A dry environment resulting in reduced germ pressure. Hygiene powders are used to absorb moisture and thereby improve the infection pressure and the shed climate.
A good hygiene powder improves air quality and airways of animals, and dry berths prevent infections.
Hygiene powders are used for, among other things:
Cattle: berths, walkways, young cow's sheds
Pigs: rest areas, drinking and eating areas.
Poultry: the entire floor, drinking areas, nests, cages, etc.
Where should I look for when choosing a hygiene powder? (Links to blog)