Cleaning and disinfecting must be done thoroughly or you are wasting your time.
Disinfectants are inactivated by organic matter. It is important to remove debris before disinfection.
Always carefully read and follow label instructions.
After disinfection or chemical sterilization, rinse thoroughly any surface in contact with food, water or bird.
If unsure of product safety, ask your veterinarian.
Make an educated choice when selecting disinfectants and cleaning agents.

It is important to form good habits so that sanitation becomes as much a routine as cleaning. The prevention of disease through good hygiene helps avoid veterinary visits, adult and pediatric problems, and is much more reliable than depending on drugs to control disease. It is far easier and less expensive to prevent disease with good sanitation than it is to cure the problem after the fact. Many microorganisms and parasites exist as opportunists in the bird world. Under the proper circumstances, these organisms can create disease and disrupt an avian facility.

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