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sanitation guide
All the notes on sanitation including, procedures, cleaning schedules, etc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is sanitzation | the maintenance of conditions conductive to health and involves bedding change, cleaning, and disinfection |
| cleaning removes | excessive amounts of dirt and debris |
| disinfection reduces/eliminates | unacceptable concentrations of microorganisms |
| why should agents designed to mask animal odors (febreze, glade, etc) not be used in animal housing facilities | they cant clean like a good sanitzation practice and it could harm animals ventilation |
| whats the difference between sterilization, disinfection, and sanitation | the degree of cleanliness |
| sterilization | the highest level of clean, the destruction of all organisms on an object including spores |
| disinfection | the second highest level of clean, reduction of a number of pathogenic microorganisms on an object to a harmless level |
| sanitzation | the third and last level of clean, reduces a number of microorganisms on an object to acceptable public heath standard |
| sanitzation also refers to: | making an object aesthetically pleasing and clean |
| where are the majority of microorganisms present | the dirt |
| a surface must be properly___________ before using a sanitizer | cleaned |
| what can be used to achieve both cleaning and sanitizing in one step | bleach |
| the effectiveness of a sanitation or disinfecting agents depends on what two characteristics | 1. must be mixed properly 2. and follow the recommended contact time |
| whats three examples of animals that produce urine scale | rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters |
| what agent must be used before washing to achieve proper sanitization of their caging | acid solutions |
| clean with___________________ and render the surfaces____________ | all lose soil, visibly clean |
| __________ free of all detergent | rinse |
| apply_____________________ and allow it to remain in _______________ for prescribed time | disinfectant/ sanitizer, contact with the surface |
| whats the four main characteristics of bleach | it kills everything, its inexpensive and easy to get, do not get it near mouth, nose, etc, and it cleans and sanitzes |
| which animal reacts adversely (badly) to phenols | cats |
| Quaternary ammonia compounds can be combined with | detergents |
| what are five characteristics of Quaternary ammonia compounds: | combine with detergent, its fast acting, its odorless, non irritating, and available |
| solid bottomed rodent cages are cleaned | 1-2 times per week |
| solid bottomed guinea pig cages are cleaned | 3 times a week |
| cage shelving should be washed at least | once a month |
| rabbit excreta pans are cleaned | 3 times a week |
| cat and ferret litter pans are cleaned | daily |
| dog excreta pans are cleaned | daily |
| dog, cat, and rabbit cages are cleaned at least | every 2 weeks |
| check feed and water | daily |
| floors should be | swept and mopped every day |
| animal rooms should be | emptied, cleaned, and disinfected on a fixed scheduled |
| cleaning should include | walls, ceilings, lights, and exposed surfaces |
| clogged vents reduce | air circulation |
| vents ans doors should be kept free of | dust, grime, hair, and feathers |
| feed and bedding containers should be lined with | disposable plastic |
| what are considered to be vermin | flies, fleas, cockroaches, ticks, and wild rodents |
| what are the three key components of an effective vermin control program | keep areas sanitary, dispose of substances properly, and close doors |
| what problems can unwanted vermin cause in an animal facility | they can spread disease, carry infections, have parasites |
| how do vermin enter a facility | threw cracks/ small holes, feed, and bedding |
| four measures used to control vermin | dispose of food, keep bedding proper, sealing cracks, and closing doors |
| use of pesticides in animal areas should be applied by | knowledgeable people and must not contact animals or their feed/ bedding |
| what are two relatively harmless chemicals that can be used to control cockroach infestations | bardic acids and amorphous silica |
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