Development of magnesium oxide products as novel poultry shed disinfectant agent

This project, in partnership with Calix, is investigating innovative magnesium oxide (MgO)-based disinfectants as a safer and more sustainable alternative to conventional poultry shed cleaning products. By evaluating their ability to eliminate harmful bacteria, biofilms and antimicrobial resistance genes, and testing their performance in commercial poultry environments, the project aims to improve animal health, strengthen farm biosecurity, and help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance across the food production system.