Page 5383 - Week 12 - Thursday, 28 October 2010
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(2) F10 disinfectant (which has no adverse side effects on people/animals) is used in the decontamination process. It is disseminated with a spray pack to ensure that it is dispersed in all corners of the pens and gates.
(3) A number of control protocols have been implemented to avoid or control the risk of infection upon collection of the animal, these include: the placement of disinfectant foot baths at the entrance to the foyer and kennel areas, the use of quarantine pens, removal of access to the pens by the general public, the daily cleaning of kennel walls, gates and floors with disinfectant and the routine monitoring of dogs for signs of the virus. If a dog has to be euthanized, euthanasure occurs in the pen, and the body placed into a sealed bag and immediately removed to avoid further disease spread. The disease control measures implemented at DAS have been approved by the ACT Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Will Andrew.
(4) From 13 September 2010, all dogs within the DAS facility are being vaccinated against parvovirus in an effort to reduce the risk of further parvovirus spread.
(5) Yes as of 13 September 2010.
(6) Records maintained by DAS from 1 July 2010 found 1 dog that had subsequently been euthanized that had a registered interest from a foster carer. This dog was not fostered, as it had a confirmed case of parvovirus, so it was humanely euthanized.
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