Are you managing a veterinary clinic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Animals and their housing facilities can cause disease outbreaks<\/a>. Sanitation is non-negotiable. Regardless of your facility size, ensure it’s hostile to microbes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you make your animal facility more sanitary? Continue reading for five best practices in maintaining animal facility cleanliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Establish a solid sanitation plan. Your primary goal is to clean and disinfect key surfaces. Ensure they adhere to the standard procedures based on the Animal Welfare Act<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning and sanitation are different but related. Cleaning involves removing organic matter. Meanwhile, sanitation applies chemical disinfectants to kill pathogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Part of the sanitation plan is assigning a specific person in command. Generally, the shelter manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with the plan. They must oversee the cleaning process and adjust whenever necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Identify the key surfaces to sanitize. Start with high-contact surfaces for both humans and animals. These include animal cages, exam tables, and veterinary instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take note of surfaces small or newborn animals touch. Young animals often have no necessary vaccines. Sanitize your staff and animal carriers’ clothing, as well as the intake counters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Invest in the best sanitary solutions for your facility. These are cleaning and disinfecting solutions that pass rigid regulatory standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Calculate your bleach solutions accurately. Use a half cup of bleach and mix it with a gallon of water. Check the concentration on the label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. A Solid Sanitation<\/strong> Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Extra Attention to Key Surfaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Using the Right Sanitary Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n