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Choosing a Research Facility Disinfectant: What Two Peer-Reviewed Studies Show About ClO2, Sporicidal Activity, and Animal Aversion
By Kyle DeBruhl Uncategorized Animal Research · Disinfection Science · Facility Operations · 12 min read Disinfectant selection in an animal research facility is a scientific decision — one that affects your data, your animals, your equipment, and your staff. Here is what the peer-reviewed literature actually shows, and what it means for your protocol. Key takeaways Vimoba and
What Facility Managers Should Expect From Cage Wash Suppliers
By Kyle DeBruhl Uncategorized When facility managers evaluate new cage wash suppliers, the conversation often begins with discovering waste. Uncalibrated dispensing systems quietly overdose chemicals for months before anyone notices the drums emptying faster. Rewashing loads wastes water and electricity. Staff spend hours troubleshooting problems that shouldn't exist. Chemical deliveries arrive unpredictably, forcing facilities to stockpile inventory that ties
Vivarium Decontamination: When Can You Resume Operations?
By Donna Monroe Uncategorized Skip to Quick Reference Skip to Contact We've spent three weeks walking through contamination response—from the initial call to assessment of your internal capabilities. This week we close the loop: when can you actually put animals back in your vivarium and resume operations? Aeration and Chemical Clearance Every facility manager asks this question immediately:
The True Cost of Dilution
By Kyle DeBruhl Bacteria, Biomedical Research, Pathogen, Resource Efficiency, Uncategorized, Viruses We recently heard clients discussing disinfectant concentrations and contact times for their vivarium. One researcher mentioned using a popular hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant at a 1:16 (8oz per gallon) dilution ratio, while others reported using the same product at a 1:64 (2oz per gallon) dilution for the same purposes. This conversation highlighted a common industry challenge:
Poinsettias and pH
By Kyle DeBruhl Uncategorized Looking to add a little science to your holiday traditions? This holiday season, you can do a festive science experiment with your family using something you already have around the house: poinsettias. These classic Christmas plants aren’t just decorative—they can help you create homemade pH test strips. Here’s How It Works: Gather Supplies: A poinsettia,Choosing the Right Disinfectant for Controlling Coxiella burnetii
By Kyle DeBruhl Bacteria, Sanitation, UncategorizedChoosing the Right Disinfectant for Controlling Coxiella burnetii: Key Factors to Consider Coxiella burnetii (pronounced “KOK-see-EL-uh burn-ET-ee-eye”), the bacterium responsible for Q fever, presents a unique challenge in both healthcare and agricultural environments. Known for its resilience and classification as a CDC/HHS Select Agent, C. burnetii requires special consideration when developing disinfection protocols. Because of
The Neuroscience of Gratitude
By Kyle DeBruhl Uncategorized At Quip Laboratories, we are always interested in the science of things, and that includes the science of gratitude. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to share some science on how gratitude affects our brains and bodies, and how we can cultivate more of it in our lives. The Chemistry So what goes on in
2022 Will See the Long-Awaited Return of the Quip Labs Party for a Cause!
By Kyle DeBruhl UncategorizedIt’s been three years since we last lit up the dance floors during the National AALAS Meeting, but 2022 will see the return of the Quip Labs Party for a Cause!This year we are thrilled to announce that all donations taken at the party will go to benefit Americans For Medical Progress. Focused on public
