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Replicating biosecurity measures of pig- and poultry-raising units, Kevin Janni, agricultural engineer, says a Danish entry allows people to enter livestock barns in a relatively biosecure way, without having to shower in and shower out.
The key is that dirty boots or clothing never cross from the dirty to the clean side. Ideally, a hand-washing sink and even a shower should be provided on the clean side.”
Source: Dairy Herd Management, September 2, 2021. Link. There are a number of detail options to a Danish entry system that can be customized to fit the farm. Some farms use trays of disinfectant to sanitize boots upon entering the dirty zone; others provide disposable, plastic covers that are placed over boots before entry. Signage that explains the process – possibly in more than one language – also is important.
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