By Kyle DeBruhlCompanion Animal Care, Detection & Monitoring Products, Disinfectants, Hard Surfaces
Veterinary professionals are increasingly focused on creating environments that promote animal comfort and reduce stress. But are your disinfectants helping—or unintentionally doing harm? Recent research has uncovered something that should give every clinic pause: animals are demonstrating significant aversion to certain hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants commonly used in clinical and research settings. These findings raise important
By Kyle DeBruhlBiomedical Research, Detection & Monitoring Products, Sanitation
In swine research facilities, especially those involved in genetic engineering and xenotransplantation, maintaining stringent biosecurity measures is essential to ensure the integrity of research and the health of both animals and staff. The risk of contamination can compromise research results, endanger animal welfare, and even pose health risks to personnel. That’s why at Quip Labs,
What is ATP? Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a chemical produced in all living cells. Its presence on a surface is an indication of organic contamination. That contamination can come from human contact, bacterial presence or some other form of organic residue. The amount of ATP remaining on a cleaned surface is a direct indication of
1. Know your Pathogens. Different disinfectants offer different levels of efficacy and knowing which bacteria and viruses your facility is most likely to encounter will help you know which disinfectant to use. For example, as you can see by filtering our chemical products by efficacy claims, Canine Distemper Virus has a completely different set of recommended products
We’re officially announcing our Expanded Lab Services! In an effort to meet the ever-increasing needs of our growing customer base, we’re excited to announce that we have expanded our environmental monitoring capabilities! Whether you have a mystery pathogen in your facility, or just need third-party validation, we can help. We have a few different ways that we can
You can increase the efficacy of your facility hygiene plan by downloading your copy of the Sanitation Survival Guide, and keeping it in your facility. Below you’ll find a few highlights from the guide, as well as a form to download it on your own. Quick and Dirty Tips to Get Clean: The four pillars