Re: RC: cleaning the barn??

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

Hi Jeri
Can't take credit for the mask (only the clorox); it was Kim's
precaution and a VERY good idea!
Bette

DESERTRYDR1@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I agree with Bette about wearing a mask.  Also wet cleanup (spraying
> everything done so there is no dust) is safer.  I work for a local Health
> Department in Environmental Health, our emphasis is on diseases people can
> get from animals.  Salmonella from fowl, also psittacosis (the one Bette was
> talking about) usually not a problem in chickens.  Rabbits carry tularemia,
> but more likely in wild than domestic rabbits.  Another thing to be concerned
> about is mice.  If you see mouse droppings, absolutely for sure use a mask
> and do wet cleanup.  A chlorine/water solution will only work if ALL organic
> matter (manure) has been removed.  It is a surface disinfectant only, will
> not penetrate through organic matter.  There are cleaners called quaternary
> ammonium compounds that are very good disinfectants, and will also kill the
> cause of psittacosis (chlamydia).  Read the instructions before using them.
> You might consider laying down lime before you spread the dirt, just because
> horses will dig and wear down the dirt to the old level in places.   I'd have
> to go through my files at work to come up with more specific info on
> potential problems housing horses in an ex-chicken and rabbit house.  If you
> write back, I will try to look on Monday.  jeri
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Bette Lamore
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