COVID-19

Is Prevail effective against COVID-19?

Yes, when using Prevail Disinfectants we do expect efficacy against coronavirus disease.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is an enveloped virus, meaning that it is relatively easy to kill. Prevail Ready-to-Use Liquid and Wipes should be used with a 3-minute contact time. Prevail Concentrate should be used with a 5-minute contact time and a 1:40 dilution.
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Are pets in danger of catching Coronavirus?

Hong Kong announced a case of COVID-19 associated with a pet dog of a positive COVID-19 patient. What we’ve learned.

Where to Buy AHP® COVID-19 Approved Disinfectants

Virox^® Animal Health products are available exclusively through authorized distributors and partners in the US and Canada

COVID-19 FAQs

Prevail™ can be used to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces throughout your facility, in addition to helping you maintain a robust routine cleaning and disinfection protocol. Here is some useful information from frequently asked questions we have received: Read FAQs

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“The infection prevention experts call it the bug of the week club. They do not expect that this will end. This is just possibly the new norm.”

- Randy Pilon, President and CEO, Virox Technologies Inc.

Prevail™ efficacy against SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19

In cases of emerging viral pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, when there is no test that can be conducted to validate the efficacy of a disinfectant against an emerging viral pathogen, Health Canada utilizes the Broad Spectrum Virucide claim to determine the expected efficacy of a disinfectant against an emerging virus.
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How Virox Animal Health is meeting the challenges of COVID-19

See what measures Virox Animal Health is taking to meet the demands of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Veterinary practices brace for the effects of COVID-19

Rescue Disinfectants mentioned in a blog post for efficacy against Coronavirus by renowned vet consultant, Bash Halow.

Virox participates in Dog Gurus COVID-19 webinar

Nicole Kenny and Todd Hepburn help navigate cleaning and disinfecting best practices with Robin Bennet.
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What is a Pandemic?

Usually, we think of the kind of international disasters portrayed in movies, and while the effects of a pandemic can be serious the reality is it's not quite as dramatic. 
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What does an Outbreak mean?

An outbreak is less scary than a pandemic like COVID19, but it can still be damaging. In this video we go over what an outbreak is and how to ensure your facility is on top of preventing one from happening.
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Zoonotic Diseases

When we think of diseases that come from animals, we often think about the "blockbuster" viruses like Ebola, H1N1 influenza, and the Covid-19 pandemic. However, these diseases are all around us, and they aren't limited to viruses.
Learn more about Zoonotic Diseases and how we can keep ourselves healthy, and protect the animals around us.
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Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning and disinfection might sound like the job that nobody wants to do. After all, there are more fun ways to spend your time than mopping floors or scrubbing kennels, right? This may be true, but the bottom line is that cleaning and disinfection is everyone’s job, and it’s one of the most important steps in protecting your facility from infectious diseases.
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Vaccines

By now, you’ve likely heard a lot about outbreaks and how they happen. But what if we told you that the microbes that cause the most diseases could never start an outbreak in the first place? In addition to other infection prevention measures, one of the main things that stops these microbes is vaccines
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How to Handle a Sick Animal

Despite all of your preventative measures, the reality is that you could still come into contact with sick animals. Just one sick animal can cause an outbreak in your facility. Not only could this cost your facility thousands of dollars, but can also have a lasting impact on your reputation. So let’s take a look at symptoms to watch for, and how to manage a sick animal.
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Rebuilding after an outbreak

When dealing with the aftermath of an outbreak, try to remember that many facilities have dealt with outbreaks and gone on to continue providing top-notch care for their animals and clients. And this can happen by taking a few proactive steps to make the best of this unfortunate incident.
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One Health

‘One Health’ is founded on the concept that human, animal and environmental health are all connected, and many large-scale health issues will impact all three. Issues such as food security, vector-bone disease and environmental destruction pose a threat to the health of our communities, as well as the natural world around us.
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