In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Kevin Whitaker from CID LINES, an Ecolab Company, discusses swine biosecurity and the importance of using cleaners and detergents to make disinfectants more effective and strengthen biosecurity protocols. He outlines the chemistry behind alkaline and acidic cleaners, their applications, and the economic benefits of using them correctly. Discover actionable tips to improve barn hygiene, reduce pathogen loads, and boost disinfection effectiveness. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Reducing pathogen levels improves herd performance by lowering disease pressure and maximizing disinfectant effectiveness."
Meet the guest: Kevin Whitaker brings over 30 years of experience in swine production, with expertise in genetics, nutrition, animal health, and especially biosecurity protocol development. He holds the role of Senior Distribution Account Manager at CID LINES, an Ecolab company, providing technical and sales support for swine hygiene solutions.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:31) Introduction
- (03:26) Biosecurity product layering
- (06:05) Alkaline vs. acidic cleaners
- (08:21) Benefits of cleaners
- (10:41) Getting teams on board
- (14:38) Application techniques
- (20:49) Final three questions
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- Fortiva
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