Truck cabs are a biosecurity concern, especially in swine production, to reduce the spread of PRRSV and PEDV. Research from the Swine Health Center updates truck cabin biosecurity methods in this article.
Source: National Hog Farmer, September 11, 2024. Link.
While ozone and air-purifier technologies have emerged as promising alternatives for decontamination, further refinement is needed before they can be considered a reliable solution for reducing the risk of PRRSV and PEDV transmission via truck cabins in the swine industry.”
INSIGHTS: The good news is that modern solutions are being developed and tested to improve biosecurity in truck cabins that may not require washing downtime.