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Keeping the boar breeding station germ-free – clean air for healthy animals

Hygienic air supply for maximum reproductive performance and safe occupational health and safety

In boar breeding stations, air quality is a crucial factor for animal health, fertility, and biosafety. Especially in closed buildings with intensively used pens, high animal stocking densities, and low air exchange rates, there is a risk of rapid germ spread via the supply air systems.

With Oxytec’s supply air sterilization systems and UV-C air purifiers, you can ensure that the air supplied is free of germs, viruses, spores, and bioaerosols—for stable animal health, reduced antibiotic use, and reliable hygiene in sensitive animal husbandry areas.

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Typical pollution caused by supply air in boar breeding facilities

Air source Typical loads Special features
Supply air ducts, intake Bacteria, viruses (e.g., PRRSV, influenza viruses), fungal spores Introduced from outside, often uncontrolled Filtered
Recirculated air or cross ventilation Dust, skin flakes, bioaerosols Turbulence and redistribution of existing germs
Technical rooms & airlocks VOCs, microorganisms carried by personnel or transport Transmission route for cross-contamination

Why use Oxytec in boar breeding?

Germ-free supply air through UV-C disinfection or filtration

Improve hygiene standards in a measurable and verifiable way

Can be combined with existing ventilation systems

Prevents the transmission of airborne germs between pens

Reliable protection against economic losses due to infections

Legal requirements

Animal welfare and biosecurity (e.g., TierSchNutztV, QS system, animal health regulations)

  • Supply air systems must not introduce pathogens
  • Supply air sterilization increases protection against disease outbreaks
  • Less germ contamination = lower antibiotic requirements

Workplace hygiene in accordance with the Biological Agents Ordinance

  • Protection of personnel from bioaerosols
  • Reduction of airborne pathogens throughout the entire work area
  • Relief for the respiratory tract, less exposure to spores and bacteria

Germ-free air exchange – better breeding, safer working

With Oxytec technology, you can create hygienically controlled air conditions in your boar breeding station that improve animal welfare, prevent disease, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Inquire now—we will be happy to advise you on the optimal air quality for your animal husbandry.

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oxytec technologies for the boar breeding station

Supply air sterilization with UV-C modules

Integration directly into supply air ducts or ventilation units

UV-C light eliminates germs, viruses, and spores before they enter the barn air

No ozone formation, low maintenance, safe for continuous operation

Air purifiers for stables, waiting areas, and hygiene areas

  • Closed UV-C recirculating air purifiers for occupied rooms
  • Removal of airborne pathogens and particles
  • Promotes reproductive performance and animal welfare

Plasma and combination systems

Particularly suitable for higher organic loads or odor problems

Additional reduction of ammonia and VOCs

Optional fine dust filters complement the overall hygiene concept

Typical areas of application

  • Supply air ducts for livestock ventilation systems
  • Occupied barn areas with high animal density
  • Technical and maintenance areas
  • Staff, changing, and airlock areas
  • Supply and feed storage areas

Your advantages with oxytec

Germ-free stable air for stable animal health

Protection against viruses, bacteria, and germs in the supply air

Less use of antibiotics, higher fertility

Can be integrated into existing technology

Low-maintenance, durable solutions

Safety for animals and employees

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the supply air in boar breeding stations critical for animal health?

Because germs, viruses (e.g., PRRSV, influenza viruses), fungal spores, and bacteria can be introduced into animal areas via the supply air. Especially in intensively used stables with high animal density, the supply air is a potential source of infection that endangers the herd and reproductive performance.

How does air disinfection with UV-C work in the supply air?

Our UV-C modules are integrated directly into supply air ducts or ventilation units. The UV-C radiation destroys the DNA and RNA of germs before they enter the barn air. This creates germ-free supply air—continuously and without chemicals.

Does the UV-C system replace existing filters?

No—it supplements existing filter systems. F7/F9 filters retain particles, while UV-C eliminates anything that gets through: germs, spores, viruses. The combination of filter + UV-C significantly increases hygiene safety.

How significant is the impact on boar fertility?

Low-germ barn air has a direct impact on animal welfare and reproductive performance. Lower germ pressure means:

  • Fewer inflammations and infections
  • Less use of antibiotics
  • Higher fertility rates and more stable health

How does UV-C affect employee health?

UV-C technology reduces bioaerosols and airborne pathogens—including those that pose a risk to staff. This protects the respiratory tract and reduces sick days due to airborne infections.

Is UV-C technology safe for humans and animals?

Yes. The UV-C radiation used is contained in closed modules or channels. No radiation escapes to the outside and no ozone is produced. The systems are designed for 24/7 operation in occupied stables.

How much maintenance is required?

Minimum:

  • UV-C tubes last up to 10,000 hours (typically replaced once a year)
  • No consumables, no chemicals
  • On request, Oxytec offers a service contract with fixed maintenance intervals

How does the system affect energy costs?

Targeted use in the supply air can often optimize air exchange. In combination with efficient air flow and heat recovery, UV-C can help reduce heating costs, especially in winter.

What regulations do the systems comply with?

The systems support compliance with:

  • QS, TierSchNutztV, IFS, and other animal welfare programs
  • Workplace protection (TRBA 120, Biostoffverordnung)
  • Hygiene guidelines for breeding and reproduction facilities

All Oxytec systems can be validated on request and document their hygienic effectiveness.