ABSTRACT: With so many disinfectants available for use in veterinary practice, this article offers an overview of the types and mechanisms of a range of commonly used preparations and how and why correct selection and usage is so important.

Author

Sairead Wild BSC (Hons), RVN

Sairead qualified in 2016 with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing with Applied Animal Behaviour; and is currently enrolled at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies studying for a Master’s degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour: She works as an Education Consultant for a nationally recognised; Ofqual-approved awarding body and has special interests in animal behaviour and infection control.

Email: saireadwild@hotmail.com

Keywords: Disinfectants; infection control; veterinary

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 32 (12) • December 2017 pp375-378

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