title: Environmental considerations of disinfectants used in agriculture.
abstract: Using disinfectants in agriculture increasingly requires consideration of the indirect effects on the environment and human health. At present, only limited information is available on post-application effects of disinfectants, and such data therefore needs to be gathered in order to assess potential effects. In addition, a basis exists for establishing precautionary guidelines using current information. Optimum handling and application procedures require a knowledge of the specific features of each type of disinfectant. A need to establish product standards through efficacy tests has also emerged. The benefits of disinfectants for disease control must also be weighed against any environmental consequences. Emergency application of a disinfectant carries different implications from routine use on farms, and any large-scale application should undergo an environmental impact assessment.
authors.affiliation: Red Meat Division, Market and Industry Services Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bruins
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Dyer
mesh_terms: D000383:Agriculture / Q000592:standards*; D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000818:Animals; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000592:standards*; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D004203:Disinfection / Q000592:standards*; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants