Abstract

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DISINFECTANT SANDEZIA® ON DIFFERENT SURFACES

Vargová M., Veszelits Lakti?ová K., *Zigo F.

ABSTRACT

Breeding and growing rabbits are kept to a large extent in intensive husbandry systems, mainly in cages with wire nets or slatted floor. The housing of rabbits is related to hygienic, behavioural, environmental and welfare aspects. Cleaning and disinfecting is imperative to maintain the wellbeing and health of animals. Thorough cleaning and adapted disinfection can help decrease the pathogen level and prevent or break the disease cycle. In this study we aimed on the efficacy of disinfection by using disinfectant Sandezia® in the form of powder applicated by scattering on the plastic and wooden floors of cages at a dose of 50g/m2. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the disinfectant was perform by microbiological swabs from the area 5 x 2 cm2 after mechanical cleaning and after disinfection, from evaluated surfaces in the rabbits cages. Disinfectant was effective on evaluated surfaces where significant decrease of microorganisms, except molds was obtained. After disinfection we determined 6.3x103 CFU of TCB (P

Keywords: disinfection, microbiological swabs, disinfectant, rabbit cage.