EMPTY

• Remove litter/bedding then power wash/sweep out the house.
• Remove drinkers, feeders, enrichment (wash these in a detergent, leave to dry and then soak in disinfectant).
• The presence of bedding and faecal material in the environment will may the following steps less effective at reducing disease load.

DETERGENT

• Wash the shed out thoroughly with detergent soap and water.
• Pay close attention to the label dilutions and contact times.
• All surfaces should be liberally covered.

DRY

• Allow housing to dry completely.
• Excess water allows for dilution of the disinfectant resulting in reduced effectiveness.

DISINFECT

• Use a suitable disinfectant (recommend to use a DEFRA approved disinfectant that is active against diseases of the poultry order) on all surfaces.
• Pay close attention to the label dilutions and contact times.
• Coccidia problems may require a more specific disinfectant, such as those that are phenol based, and should be applied last due to their residual effect.