Several compounds are used for aquaculture disinfection in Sydney.
At most, shrimp and fish hatcheries, processing facilities and grow-out, these
compounds are used to kill viruses, bacteria, and other pests that might
negatively affect productivity.
Depending on the country, rules and regulations
governing disinfectant use can range from simple to complex. Ultimately, the
use of compounds depends on their history of use, availability and
effectiveness. Users should remember that, however, some of the compounds used
can be hazardous to the culture animals, employees and the environment.
Regulations
of usage
A disinfectant is an agent such as radiation, heat or
chemical that neutralises, destroys or inhibits the growth of harmful
microorganisms. This is a common definition that encompasses a variety of
chemicals and other agents.
There are a lot of compounds used for aquaculturedisinfection. Examples of these compounds include ultraviolet
disinfection, ozone, quaternary ammonium compounds, iodophors, chlorinated
compounds, copper compounds, calcium oxides, calcium hydroxide, peroxides,
pesticides, dyes, aldehydes, and more.
Disinfectants are antimicrobial pesticides. Selling
these products is regulated. The types of disinfectants used in aquaculture are
non-public health products. They are effectively used to control the growth of odour-causing
bacteria, algae, bacteria that cause deterioration, spoilage, or fouling of
materials and other microorganisms infectious to animals.
The disinfectants used are licensed for use on hard
objects and inanimate surfaces to irreversibly inactivate or destroy infectious
bacteria and fungi, but not necessarily spores. If these compounds are used on
animals, they are considered drugs and they have to be regulated by the FDA.
This means that if compounds are used to prevent and treat a disease in a
living animal, it is a drug.
Responsible
use
Using compounds for aquaculture disinfection in Sydney
is a complex issue. The user would understand if there is a possibility for
residues in the final product even in those cases where the use of a compound
is without known risk or harm.
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