Description
There are many products available for poultry keepers and being conscious of the environment we have always recommended the more natural products available, steering away from the unnecessary use of harsh chemicals. This we continue to do and our main recommended products for day-to-day cleaning can be found listed on our website. However, there is a place for stronger disinfectants and periodically you should give the poultry house a thorough clean with a Defra approved product, especially during times of enhanced biosecurity for Avian Influenza controls or as required when specific Defra control zones are in place.
VirkonS is independently proven effective against viral, bacterial and fungal disease-causing organisms
Approved by DEFRA when enhanced biosecurity is required due to the risk of Avian Influenza.
Applications:
For disinfection of surfaces and equipment in veterinary surgeries and animal accommodation, including kennels, catteries and stables.
Also for use in dips.
VirkonS is effective on porous surfaces, in hard water, at low temperatures and in the presence of organic challenge.
This disinfectant product has been approved for disinfection of inanimate surfaces where an approved product is required to be used under the control legislation for the following specific disease(s) orders:
Poultry diseases including avian influenza, influenza of avian origin in mammals, Newcastle disease, paramyxovirus at a dilution rate of one part of this preparation plus 225 parts of water;
Foot and Mouth disease at the dlution rate of one part of this preparation plus 1300 parts of water
Swine vesicular disease at the dilution rate of one art of this preparatin plus 100 parts of water
This disinfectant product has also been approved at a dilution of 1 part of this preparation plus 80 parts water for disinfection of inanimate surfaces where General Orders require the use of an approved disinfectant, but this approval does not apply to disinfection required under the specific control legislation related to Tuberculosis disease. This approval is granted under the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Orders made by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in England, Scottish ministers in Scotland and Welsh ministers in Wales. For confirmation of continuing approval refer to the Defra list of approved disinfectants.
Directions for use:
Add contents of sachet (50g) to 5 litres of water to achieve a 1:100 (1%) solution. Apply using suitable spraying equipment at 300ml per square meter. Allow for a contact time of 10min. Up to 30 min may be required when facing low temperatures, soiling or for application requiring DEFRA approved dilutions.
Precautions:
Use disinfectants safely. Always read the label and product information on the product packaging before use. Store in a cool dry place. Once opened, use immediately. Do not allow concentrate or dilutions to enter watercourses. Do not mix with other chemicals. Do not soak metal objects for more than 10 minutes. 1% solutions are stable for approximately 5 days.
Manufacturer:
www.virkon.com LANXESS: Antec International Limited.
