In the case of delivery of small and clean items such as semen, items can be passed through the sliding window directly into the office. This reduces the number of people entering the barn. Those who do come in are directed to leave their shoes and boots in the vestibule before proceeding. A sign on the change-room door lists the biosecurity protocols you require visitors to follow. Depending on the level of biosecurity and whether a shower will be taken, outerwear and underwear are dropped here.
Some farms expect everyone to shower before entering.
Others simply require visitors to change into farm provided boots and coveralls. In the latter case, the shower may be there only to be used by the operators at the end of the day when leaving the barn. As the shower itself is offset from the traffic flow, this plan allows either procedure to be followed. A commercial shower stall can be installed. A piece of slatted plastic flooring in front of the shower is warmer to stand on when drying off than the cold concrete floor.