Journal for Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology and Biosafety
Volume
11, Issue 2, June 2025, Pages 32–39
ISSN 2411-3174 (print version) ISSN 2411-0388
(online version)
BIOSAFETY
IN THE HOUSING ENVIRONMENT AS A FACTOR FOR COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION OF
METABOLIC SYNDROME IN HORSES
Borovkov S. B. 1, Kovalenko V. L. 2
1 Institute of
Veterinary Medicine of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine,
Kyiv, Ukraine, е-mail: serg_b78@ukr.net
2 State Scientific
Research Institute of Laboratory Diagnostics and Veterinary and Sanitary
Expertise, Kyiv, Ukraine
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and Kovalenko, V. L. (2025) ‘Biosafety in the housing environment as a
factor for comprehensive prevention of Metabolic syndrome in horses’,
Journal for Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology and Biosafety, 11(2), pp. 32–39.
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Citation for online version: Borovkov, S. B.
and Kovalenko, V. L. (2025) ‘Biosafety in the housing environment as a
factor for comprehensive prevention of Metabolic syndrome in horses’,
Journal for Veterinary Medicine,
Biotechnology and Biosafety, 11(2), pp. 32–39. DOI: 10.36016/JVMBBS-2025-11-2-6.
Summary. Тhe aim of this study was to evaluate the
effectiveness of a comprehensive biosecurity program in the prevention of
equine metabolic syndrome, specifically focusing on the use of biocide
complexes in horse housing environments and their impact on both the
microclimate and the horses’ health. Materials used included biocides
such as ‘DZPT‑2’, based on glutaraldehyde, and ‘Yodesol’
(iodine-based), ‘Geocid’ (benzalkonium chloride and deltamethrin-based),
which were applied during the disinfection and decontamination processes in
horse stables. Methods involved a combination of biosecurity measures,
including disinfection procedures and the monitoring of microbial and parasitic
loads in the stables. Additionally, the effects of these treatments on horses’
immune systems were assessed. The results indicated
that the application of the mentioned biocides significantly improved the
microclimate within the horse stables, reducing microbial load without
negatively impacting the horses’ non-specific
immunity. The study confirmed that these biocides do not have adverse effects
on the general health of the horses, and their use was associated with a
noticeable improvement in the overall environmental conditions. The findings
support the notion that maintaining proper hygiene and implementing
comprehensive biosecurity measures can effectively reduce the risk of
infections and contribute to the prevention of metabolic disorders such as
metabolic syndrome in horses. In conclusion, the study demonstrates the
importance of biosecurity practices, including regular disinfection and the use
of effective biocides, in ensuring the health and well-being of horses and
preventing metabolic complications associated with poor environmental
conditions
Keywords: disinfection, microbiological
load, immunity, metabolic disorders
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