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From the Desk of the Vet Archives
The Importance of Disinfectant Rotation - Jan. 15, 2008
One of the most overlooked areas in kennel management is cleaning and disinfecting of the premises. More often than not decisions on what disinfectant to use are based on cost versus how effective in a kennel situation they are. Not all disinfectants are born equal and many are just plain ineffective. In many kennels infectious disease outbreaks could be prevented if the proper cleaning and disinfecting protocols were followed. We rely too heavily on medicines and vaccinations as preventions than taking the time to understand what disinfectant to use and when to use it. I see time and time again disinfectants used improperly and that leads to wasted time and money along with inadequate disinfecting leading to infectious diseases. Dr. Rick Kesler D.V.M.
The Importance of Disinfectant Rotation (Continued)- Feb. 15, 2008
Cleaning and the use of disinfectants in kennels are actually life saving measures that are the forefront of preventative medicine. Picking the right disinfectant is important and one topic we will discuss at a later date but even before using a disinfectant it is essential to use a degreaser. All kennels have feces ,urine, mucus and body hair and oils present. These must be properly removed first before applying a disinfectant. There are many kennel degreasers on the market that are designed to penetrate dried on oils and greasy debris and must be used if proper disinfection is to take place. Dr. Rick Kesler D.V.M.
Disinfectant's (Continued)- March 15, 2008
It’s wise to remember that there is no single disinfectant that is perfect for a kennel. For each disinfectant, the spectrum of activity, ease of use and cost must be taken into account. It's also good to remember that just because it states on the label that the disinfectant has an effect against a certain organism, it is not always the case.
Virkon or Trifectant, (Potassium Peroxymonosulfates) are very useful disinfectants in a kennel environment. Both have fairly good activity in the presence of organic material, making them my top choices. They are excellent choices for distemper and parvo virus but poor choices for ringworm. They have some detergent activity, are less corrosive to metal than bleach and once mixed can be active for up to 7 days.
Dr. Rick Kesler D.V.M.
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