VPE 511: Environment and Environmental Hygiene (2+1)

Disinfection in Animal house

EXERCISE-10: DISINFECTION IN ANIMAL HOUSE

• Disinfection is the term applied for the destruction of microorganisms (potential pathogens) on the surface of inanimate objects.
• Chemical disinfectants are most commonly used for animal housing. Chemical disinfectants includes acids, alkalis, alcohols, aldehydes, halogens, phenols and quaternery ammonium compounds.
• Most disinfectants are liquids that require dilution which is particular for each. A specific contact time is required for effective disinfection.
• Ethylene oxide and paraformaldehyde are the commonly used gaseous disinfectants.

Ideal Characteristics of chemical disinfectants

• It should have broad spectrum of activity.
• It should not have toxic in water
• It should be soluble in water.
• It should be non-corrosive
• It should also be cheap and easily available.