Far-UVC (222 nm) is a safe, short-wavelength ultraviolet light that inactivates bacteria, viruses, molds, and spores just like traditional UVC. It cleans all the air exposed to the light, dramatically improving air quality in shared spaces, and can be safely used in occupied rooms without harming skin or eyes. Research shows it is as effective as traditional UVGI, and integrating Visium Far-UVC into existing mitigation systems enables faster, more efficient indoor air cleaning, verified by UL 8802 testing.
Visium has installed its innovative Far-UVC sanitization technology at Pig Hill Farms, providing a new layer of biosecurity against swine diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and influenza, according to the Business Wire.
Safe for both humans and animals, the system neutralizes pathogens in the air and on surfaces before they can infect pigs or farmworkers. PRRS alone costs the U.S. pork industry billions annually, and traditional prevention methods often exceed $1 million for large facilities. Far-UVC offers a cost-effective alternative that reduces disease risks, enhances productivity, and demonstrates its potential to transform livestock management and other industries through continuous, human-safe pathogen control. The BW writes:
ALVORD, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)-VISIUM’s innovative Far-UVC sanitization technology is installed at Pig Hill Farms, marking a significant advancement in the fight against diseases, such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). This installation demonstrates Far-UVC’s diverse applications across industries, as it offers effective broad spectrum biosecurity measures for the livestock industry.
PRRS and other disease threats represent ongoing challenges in the swine industry. PRRS alone costs the U.S. pork industry billions annually, severely impacting pig health, farm productivity, and overall industry profitability. The virus is known for its high mutation rate, which allows it to rapidly evolve and evade immunity, making outbreaks particularly challenging to control.
Influenza among pigs is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animal to animal and even humans. With the Visium light installed in a farrowing room as well as the two main areas all humans and equipment pass through at Pig Hill Farms, the technology is preventative in killing off any contamination that can affect human or pig health. […]
The installation at Pig Hill Farms marks a new approach to disease risk reduction, utilizing human and animal safe Far-UVC for biosecurity, biocontainment, and bio-exclusion where pathogens are inactivated before reaching the animals, contagious animals are prevented from infecting others, and a pathogen positive barn does not infect the neighboring facility. […]
The potential cost savings for pork producers are significant. With the average cost of PRRS impacting U.S. pig farms at $10+ per pig marketed, this installation offers an innovative way to reduce the burden of overall disease while improving production efficiency and sustainability in underserved areas like finishing.
Visium is committed to empowering industries with advanced sanitization technologies, and the installation at Pig Hill Farms is a prime example of how innovative solutions can revolutionize biosecurity, reduce costs, and safeguard the future of agriculture.
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