Affordability is key
7:21 Hatchery equipment must be easy to clean


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