VeterinaryJanuary 5, 2025

Using the HaloFogger to Assist with Critical Disinfection Operations in Veterinary Schools

Elevating Hygiene Standards in Veterinary Schools with the HaloFogger®
With a diverse range of animals, high turnover rates, and specialized equipment, veterinary schools face unique challenges in reducing pathogens. In these complex environments, traditional disinfection methods often fall short, leaving hard-to-reach areas vulnerable to contamination. The Halo Disinfection System®, featuring the HaloFogger and our silver-stabilized HaloMist® disinfectant, offers a better solution to these challenges by delivering unparalleled disinfection across every inch of your critical spaces.

Critical Spaces for Disinfection
Veterinary schools encompass a wide array of high-risk areas where thorough disinfection is vital. Isolation units, for instance, pose a significant challenge to teams looking to reduce risks without adding costly hours of manual disinfection. These areas are hotspots for pathogen transmission and are an ideal application for the Halo Disinfection System. With our system, a dry mist of hydrogen peroxide and silver penetrates every corner, eradicating pathogens such as Clostridium difficile (a spore-forming bacterium that can cause enterocolitis in horses and calves) and reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

Surgical and recovery areas also require a heightened level of disinfection to protect animals during and after procedures. Traditional disinfection can miss hidden or hard to reach surfaces, but the HaloFogger’s fogging process covers every inch, eradicating harmful pathogens throughout the area. Similarly, radiology rooms benefit from HaloMist’s non-corrosive, residue-free formula, which is gentle on delicate equipment yet highly effective against pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus (a bacterium that can interfere with wound healing and cause skin infections in dogs) and Escherichia coli (the bacterium responsible for colibacillosis, leading to diarrhea and septicemia in pigs).

You can even disinfect non-surgical tools and durable equipment by creating a decontamination room with our HaloPortal. This is ideal for items like shovels, buckets, and other equipment commonly found in veterinary schools. Many of the tools used every day can harbor pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa  (an opportunistic pathogen associated with respiratory, wound, and reproductive tract infections in horses) and can benefit from routine disinfection. Routine disinfection of appropriate tools and equipment helps reduce cross-contamination risks and maintain a safer environment for animals, students, and staff.

The Halo Advantage
The Halo Disinfection System offers veterinary schools unmatched precision and reliability. It achieves a 6-log kill rate, eliminating 99.9999% of pathogens, including resilient microorganisms such as Clostridium difficile. HaloMist, with its non-corrosive formula, decomposes into water and oxygen, leaving no harmful residues behind. The straightforward three-step process of preparation, fogging, and reentry procedures makes whole-room disinfection simple and effective. Additionally, the adaptability of the system allows it to deliver consistent disinfection across diverse spaces, making it an invaluable tool for maintaining hygiene standards.

The ROI of Whole-Room Disinfection
By integrating the Halo Disinfection System, veterinary schools can not only elevate their hygiene protocols but also achieve significant operational and financial benefits. The system’s efficiency reduces the time and labor costs associated with manual disinfection, while its simple design and durability ensures years of reliable performance with minimal maintenance (our customers can even do most maintenance themselves).

With its proven ability to eliminate pathogens, the HaloFogger protects the health of animals, students, and staff—ultimately reducing potential costs associated with infections or outbreaks. Investing in the Halo Disinfection System is not just a commitment to safety and cleanliness; it’s a smart, cost-effective solution that delivers long-term value for veterinary schools.

Learn more about how the HaloFogger and HaloMist can redefine disinfection standards at your veterinary school today.