Virkon S
£31.15
In stock
Description
Virkon S is the breakthrough disinfectant formulation that defines on farm biosecurity. With powerful, proven performance against over 500 strains of viruses, bacteria and fungi including Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Avian Influenza, Salmonella and Campylobacter, Virkon S is selected by governments worldwide for Emergency Disease Control.
Leading the way forward in best practice biosecurity programmes, Virkon S provides a wide range of applications to commercial livestock producers, veterinary hospitals and farmers.
Uses:
Virkon S offers a flexible disinfectant solution for; general surface, farm equipment, footdip, water and aerial disinfection.
- Surface and Farm Equipment Disinfection
- Terminal and Continuous Disinfection
- Disinfectant Foot Dip Preparation and Use
- Aerial Disinfection
Surface and Farm Equipment Disinfection
Surface Disinfection:
The level of disease-causing organisms present after basic cleaning can remain high enough to offer a serious disease challenge to livestock. Using a proven disinfectant such as Virkon S against viruses, bacteria, fungi, and moulds is essential.
Surface Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
Routine Disinfection for all surfaces, earth, wood, and concrete | 1:100 (10 grams of Virkon S to every 1 litre of water) | Using a pressure washer or other mechanical sprayer, apply Virkon S solution at an application rate of 300 ml/m2 |
Surface Application Usage Chart
To estimate the total surface area to be disinfected, including walls and ceilings, multiply the total floor area by 2.5.
Surface Area | Volume of | Routine Disinfection and UK DEFRA General Orders 1:100 (1%) | 1:200 (0.5%) | UK DEFRA Diseases of Poultry Orders 1:280 |
to be Disinfected | Water Required | Quantity of Virkon S to be added | ||
50m2 | 15 litres | 150g | 75g | 54g |
100m2 | 30 litres | 300g | 150g | 107g |
500m2 | 150 litres | 1.5kg | 750g | 536g |
1000m2 | 300 litres | 3kg | 1.5kg | 1.071kg |
2500m2 | 750 litres | 7.5kg | 3.75kg | 2.68kg |
- Decide on the volume of disinfectant solution required at the appropriated dilution rate.
- Measure out the appropriate quantity of Virkon S powder to achieve the desired dilution rate.
- Add the Virkon S powder to the water and stir thoroughly to dissolve.
- Using a pressure washer or other mechanical sprayer, apply Virkon® S solution at an application rate of 300ml/m2.
Farm Equipment Disinfection
All farm equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to use or transfer between sites to remove any potential disease-causing organisms and cross contamination.
Farm Equipment Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
Routine cleaning and disinfection of movable farm equipment | 1:100 (10 grams of Virkon S to every 1 litre of water) | Using a brush or pressure washer, wash all equipment in Virkon S solution until visibly clean |
Terminal and Continuous Disinfection
All water systems can potentially contain some viral and bacterial contamination, especially header tanks where dust and debris can accumulate. Disinfection will clean the system and eliminate viruses, bacteria and fungal growth.
Water System Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
Terminal Disinfection | 1:200 – 1:100 | Isolate header tank at the mains and drain off to drinker points farthest from tank. Clean out any gross soiling and debris. Refill with water and add the appropriate volume of Virkon S powder, thoroughly stir and leave for 10 minutes. Flush system through to all drain-off points and leave for a further 50 minutes before draining system and refilling with clean water. |
Continuous Disinfection | 1:1000 | Dose header tank as required or apply through water system dosing equipment. |
Virkon S Water System Disinfection Application Usage Chart
Dilution Rate | |||
Litres of Water to be Disinfected | Terminal 1:200 | Cleanout 1:100 | Continuous Water Disinfection 1:1000 |
Quantity of Virkon S to be Added | |||
100 litres | 500g | 1kg | 100g |
250 litres | 1.25kg | 2.5kg | 250g |
500 litres | 2.5kg | 5kg | 500g |
1000 litres | 5kg | 10kg | 1kg |
Disinfectant Foot Dip Preparation and Use
Disinfectant foot dips act as a demonstrable and highly visible sign that biosecurity and disease prevention is taken seriously and more importantly they help prevent disease transfer onto and around farm sites. Place foot dips at all main farm/site entrances, and at entrances to farm buildings and ensure that all personnel and visitors use them.
Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
Routine Disinfection of Footwear | 1:100 (10 grams of Virkon S to every 1 litre of water) | Replace solution once it has either become soiled or aftera period of 4-5 days. |
How to Make a Virkon S Disinfectant Foot Dip
Fill a suitable container with water adding 50 grams of Virkon S to every 5 litres of water (1:100 dilution rate), stir until dissolved.
Provide two hand brushes with every foot dip. One to remove organic matter prior to disinfection and one to use within the foot dip to wash the boot with.
How to Use a Virkon S Disinfectant Foot Dip
1. Using a stiff bristled hand brush, remove as much organic matter as possible from the boots remembering to pay particular attention to the sole.
2. Place boot into the foot dip and scrub using a soft hand brush making sure that the whole boot is washed thoroughly with disinfectant solution and paying particular attention to the sole.
3. Replace disinfectant solution on a daily basis disposing of soiled disinfectant responsibly around the farm.