Is it really necessary to disinfect equipment Ive borrowed from a neighbour to reduce the chances of transmitting a disease?
It is your decision what biosecurity measures you adopt to reduce the transmission of disease. Because farm equipment is easily contaminated, it is important that if it has been borrowed, all evidence of faecal and other material is removed before the machinery or equipment has contact with your land or livestock. This will ensure that the natural disinfectant effect of sunlight and radiant heat can work effectively. Disinfection is another process that works quickly and efficiently provided all gross contamination has first been removed. While disinfection of borrowed syringes for example should always be done, disinfection in other situations depends on the likelihood of success with just cleaning and the importance placed on preventing the spread of disease.
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