Using hygienic fixtures reduces the spread of staphylococcus bacteria in pig herds. Increasing focus on hygiene in agriculture places greater demands on the design of hygiene locks and changing facilities.
NTF-Aalborg contributes to the fight against pig farmers' major challenges with the spread of MRSA 398, which is a resistant staphylococcal bacterium found mainly in pigs. Hygiene locks limit infection and prevent the spread of the bacterium from one herd to another. By allowing access through hygiene sluices for full or partial change of clothing for people in the stables, bacteria and other impurities can be stopped. Hygiene locks and changing facilities are part of NTF's complete product range of hygienic equipment. All products meet the food industry's high demands for hygienic design and ease of cleaning.
Precautions against positive herds
In the fight against MRSA 398, it is critical to limit infection. Changing facilities with access control also help to prevent the spread of the bacteria. In general, it is critical that pig producers maintain a high hygienic standard. Shower and change into clean clothes when leaving a herd. In addition, it is crucial that hands are washed frequently and thoroughly, and that disposable items such as paper towels are used.
MRSA 398 is categorized as an occupational health and safety issue. In the process of solving this challenge, it's important that pig producers have hygienic fixtures that can be cleaned quickly and efficiently. With stainless steel sinks, turnstile entry and access control and paper dispensers with a strong emphasis on ease of cleaning, pig farmers are taking a big step towards a bacteria and infection-free herd. All NTF hygiene program products are made from stainless steel with a focus on maintaining the high hygiene standards that are particularly important in the food industry.
Design and cleanability fight bacteria
Specially developed sole and boot washers ensure that bacteria such as MRSA 398 are not passed on from one herd to another by thoroughly cleaning the soles and shanks of footwear. The sole and boot washers are designed with two horizontal rotating brushes and vertical rotating brushes that effectively remove all contaminants. This design also guarantees minimal time and energy consumption. Common to both sole and boot washers is that they are designed with hygiene and functionality in mind. Both product types are part of the NTF hygiene program and are available in many different types and sizes. NTF has various hygiene packages with hand wash, hand soap and disinfection, as well as hangers for clothing and boots.