Abstract
<jats:p>The article presents the results of a comprehensive assessment of the effect of aerosol disinfection with a hydrogen peroxide–based preparation on the productivity, quality, and sanitary safety of broiler chicken meat. The studies were conducted under industrial poultry farming conditions on broiler chicks divided into control and experimental groups of 30 birds each. Birds in the experimental group were subjected to two aerosol treatments with a hydrogen peroxide–based preparation at 20 and 30 days of age directly in the presence of the birds, while the control group was not subjected to disinfection. At 42 days of age, a control slaughter was performed with an assessment of live weight, slaughter characteristics, yields of by-products, raw fat, down and feathers, as well as an evaluation of the morphological structure of the carcasses. In addition, veterinary and sanitary, physicochemical, and biological assessments of the meat were carried out, including a bioassay on laboratory rats. It was established that aerosol disinfection with a hydrogen peroxide–based preparation does not have a negative effect on the growth and physiological condition of the birds. On the contrary, the experimental group showed an increase in slaughter weight and dressing percentage, a higher proportion of muscle tissue, and a slight increase in fat content compared with the control group. The physicochemical parameters of the meat complied with regulatory requirements, and no signs of spoilage or toxic effects were detected. The biological assay confirmed the safety of the meat products. The obtained results indicate the feasibility of using aerosol disinfection with a hydrogen peroxide–based preparation in the presence of birds as an effective and safe method for improving sanitary housing conditions and increasing the meat productivity of broilers.</jats:p>