Method and systems for disinfecting animal bedding and stalls

摘要

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.