A Novel Approach ProvaStride’s patent-pending technology is truly unique. Using sodium percarbonate and tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) our chemistry team created a powerful new powder formula that generates in-situ peracetic acid (PAA). Sodium percarbonate and TAED alone don’t have much efficacy against pathogens when used in small quantities, but together, when ambient moisture is present, they create […]
Have you ever wondered how confident you should be that your sanitation chemical isn’t going to harm your equipment? There are procedures that test and report on material (metal) compatibility. Our R&D team uses an adapted version of procedure D 543-95 from the American Society Testing and Materials (ASTM) to test and report our material […]
Save Water and Money with Sterilex Ultra Step Water shortages are a major global issue — affecting 40% of the global population — and are projected to rise. Cargill, Tyson, Nestle, Coco-Cola, Kraft Heinz, and other food producers have aggressive water sustainability goals in their efforts to balance water use and water quality and reduce […]
Four Ways Biofilm Impacts Operational Efficiency Biofilm is a major concern to the food industry. Its invisibility and therefore lack of easy detection on food and non-food contact surfaces often leaves food processors uncertain over its presence or absence — especially when an unexpected microbial problem strikes an operation. Addressing microbial positives can be one […]
We’ve all heard of commodity disinfectants — peroxide, chlorine bleach, formaldehyde, etc. But do we really understand what role and advantages combination chemistries — think peroxide + quat, aldehyde + quat, peracetic acid, etc. – bring to the table? The key to selecting the right disinfectant for your facility is to keep it simple. Using […]
Top 5 things to look for on an EPA label We know most people skim product labels and many never actually read the detailed label instructions. We get it, EPA labels can be overwhelming, but the benefits of using EPA-registered products are only effective if the label is followed correctly. Knowing that we all skim […]
Laryngotracheitis (LT) can be devastating to poultry flocks. But, with proper biosecurity measures in place, LT virus can be prevented and controlled. LT is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the herpes virus, resulting in respiratory disease in chickens, turkeys, pheasants and some other species of birds. It’s a respiratory disease that usually kills […]
New branding designed to reflect the company’s commitment to fortifying animal health biosecurity and pathogen control Sterilex®, an industry leader in disinfection and microbial control, announced today a comprehensive rebrand for the company’s animal health product portfolio. The rebrand solidifies Sterilex’s commitment to improving biosecurity and protecting animal health and provides an opportunity to create […]
Water is the most important nutrient to a pig’s diet, yet many nutrition audits tend to overlook quantity, quality and methods used to deliver water to pigs. This leads to misunderstanding and mismanagement. Several industry experts recently addressed this forgotten nutrient at the 2020 Allen D. Leman Virtual Swine Conference. Health concerns such as diarrhea […]
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease infecting sows and pigs which can lead to reproductive failure in breeding age herds and can cause pneumonia and increased mortality in young animals. It is the most economically significant disease to affect U.S. swine production since the eradication of classical swine fever. To attempt […]
Biofilm is a grouping of cells that stick together, embedded in a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) composed of proteins, polysaccharides and other materials. More simply, it’s physical resistance of pathogens to disinfection. Before learning how to effectively remove biofilm, we first must understand how it’s formed.
Last week the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Avian Influenza is easily transferred through foot traffic and equipment movement. Are you using effective entry-way pathogen control?
