Modern poultry production depends on more than visual cleanliness. Organic residue, bacteria, biofilm and contamination can remain on surfaces even when a shed appears clean to the eye.
That's why ATP hygiene testing is becoming increasingly important in agricultural cleaning and biosecurity management.
During a recent live poultry shed cleaning trial using Ultragon Agriclean, ATP swab testing was used to measure biological contamination levels before and after cleaning.
The results were exceptional.
The Challenge
Poultry environments naturally accumulate:
- Organic contamination
- Feed residue
- Dust
- Manure
- Bacteria
- Biofilm build-up
Traditional cleaning methods often involve:
- Multiple cleaning stages
- Separate cleaning and disinfectant products
- High labour input
- Extended turnaround times between flocks
The goal of this trial was to evaluate whether Ultragon Agriclean could deliver:
- Powerful one-step cleaning performance
- Measurable hygiene improvements
- Reduced biological contamination
The Testing Process
ATP swab testing was carried out using a professional ATP monitoring system to measure biological residue levels on surfaces within the poultry shed.
Initial reading indicated significant biological contamination present on the tested surface.
Following cleaning with Ultragon Agriclean, ATP testing returned a reading of 0 RLU.
What Is ATP Testing?
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) testing is widely used in hygiene-sensitive industries to measure biological contamination on surfaces.
ATP is present in:
RLU (Relative Light Units)
The ATP meter measures contamination using RLU (Relative Light Units). Lower readings indicate cleaner surfaces. Our result of 0 RLU represents the highest possible standard of surface hygiene.
Trial Results
| Test Stage | ATP Reading |
|---|---|
| Before Cleaning | 522 RLU |
| After Cleaning | 0 RLU |
Complete elimination of measurable biological contamination in a single application
Key Observations
During the trial, Ultragon Agriclean demonstrated:
Why Measurable Hygiene Matters
Visual cleanliness alone does not always reflect true hygiene performance.
By combining:
Ultragon Agriclean provides a measurable approach to agricultural cleaning and biosecurity.
Ideal Applications
Ultragon Agriclean is suitable for:
Real Farms. Real Testing. Real Results.
Ultragon Agriclean being applied in a live poultry shed environment
See It In Action
Ultragon Agriclean cleaning trial — poultry shed environment
Measured Cleanliness. Proven Results.
Ultragon Agriclean
Cleaner Sheds. Healthier Flocks. Better Results.