Horse Disinfectant: A Helper for Stable Cleaning and Disinfection

An essential part of good stable hygiene, safety, and biosecurity is the regular cleaning and disinfection of stables, wash areas, and other zones and equipment. Using horse disinfectants to clean and disinfect the stable can effectively remove germs, including potential pathogens, as well as dirt and dust from surfaces.

How to Implement Cleaning and Disinfection Measures Using Horse Disinfectants

• When moving a new horse into a stable, use horse disinfectants to thoroughly clean and disinfect the stable before laying new bedding.

• It is very important to carry out thorough cleaning before any disinfection measures are taken; otherwise, the horse disinfectants will be used up by the dirt and fail to effectively prevent bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
  

• Scientific research shows that using just horse disinfectants and water for thorough cleaning can remove 90% of existing bacteria.

• When using a high-pressure washer, ensure the water pressure is not too high to avoid creating aerosols, which could spread pathogens within the stable.

• Only apply horse disinfectants when the surface is completely dry. This is important so that the horse disinfectants are not diluted by any remaining water, which could reduce their effectiveness.

• Horse disinfectants should have broad-spectrum activity against as many pathogens as possible.

• It is important to wear protective clothing, such as disposable overalls and rubber boots, during cleaning and disinfection, especially when horses are already sick, as infectious germs can be found in the remaining dirt or bedding. It is also crucial to clean and disinfect tools like shovels or brushes after use to prevent the spread of any remaining pathogens.
  

Specific Steps for Stable Cleaning and Disinfection

• The first step is to remove coarse dirt or dust from the surface to be cleaned. This can be done using a brush or broom and clean water. It is important to ensure that the water pressure is low when rinsing, so dust and bacteria are not stirred up. If cleaning a stable, bedding and dust must be completely removed first. Using a vacuum cleaner is preferable to using a broom for dust cleaning to avoid stirring up dust and bacteria into the air.

• Then scrub the surface with a detergent and plenty of water. Work from top to bottom. When scrubbing, it is recommended to work within adjacent imaginary grids, scrubbing first horizontally and then vertically. After scrubbing, rinse the surface with clean water. If dirt is still visible, scrubbing must be repeated.

• This is followed by a sufficiently long drying phase. This step can also be executed using vacuum cleaners and blowers. However, the key to quick drying is that the stable building itself must have a good ventilation design.

• Next, spray the horse disinfectants. It is important to follow the instructions and recommendations of the horse disinfectants manufacturer. The disinfectant should be left on for at least 10 minutes.

• Finally, as per the horse disinfectants manufacturer's instructions, rinse again with clean water if necessary, and allow to dry.