Description
Virkon S Disinfectant is DEFRA Approved Disinfectant. Used for livestock & poultry disease prevention and control. Virkon S is now marketed as Lanxess (formerly known as DuPont) and prevents the spread of diseases such as foot & mouth, bird flu and other agricultural based infections.
This product’s formidable performance has been validated against more than 500 strains of viruses, positioning it as a groundbreaking solution for farm biosecurity. It serves as a robust defense, safeguarding farm animals from harmful bacteria and pathogens. Trusted by farmers, veterinary hospitals, livestock producers, and various other industries, it delivers unmatched effectiveness as a disinfectant
Virkon S comes in a re-sealable container and is a pink powder that once added to water makes a disinfectant solution.
Virkon S Disinfectant Benefits:
- Defra approved
- Outstanding virucidal properties
- Suitable for organic farming
- Ideal foot dip disinfectant
- Used to disinfect surfaces, equipment and water systems
- No need for disinfectant rotation
- Not classified as hazardous for transport
DEFRA approval rates below:
- Foot and Mouth disease Orders: 1 to 1300 (0.08%)
- Swine Vesicular disease Orders: 1 to 100 (1%)
- Diseases of Poultry and AI Orders: 1 to 225 (0.4%)
- Tuberculosis Orders: Not Approved
- General Orders: 1 to 80 (1.25%)
Surface disinfection: Routine disinfection for all surfaces, earth, wood, and concrete. Use a 1:100 dilution (10g of Virkon S for every litre of water). Apply via a pressure washer or other mechanical sprayer. Apply Virkon S solution at an application rate of 300ml/m2.
Equipment disinfection: Routine cleaning and disinfection of movable farm equipment. Use a 1:100 dilution (10g of Virkon S for every litre of water). Apply using a brush or pressure washer. Wash all equipment in Virkon S solution until visibly clean.
Water system: Terminal disinfection 1:100 to 1:200. Continuous disinfection 1:1000.
Foot dips: Routine disinfection of footwear. Use a 1:100 dilution (10g of Virkon S for every litre of water). Replace solution once it has either become soiled or after 4-5 days.
Did you know that DuPont Virkon S has been re-branded to Lanxess Virkon S? Don’t worry, everything is the same apart from the label.
