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US 2003/0192485 A1Published application
Method and systems for disinfecting animal bedding and stalls
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InventorWilliam Opfel
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Animal bedding disinfecting methods and systems are disclosed that facilitate removal of contaminants and pathogens from reusable animal bedding. A disinfecting method includes: preparing soiled animal bedding for disinfecting; disinfecting the soiled animal bedding; and reusing the disinfected animal bedding. A disinfecting system for supplying at least one disinfecting medium to animal bedding includes: a cover configured to create a controlled environment around the animal bedding; and at least one disinfecting medium reservoir associated with the cover configured to supply at least one disinfecting medium to the animal bedding within the controlled environment. A disinfecting system for supplying heat to animal bedding includes a heating cover configured both to create a controlled environment around the animal bedding and to supply heat at a temperature of at least approximately 200° F. for a time period of at least approximately 5 minutes to the animal bedding.
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A method of disinfecting soiled animal bedding for reuse, the method comprising:
A method of disinfecting soiled animal bedding for reuse, the method comprising:
A method of disinfecting soiled animal bedding for reuse, the method comprising:
A method of disinfecting soiled animal bedding for reuse, the method comprising:
A method of disinfecting soiled horse bedding in a horse stall for reuse, the method comprising:
An animal bedding disinfecting system for supplying at least one disinfecting medium to animal bedding to disinfect the animal bedding for reuse, the disinfecting system comprising:
A horse bedding disinfecting system for supplying heat to horse bedding to disinfect the horse bedding for reuse, the disinfecting system comprising a heating cover configured both to create a controlled environment within a horse stall containing the horse bedding and to supply heat at a temperature of at least approximately 200° F. for a time period of at least approximately 5 minutes to the horse bedding.
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Removal of dung or urine ; Removal of manure from stables: cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets
Housing animals; Equipment therefor: air-conditioning, e.g. ventilation, of animal housings
Housing animals; Equipment therefor: floor coverings, e.g. bedding-down sheets ; Stable floors
Floor coverings, e.g. bedding-down sheets ; Stable floors: litter
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1. Technical Field
This invention generally relates to animal husbandry, and more specifically relates to a method and systems for disinfecting animal stalls and animal bedding for reuse.
2. Background Art
The invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, where like designations denote like elements, and:
FIG. 1 is a flow diagram illustrating a disinfecting method according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a side view of a horse stall and a disinfecting system according to an embodiment of the invention during the disinfecting method of FIG. 1;
1. Overview, Terminology, and Definitions
The invention is particularly useful in disinfecting and cleansing horse stalls to separate the horse bedding from the contaminants and pathogens that collect in the horse bedding over time and present health risks to the horse, and return the horse bedding for continued use. Embodiments of the invention prolong the usefulness of the horse bedding, promote a healthy environment for the horse, and reduce the overall maintenance and health care costs for the horse.
However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the invention is not limited to uses relating to horses and horse stalls, or for that matter trailers, barns, corrals, arenas, racetracks, and the like. Rather, any description relating to horses and the like is for the exemplary purposes of this disclosure, and those of ordinary skill in the art will also understand that the invention may also be used in a variety of applications with similar results for a variety of animals, such as in stalls, cages, kennels, trailers, racetracks, arenas, and the like for animals including, among others: animals such as cats, dogs (including racing dogs like greyhounds), gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, rats, hamsters, rabbits, ferrets, and skunks; laboratory animals; farm animals, such as chickens and other poultry, goats, sheep, pigs, cows, elk, and deer; and zoo animals.