Re: RC: cleaning the barn??

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

Hi Kristine
I always dilute Clorox bleach with water and spray the whole barn stalls
with it each year before foaling season began. Then I was told by a vet
that it was not really effective. The disinfectant that is really
effective against staph germs requires a permit to have it according to
this vet--- very toxic.
I have to admit, though, I still feel better spraying the barn--- I use
a cheap insecticide sprayer from a hardware store.
Bette

> Kristine Hammond wrote:
> 
> Allright ridecampers!!  I need some help.  Here in northern Nevada the
> weather is getting really cold really fast.  I just moved into a new
> stable with a barn that has housed many chickens and rabbits, no
> horses for at least 10 years.  I am digging the chicken and rabbit
> manure out, and hauling it out to the garden area. MY QUESTION IS: are
> there diseases that I should treat the ground for or spray the sides
> of the stalls with a disinfectant?  I have never had to do this
> before.  I am going to bring in a couple of truckloads of sand  for
> fresh dirt in the stalls.  Any suggestions would be welcome.
> Thanks-Kriss

-- 
Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians, Home of 16.2hh TLA Halynov
(yes, REALLY!)
http://www.arabiansporthorse.com