Efficacy of Three Disinfectants Against Senecavirus A on Five Surfaces and at Two Temperatures

March 7, 2017 — 

What disinfectant to use against Senecavirus A? Does it vary based on surface type or temperature? These are the questions that a group of researchers from the University of Minnesota - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory are answering in the latest issue of the Journal of Swine Health and Production (JSHAP). [Source: UMN Swine Extension Newsletter - March 2017]

The project tested:
3 disinfectants:

• household bleach,
• a phenolic disinfectant and
• a quaternary ammonium - aldehyde

5 surfaces:

• aluminum,
• stainless steel,
• rubber,
• cement and
• plastic

2 temperatures:

• 25C (77F) and
• 4C (39F)

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