Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease infecting sows and pigs which can lead to reproductive failure in breeding age herds and can cause pneumonia and increased mortality in young animals. It is the most economically significant disease to affect U.S. swine production since the eradication of classical swine fever. To attempt […]
In our previous post, Biofilm Basics: How it’s formed, we learned about how biofilm is formed and its Extracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS). What makes biofilm so dangerous to public health is its outstanding resistance to antibacterial treatments and disinfection. Resistance to antimicrobial treatment Resistance is the ability not to be affected by something, especially adversely. […]
In der vergangenen Woche bestätigte das US-Landwirtschaftsministerium (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) das Auftreten eines hoch pathogenen Stammes der Vogelgrippe in einem kommerziellen Putenbestand in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Die Vogelgrippe wird leicht durch Fußgänger und den Transport von Geräten übertragen. Wenden Sie eine wirksame Erregerkontrolle bei der Einschleppung an?
One of the best ways to prevent disease and optimize performance in your broiler operation is to make sure your water supply is clean and waterlines are in good condition. Feed and water consumption are strongly correlated, and water consumption can be an indicator of flock health and performance. Water quality also has a direct […]
At Sterilex, we develop innovative technologies and solutions to control microbial threats and maintain healthy environments. Our products control pathogens, enhance well-being, ensure product integrity, and increase productivity in the industries we serve. It is very important to us that our products perform the way they are designed to and truly safeguard our food supply, […]
We’ve all heard of commodity disinfectants — peroxide, chlorine bleach, formaldehyde, etc. But do we really understand what role and advantages combination chemistries — think peroxide + quat, aldehyde + quat, peracetic acid, etc. – bring to the table? The key to selecting the right disinfectant for your facility is to keep it simple. Using […]
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