Healthier Turkeys and Cleaner Systems with Nanobubble Water at Zanca Farm

Location:

Italy

Industry:

Animal Husbandry

Date:

2018

Key Outcomes

  • Up to 80% reduction in antibiotic use

  • 60% reduction in bird mortality

  • 10% improvement in food conversion ratio (FCR)

  • 7% increase in total production weight

  • 100% removal of pathogens from drinking water

  • Complete biofilm elimination throughout pipeline system

Background

Zanca Turkey Farm, dedicated to high-quality turkey production, was facing common yet critical challenges in intensive poultry farming:

  • High risk of disease

  • Heavy antibiotic use

  • Significant mortality rates

  • Biofilm contamination in water systems

To improve animal welfare and operational efficiency, the farm adopted oxygen nanobubble technology—a transformative step that delivered measurable benefits in both health and profitability.

The Solution: Oxygen Nanobubble Technology

The farm implemented a nanobubble water treatment system, enabling:

Applications

Disinfection:

Oxygen nanobubbles achieved 100% removal of pathogens from drinking water.

Biofilm Elimination:

Complete removal of biofilm from the entire water pipeline system.

Water Quality Enhancement:

Increased oxygen saturation improved hydration and metabolism in birds.

Key Results

Animal Health & Performance:

Antibiotic Use Reduced by up to 80%
Stronger immune responses allowed for drastically lower medication needs.

60% Reduction in Mortality Rates
Healthier flocks and cleaner water led to fewer deaths.

10% Improvement in FCR
More efficient feed utilization due to better gut health.

7% Increase in Production Weight
Healthier birds delivered higher market yields.

Water System Improvements

Biofilm Removal
Improved hygiene and water flow across all pipeline infrastructure.

Complete Pathogen Eradication
Safe, clean hydration delivered to every bird—every time.

Broader Impacts

Financial Efficiency
  • Lower feed and medical costs

  • Less labor for pipeline maintenance

  • Higher saleable weight per bird

Sustainability & Welfare
  • Non-chemical disease prevention

  • Improved animal welfare through reduced interventions

  • Aligned with rising consumer expectations for ethical farming

Conclusion

The integration of nanobubble water technology at Zanca Turkey Farm was a pivotal upgrade that significantly enhanced flock health, improved operational efficiency, and supported more humane farming practices.

The results speak for themselves:
- Up to 80% less antibiotic usage
- 60% lower mortality
- Improved feed efficiency (FCR)
- Higher production yields

This success story illustrates the power of innovation in transforming poultry farming into a resilient, ethical, and high-performance system.

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Revolutionizing Water Quality with Smart Ultrafine Bubble Solutions

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Revolutionizing Water Quality with Smart Ultrafine Bubble Solutions

Connect on LinkedIn

Central European Business Hours

Tehnološki park 19, 1000 Ljubljana

© 2025 by Waboost

Revolutionizing Water Quality with Smart Ultrafine Bubble Solutions

Connect on LinkedIn

Central European Business Hours

Tehnološki park 19, 1000 Ljubljana

© 2025 by Waboost