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 […]
El Síndrome Reproductivo y Respiratorio Porcino (PRRS) es una enfermedad vírica que infecta a cerdas y cerdos y que puede provocar fallos reproductivos en piaras en edad de cría y causar neumonía y un aumento de la mortalidad en animales jóvenes. Es la enfermedad de mayor importancia económica que ha afectado a la producción porcina estadounidense desde la erradicación de la peste porcina clásica. Para intentar [...]
El biofilm es una agrupación de células que se adhieren entre sí, incrustadas en una matriz autoproducida de sustancia polimérica extracelular (EPS) compuesta de proteínas, polisacáridos y otros materiales. Más sencillamente, es la resistencia física de los patógenos a la desinfección. Antes de aprender a eliminar eficazmente el biofilm, primero debemos entender cómo se forma.
La semana pasada, el Servicio de Inspección Zoosanitaria y Fitosanitaria (APHIS) del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA) confirmó la presencia de una cepa altamente patógena de gripe aviar en una manada comercial de pavos en el condado de Chesterfield, Carolina del Sur. La gripe aviar se transfiere fácilmente a través del tráfico peatonal y el movimiento de equipos. ¿Está utilizando un control eficaz de los patógenos en las vías de entrada?
