Prevent cross-contamination

with the colour code system

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Infection pressure and correspondingly, the amount of pathogens animals carry, always increase as animals grow older. While these animals can often cope, bacteria that affect adult animals to a lesser extent may have a large impact on younger animals.

Getting the right tools and equipment in the right colour

Consequently, it is of crucial importance that pathogens cannot spread from one animal to the next one. Significant threats for transferring pathogens are personal handling contacts, cleaning tools and other equipment used in the farm. By implementing a colour code system, all PPE, cleaning products and other equipment can be separates for each group of animals or department, as each uses its own colour. This also includes boots, overalls, spades, brooms and sorting panels.

Tip: Start your day by caring for the youngest and most sensitive animals, which have the lowest infection pressure. This decreases the amount of pathogens you might introduce in another group.

It’s easy to implement a colour coding system

The colour coding system is a great way to optimise biosecurity within every livestock farm. To properly implement this system, you need the right products in various colours. Then, all staff members and visitors must comply with the colour coding system. By placing these signs at properly visible places, you clearly indicate each colour zone. This makes it easy for everyone to adhere to your new policy!