Disinfectant’s
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.
Disinfectant’s
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