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<0.01); 0 CFU of CB (P<0.001); 1.6x103 CFU of molds (P<0.05) on plastic floor. Results from wooden floor was 1.4x103 CFU of TCB (P<0.05); 2.2x101 CFU of CB (P<0.05) and 3.6x103 CFU of molds after disinfection. Presented results from the microbiological swabs represent decrease of microorganisms, in compare with numbers of colonies forming units of microorganisms before disinfection which shows that disinfectant Sandezia® was effective. Improved training in the correct application of hygiene measures is necessary due to ensuring correct zoohygienic conditions.

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