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Smallholding => Equipment => Topic started by: Bumblebear on August 16, 2012, 08:35:56 am

Title: Which Disinfectant do you peeps use?
Post by: Bumblebear on August 16, 2012, 08:35:56 am

I want as eco friendly a disinfectant as possible for the poultry/animal areas and the trailer.  Virkon S seems too "chemically", what product does everyone use?

Title: Re: Which Disinfectant do you peeps use?
Post by: Mammyshaz on August 16, 2012, 01:07:52 pm

Poultry shield is a good all-round disinfectant and mite killer. I'm not sure about the environmental impact. It has no smell and is safe for all animals. The main thing for me is it kills REDMITE!
I think it it P&T poultry who have a good post on the data of this product if you want a read.

I only have a few hens so this is all I need, don't know what would be the best choice for other animal diseases.

Title: Re: Which Disinfectant do you peeps use?
Post by: supplies for smallholders on August 16, 2012, 03:26:18 pm

If you want a DEFRA approved disinfectant that is also "quite" enviro friendly us Viratec P This is the blurb on the product:

Viratec-P Poultry Disinfectant cleans and disinfects in one application and  is UK DEFRA approved against all notifiable poultry diseases. Containing a  powerful composition, Viratec-P is highly effective against 65 strains of virus in over 19 viral families, hundreds of strains of bacteria and over 100 strains  of fungi.[/i]
Powerful and fast-acting, Viratec-P will kill bacteria with contact times as  low as 5 minutes. Ideal for use on housing, arks, equipment and effective on  porous surfaces, hard water and in the presence of organic matter.[/i]
Viratec-P is environmentally acceptable with an exceptional safety profile  towards man and animals when used and disposed of as instructed on the label.  [/i]
500g makes 50 litres[/i]

Thanks[/i]

Title: Re: Which Disinfectant do you peeps use?
Post by: supplies for smallholders on August 16, 2012, 03:29:20 pm

Just noticed that you also want to use on the trailer and animal areas - viratec P may not be suitable for all - I would suggest Sorgene 5 for trailers and livestock areas. - Not Enviro friendly though....