Biosecurity is a critical component in livestock production. It encompasses all measures taken to protect the population from harmful biological substances. With the global demand for animal products on the rise, maintaining high biosecurity standards has never been more important. It not only safeguards animal health but also ensures the quality and safety of the products derived from them.
A device that uses UV-C and ozone to sanitize shoe soles
The Role of Footwear in Spreading Infections in Livestock Production
Footwear can often be an overlooked vector for disease transmission in livestock production. Workers moving from one area to another can inadvertently carry pathogens on their shoes, introducing them to previously uncontaminated spaces. This can lead to the rapid spread of diseases, posing a significant threat to animal health and productivity.
For instance, diseases such as Avian Influenza in poultry, Foot-and-Mouth Disease in cattle, and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus in swine can all be transmitted via contaminated footwear. These diseases can have devastating effects on livestock populations, leading to significant economic losses.
Understanding UV Shoe Sanitizing Stations
What are UV Shoe Sanitizing Stations?
Helps reduce microbial contamination in facilities when used as directed
UVZone® adds a dry, automatic shoe-sole treatment step at an appropriate entrance or controlled transition point. On Gen I, standing on the station compresses the springs. The seated lid activates a mechanical switch to start the treatment cycle.
The Science Behind UV Shoe Sanitizing Stations
A device that uses UV-C and ozone to sanitize shoe soles
If footwear requires physical cleaning, that cleaning step remains necessary. If your procedure requires chemical treatment, shoe covers, dedicated footwear, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, environmental cleaning, sanitation, traffic controls, or another facility control, that requirement remains in place until the responsible facility team approves a change.
Enhances traditional hygiene protocols
Frequently Asked Questions About UV Shoe Sanitizing Stations in Livestock Production
1. How do UV shoe sanitizing stations work?
UVZone® uses a standard 8-second treatment cycle. Both shoe soles are treated during the same activated cycle.
Environmental Risk Control
UVZone® treats the undersides of shoes during an activated treatment cycle. It does not continuously treat the room, the facility, or the footwear after the user steps off the station.
3. How can UV shoe sanitizing stations improve biosecurity in livestock production?
Reduces risk of cross-contamination from footwear
4. How can I implement UV shoe sanitizing stations in my livestock operation?
UVZone® does not automatically replace disposable shoe covers. Your facility determines where covers, garbing and personal protective equipment remain required. We can help you evaluate UVZone® as a shoe-sole treatment step at an appropriate entry within your facility's approved procedures.
Application Limits
UVZone® treats the undersides of shoes during an activated treatment cycle. It does not continuously treat the room, the facility, or the footwear after the user steps off the station.
If footwear requires physical cleaning, that cleaning step remains necessary. If your procedure requires chemical treatment, shoe covers, dedicated footwear, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, environmental cleaning, sanitation, traffic controls, or another facility control, that requirement remains in place until the responsible facility team approves a change.
UVZone® is intended to complement a broader contamination-control, hygiene, infection-prevention, or biosecurity program. It does not independently establish compliance or guarantee a facility-specific result.
Third-Party Lab Verified Efficacy. Selected results shown. Full laboratory reports are available upon request. Testing conducted from 2019 through 2022.
Efficacy claims based on independent laboratory testing. Results may vary based on application conditions. Patho3Gen technology is designed for environmental surface sanitation and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and applicable regulations.