Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science

In the poultry industry, the use of water with adequate physical,
chemical and microbiological quality it is of fundamental importance.
Since many birds have access to the same water source, quality problems
will affect a great number of animals. The drinking water plays an
important role in the transmission of some bacterial, viral and protozoan
diseases that are among the most common poultry diseases. Important
factors to prevent waterborne diseases in broiler production are the
protection of supply sources, water disinfection and the quality control
of microbiological, chemical and physical characteristics. Water is an
essential nutrient for birds and therefore quality preservation is
fundamental for good herd performance. The farmer may prevent many
diseases in bird flocks by controlling the quality of the ingested water,
will certainly result in decreased costs and increased profit, two essential
aims of animal production nowadays.

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