Biosecurity Flashcards
what is the aim of cleaning and disinfection?
to reduce the number of microorganisms
what specifically is cleaning?
the physical removal of organic matter and biofilms
what specifically is disinfection?
kills microbes
where can cleaning and disinfection be carried out?
on surfaces and fomites
in what areas is it better/easier to clean and disinfect? give an example
areas without animals, or in empty areas
ex.) between all-in/all-out in poultry, or in between production groups in swine
what are the 7 steps of cleaning and disinfection? describe
- dry cleaning: removal of fecal matter, bedding, etc.
- soak with water and cleaning product: loosen and turn organic material into solution, let sit, will carry some bacteria and viruses with it
- high pressure cleaning: rinse/remove the loosened organic material (foam up rinse down)
- drying: avoids dilution of disinfectant (in the next step), also starts killing some bacteria
- disinfectant: kills most of remaining organisms after cleaning, rinsing not required so disinfectant stays in contact for some time
- drying 2.0: prevent animals from coming into contact with residues and increases exposure time of disinfectant with microbes
- testing efficacy: culture plate most common byt contact plates good too
discuss the structure and function of detergents
amphipathic structure; hydrophilic and hydrophobic (polar and nonpolar sides) can colulize both polar and nonpolar substances, micelle interface because of the lipids in there
what are the 9 aspects of an ideal disinfectant?
- fast action
- limited inhibition by environmental factors or organic material (no sun inactivation)
- nontoxic
- stable as pure and diluted
- water soluble
- homogenous pure and diluted
- easy use
- penetrative
- non-corrosive
does any disinfectant have all 9 ideal aspects?
no
why does an ideal isinfectant need to be water soluble?
water is the main medium for solutions
why does an ideal disinfectant need to be penetrative?
through all the openings and pores in floor or materials to be disinfected
what 2 super important things is a water supply essential for in farming?
- physiology of animals
2. farm operation and cleaning
do all farms have a safe water source? what do they use instead sometimes?
no; lagoons, wells, tanks, etc.
what are the 2 types of water contaminants?
- chemicals (molecules)
2. biological
what are the 2 types of chemical water contaminants>
organic and inorganic
give 4 examples of chemical water contaminants
- pesticides
- heavy metals
- antibiotics
- toxins
give 5 examples of biological water contaminants
- bacteria
- viruses
- parasites
- fungi
- feces
what is the super bad problem with biological water contaminants?
they can enter the food chain through milk or muscle of food animals
what does the risk associated with drinking water contaminants depend on?
the concentration of the hazard and the volume of ater consumed
give an example of an animal who would be at greater risk associated with drinking water contaminants?
a cow, especially a lactating cow, due to the sheer volume of water they drink per day
what is the most common level of risk associated with drinking water contaminants?
low and moderate exposure for a long time
what happens as a result of low or moderature exposure over a long time to drinking water contaminants?
bioaccumulation in fat and tissues, such as in the case of heavy metals
in what areas is there a lower risk of contamination of water?
when coming from central sources or urban distribution
from what kind of water source is there high risk of water contamination? give 4 examples
farm reservoirs, such as lakes, rivers, lagoons, and runoff/soil contamination
what is one major threat to on-farm water quality? why? (2)
the animal industry itself; due to fecal runoff and cross-contamination
what are the 3 aspects of water risk management?
- water evaluation
- water treatment
- cleaning of water dispensers/main outlets
describe water treatment
physical removal of chemicals
how is water treatment accomplished?
filtration methods (sand or carbon filters)
what are the 2 types of filtration methods used in water treatment?
ultra or nano-filtration
what does filtration do in water treatment?
filters potentially remove microorganisms
what is water sanitation?
use of ozone of UV light to disinfect water
what is the most common method of water sanitation?
chlorination
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