Overview

This case study highlights the implementation of Pulcap at Eurovo Feanca, a large-scale egg production facility employing advanced housing systems. Given the complexities of the Techno Italia equipment used at the site, the farm required a meticulous and manual approach to ensure effective mite management without compromising equipment integrity or animal welfare.

Farm Profile

• Location: Eurovo Feanca
• Type of Farm: High-density layer farm
• Housing System: Voliere system
• Capacity: Two facilities with a total capacity of 100,000 hens

Challenge

Eurovo Feanca operates with a voliere system that includes a substantial number of U-profiles and hidden parts, making standard mite treatment applications challenging. The equipment, designed by Techno Italia, is particularly complex and cannot be treated using standard mechanical methods. This complexity necessitated a tailored approach to ensure thorough coverage and effective mite control.

Solution Implementation

• September 21 and 22, 2024
• Facilities: Two buildings, each housing 50,000 hens
• Process: Manual application tailored to navigate the complexities of the Techno Italia equipment

Results

The manual application process, although labor-intensive, allowed for detailed attention to the equipment’s intricate features, ensuring that all potential mite habitats were treated effectively. This approach was crucial in managing the mite population across the large-scale facilities, providing a conducive environment for the hens and maintaining the operational standards required by Eurovo Feanca.

Conclusion

The case of Eurovo Feanca demonstrates Pulcap’s versatility and effectiveness in environments where mechanical application is impractical. By adapting the application process to the specific needs of the facility’s complex equipment, Pulcap was able to provide a solution that maintained the integrity of the farm’s operations and equipment while ensuring effective mite management. This experience underlines the importance of a customized approach in pest control, particularly in high-density and technologically advanced farming setups.