Release of a kit to safely and effectively decontaminate canines exposed to toxic substances
GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TDA Research and Mantel Technologies Launch Innovative Canine Decontamination Kit
TDA Research, a leading research and development firm, and Mantel Technologies, a leader in innovative product development and delivery, announce the launch of TDA's Canine Decontamination Kit. The kit, which was developed under sponsorship from the US DOD, provides handlers and other professionals with the tools to remove unwanted materials, including highly toxic chemical warfare agents, from a canine's fur to prevent deleterious interactions and spread. The kit is highly effective under field conditions, at the point of contamination, without logistic support such as power, water or equipment. This new product supports safety and survivability of both working dogs and the humans they support.
"TDA Research has had an active chem-bio defense research and development effort for the past 30 years. TDA researchers have developed products, published papers, and books, to help protect the warfighter from these harmful materials. We had a great experience developing the materials and methods in the laboratory, then working with other scientist, veterinarians, handlers, trainers, and canines to refine and validate the decontamination kit," said Brian France, Ph.D., Principal Investigator at TDA Research.
Mantel Technologies, a leader in innovative product development and delivery, is excited to announce an agreement with TDA to serve as the exclusive worldwide distributor of the product.
"Mantel has been developing point-of-need products to support the readiness, health and well-being of working dogs since 2017 and TDA's canine decontamination kit is a natural fit in our products portfolio. The kit addresses a critical need for both the canine and their human teammates to ensure contaminants encountered in the field are managed and do not have a lasting effect on their health and quality of life." said Mike Cushman, President & CEO at Mantel Technologies.
The kit is offered in two variants dependent upon the use scenario. Each kit is comprised of a set of wipes proven to be effective, show no irritation and to be non-toxic to canines and humans. A training kit option is available to support team training and field readiness.
Canine Decontamination Kits are now available for purchase through Mantel Technologies. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call (720) 310-5609.
About TDA Research
TDA Research, Inc. is an R&D company that develops and manufactures advanced materials, chemical processes, and aerospace and military hardware. Privately owned and founded in 1987, TDA works to develop, test, and validate, materials, devices and kit for customers with demanding requirements. TDA researchers have developed multiple chemical and biological defense technologies for both military and civilian first responders. For this important canine decontamination kit, TDA has conducted early laboratory development and decontamination testing to validate performance. TDA's partnership with Mantel has provided veterinarian and handler input and hands on performance evaluations. TDA is proud to partner and distribute this technology through Mantel.
About Mantel Technologies
Mantel Technologies is a technology company focused on delivering products and solutions in Decision Support, Performance, and Safety and Survivability. Among its applications domains, Mantel has a robust product pipeline and service offerings in the working dog and general veterinary fields. A major emphasis of its canine products is bridging logistics and care challenges through delivery of point-of-need products including a forthcoming shelf-stable canine blood product to provide lifesaving prehospital care, a physiological monitoring implant to mitigate heat-related injuries and improve quality of life, and a fieldable VO2Max monitoring system to support canine readiness assessment.
Media Contact
Stephanie Barton, Mantel Technologies, 1 (720) 310-5609, [email protected], https://manteltechnologies.com
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