Veterinarians: Disinfectant Resources

Disinfection protocols, when implemented correctly, can be a cost-effective means of reducing pathogenic organisms and are an important step in any biological risk management program. Development and implementation of a step-by-step disinfection protocol for the control and prevention of infectious disease has become essential for farms and veterinary clinics.

These references will provide an overview of:

• Considerations necessary when choosing a disinfectant and developing a disinfection protocol
• Various classes of disinfectants and their advantages and disadvantages
• Important information found on disinfectant labels
• Essential steps of an effective disinfection protocol

Resources:

• Disinfectants 101 (PDF 424KB) 
• Characteristics of Selected Disinfectants (PDF 145KB)
• Bacteria Group Review Table (PDF 62KB)
• The Antimicrobial Spectrum of Disinfectants (2010) 
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• Virus Family Table (PDF 277KB)