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Use of DigestoCid© to eliminate E. Coli from drinking water

Published: July 14, 2021
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In a previous article, we discussed the importance of contaminated drinking water as a risk factor for colibacillosis and stressed the need to pay attention to its microbiological quality. In a recent trial made in our lab, we showed the in vitro effectiveness of DigestoCid© to eliminate E. coli from drinking water: In the test, drinking water was artificially contam...
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PUVVALA RAM PRASAD
SDC Agro-vet (india)
27 de agosto de 2021
Yes how to administer in poultry to get rid of E. coli in rearing flock
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Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
PlusVet Animal Health
31 de agosto de 2021
PUVVALA RAM PRASAD Control of E. coli in drinking water is only one of the many steps that are necessary for the elimination of E. coli from the rearing flock. Other steps include all-in, all-out systems, hygiene and biosecurity plans, litter management, rodent and insects control, feed contamination control, etc. You can search a document called "Community guide for good hygiene practices in pullet rearing and egg laying flocks", made by COPA-COGECA and EUWEP, following European regulations, I think it may be helpful. Regarding the use of Digestocid, we make a program that depends on the initial microbial contamination of drinking water, each farm has different risks.
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PUVVALA RAM PRASAD
SDC Agro-vet (india)
3 de septiembre de 2021
Can you suggest your protocol one layer farm what is the protocol what feed navy you require
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Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
PlusVet Animal Health
6 de septiembre de 2021
PUVVALA RAM PRASAD Sorry, I don't understand what you mean by feed navy, can you explain? Thanks!
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Dr Kotaiah Talapaneni
Indbro Research & Breeding Farms
Indbro Research & Breeding Farms
3 de enero de 2022
Elimination of E.Coli from animal and human premises? Far Cry. Keep animals and yourself healthy and free from stress. E.Coli stays at its place. But will be there. No acid can ELIMINATE.
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Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
PlusVet Animal Health
4 de enero de 2022

Dear Dr. Kotaiah, thanks for your comment!

Acids decrease the pH of the water, creating an environment where it's difficult for E. coli and other potential pathogens to survive. Besides acids, DigestoCid also contains essential oils, which kill E. coli through direct action on the bacterial cell. Therefore, the use of the product effectively eliminates E. coli from drinking water, we have in vitro trials and in farm experiences that prove it.

I remain at your disposal for further information, and I take the opportunity to wish you a fantastic 2022!

Teresa

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George Entz
12 de enero de 2022
Water is a fascinating subject. I would like to caution that in not all circumstances will decreasing water PH along with essential oils eliminate pathogens (e-coli, etc..) . If your sanitation program is failing (due to application, dose, resistance etc..) then the problem of having bacteria present will accelerate with adding any organic substances. One also must be careful that the product doesn't interfere with the chosen sanitizer. I have seen minerals, vitamins,essential oils etc.. tie up the sanitizer whether it be chlorine based or peroxide based. Always check sanitizer level before and after adding any product. One neat trick I like is to collect a water sample in a sanitized jar from the end of the drinking line, and let it sit for a while. Look through it against a light, and if it's still clean, your chances of having no bacteria is quiet high.
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Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
PlusVet Animal Health
13 de enero de 2022
George Entz Excellent advise!
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Surinder Maini
21 de enero de 2022
Acidification of water to reduce pH, and control bacteria is not possible as 24/7 acidity needs to b maintained for this, which is seldom done by farmers, they are habituated to use medication in morning n leave the evening water in medicated or non santised
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Dr Kotaiah Talapaneni
Indbro Research & Breeding Farms
Indbro Research & Breeding Farms
25 de marzo de 2022
Using online medicators Can constantly pump acidifiers.
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Luc Goethals
Sanluc International nv
28 de mayo de 2023
Dear.. Thanks for the interesting topic and information. It's not always easy to manage the drinking water quality parameters. Could you explain how you are able to reduce the pH of the drinking water, while using BUFFERED organic acids ? And furthermore how do you avoid (negative) interactions between the three groups of ingredients : buffered organic acids, monoesters of MCFA's and Essential oils & phytochemicals. Thanks
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