Veterinary control and routine sanitary procedures in commercial poultry hatcheries should include the following:-choice of a suitable geographical location to ensure an isolated site;-proper hatchery design with separation of major operations;-one-way flow of work within the hatchery;-adequate ventilation of each room;-routine cleaning and disinfection;-formaldehyde fumigation or alternative method for disinfection of eggs, equipment and incubators;-a routine programme for monitoring microbial contamination levels within the hatchery.

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