Utilizarea biocidelor în domeniul veterinar

This material is part of the cycle of continuing education courses dedicated to fellow veterinarians within SNEC / 2024. The definition, classification and evolution of the legislation in the field of biocides are presented, tips and recommendations for the efficient and safe use of biocides as well as what we should remember in terms of sanitation and biocidal disinfectants. The second part presents some examples of biocidal substances/groups used in the veterinary field, as well as different mechanisms of action attributed to classical and modern pesticides (e.g. Repellents, Insect sterilization, Pheromones (attractants), Chitin-inhibitors, Insecticidal bacteria, Baculoviruses, Insecticide synergists, Fermentation products, Phenylpyrazoles. The mechanisms of the evolution of pesticide resistance are also presented.