Occurrence and characterisation of biofilms in drinking water systems of broiler houses

Occurrence and characterisation of biofilms in drinking water systems of broiler houses

Abstract Background Water quality in the drinking water system (DWS) plays an important role in the general health and performance of broiler chickens. Conditions in the DWS of broilers are ideal for microbial biofilm formation. Since pathogens might reside within these biofilms, they serve as poten...

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Main Authors: Sharon Maes, Thijs Vackier, Son Nguyen Huu, Marc Heyndrickx, Hans Steenackers, Imca Sampers, Katleen Raes, Alex Verplaetse, Koen De Reu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Biofilm
Broiler
Drinking water system
Pseudomonas spp.
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-019-1451-5

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