Before and After Renovating a Unit
Many traditional poultry farms face a sharp fall in efficiency, rising mortality and higher medication costs because of worn-out equipment. In these conditions, instead of making a profit, the operator is constantly making up for losses. Renovation and mechanisation are a definitive way to return to competitiveness.
The unit’s challenges before renovation
In the renovation of a 60,000-bird unit in Mazandaran province, the unit manager was struggling with a number of problems:
- Permanently wet litter caused by dripping from old suspended drinkers
- Severe outbreaks of respiratory disease and coccidiosis caused by ammonia gas from wet litter
- Stagnant air and poor ventilation because of worn-out fan motors
Measures taken during renovation
Toyooran Sanat Pouya’s engineering team transformed the entire infrastructure within 15 days between two placements:
- Replacing the drinking system: all suspended drinkers were replaced with a 360-degree anti-drip all-stainless nipple system (with high-quality red cups).
- Ventilation renewal: worn-out exhaust fans were replaced with new centrifugal 140 fans and cellulose pads with sturdy aluminium frames were installed.
- Smart control: a central control (automation) system was installed for precise monitoring of temperature and humidity.
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Performance review after one cycle
Reviews after the first placement with the new equipment were remarkable:
With the litter moisture problem resolved, the unit manager reported lower medication use and more uniform weights. These figures are not independent laboratory measurements and, until the case-study evidence pack is received, are labelled as customer observations/reports.
This study shows that renovation is not a cost but one of the most profitable investments an operator can make.
Category: Case study
Published: 2024-07-18