This white paper proved interesting.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of application of an alcohol-based antiseptic (80% ethyl alcohol) hand rub (ABAHR) with that of a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate scrub (CGS2) for immediate reduction of the bacterial population on the skin of dogs.
Source: AVJR, September 2018. Link. (abstract only) Application of both products significantly decreased skin bacterial colony counts compared with findings for pre-application samples. The number of CFUs per plate or post-application percentage reduction in CFUs per plate did not differ between treatments. There were no adverse skin reactions associated with either application.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Results indicated that applications of ABAHR and CGS2 were equally effective at immediately reducing the bacterial population on the skin of dogs, and there was no significant difference in percentage reduction in colony counts between the 2 applications.
INSIGHTS: This is a great paper for salespersons to share with associate veterinarians and technicians.