Zanca Turkey Farm, focused on high-quality turkey production, faced challenges typical to intensive poultry operations: disease risk, high antibiotic use, mortality, and biofilm buildup in water systems. In a strategic move to elevate both animal welfare and farm efficiency, the farm adopted nanobubble technology for water treatment—resulting in significant improvements in bird health, reduced medical costs, and a stronger bottom line.

Background

In poultry farming, water quality is directly linked to flock health and productivity. Zanca Turkey Farm sought a solution to address persistent health challenges, antibiotic overuse, and losses from mortality. The solution came in the form of oxygen nanobubbles, which transformed the drinking water system and reshaped the farm’s production outcomes.

Implementation Highlights

Applications of Nanobubble Technology:

• Disinfection: Oxygen nanobubbles ensured 100% removal of pathogens from the drinking water.

• Biofilm Elimination: The system completely removed biofilm buildup in water pipelines, a common source of recurring contamination.

• Water Quality Enhancement: Consistent delivery of clean, oxygen-rich water improved bird metabolism and hydration.

Key Results

Animal Health & Performance

• Up to 80% Reduction in Antibiotic Use:
  Birds exhibited significantly stronger immune responses, drastically cutting the need for antibiotics and enhancing welfare standards.

• 60% Reduction in Mortality Rates:
  Cleaner water and healthier flocks resulted in a dramatic drop in bird losses.

• 10% Improvement in Food Conversion Ratio (FCR):
  Better gut health and metabolism led to more efficient feed utilization and lower feeding costs.

• 7% Increase in Total Production Weight:
  Stronger, healthier birds translated to increased yield at market.

Water System Improvements

• Biofilm Removal:
  The elimination of biofilm improved water flow and hygiene across the farm’s entire pipeline system.

• Complete Pathogen Eradication:
  Nanobubbles removed all harmful microorganisms, ensuring safe, consistent hydration for all turkeys.

Broader Impacts

Financial Efficiency

• Lower feed and medication costs.

• Higher saleable weight per bird.

• Reduced labor and maintenance for pipeline cleaning.

Sustainability & Welfare

• Stronger focus on non-chemical disease prevention.

• More humane conditions through reduced medical intervention and improved overall well-being.

• Supports responsible farming practices that align with rising consumer expectations for animal welfare.

Conclusion

The deployment of nanobubble technology at Zanca Turkey Farm marked a turning point in poultry farming operations. By improving water quality and bird health, the farm achieved:

• Up to 80% lower antibiotic usage,

• 60% reduced mortality,

• Improved feed efficiency, and

• Higher production yields.

This case underscores the value of innovation in creating resilient, efficient, and welfare-centered livestock systems.