Virkon S Powder 5kg Tub

Virkon® S - Farm Biosecurity Products.

Virkon® S - kills pathogens in seconds*. The powerful capabilities of peroxygen-based chemistry provide a broad spectrum of efficiacy with specific focus against viral disease-causing organisms. Use Virkon® S for your biosecurity program and improve animal health on your farm. 

Virkon® S is used by Vets and Quarantine stations, as a foot dip for farms, and as a fogging additive for nesting boxes to minimise disease as it is a proven* disease control disinfectant. Use Virkon as a spray and for cleaning out poultry water systems. 

Virkon® S can also be used for disinfecting eggs (for incubation eggs only - not eggs for human consumption) as part of a breeding program. Disinfecting the shell will assist in breaking the transmission cycle of organisms during incubation. Virkon® S is effective against Rotovirus and can assist in eradicating the disease.  It can be used pigeons for disinfecting pigeon lofts, equipment, feeder and drinkers. Virkon® S performs agains viruses, Salmonella, bacteria and fungi.

Excellent for disinfecting equipment and surfaces such as nests and watering systems. Fogging is beneficial in routine disinfection on pre-cleaned surfaces. The benefits of routine cold fogging with this disinfectant include its wide-ranging anti-microbial action and minimal action required to disinfect large areas. Fogging is effective in disinfecting dust in the loft air and droplets from coughing birds.

Do not fog or spray directly on or at birds or on metal. Not suitable for coccidiossis or parasites. Assists in minimising microbial contamination in hard to reach areas.

• Powerful broad-spectrum virucidal disinfectant effective from 15 to 60 seconds*
• When mixed with water it will turn Pink when ingredients are active and ready for use.
• Remains highly effective in cold temperatures and in the presence of organic challenge
• Idependently proven against over 100 strains of viruses, 400 strains of bacteria and 60 strains of fungi and yeasts

​* Proven efficacy against Newcastle Disease in 15 seconds, Avian Influenza H7N9 in 15 Seconds, African Swine Fever in 15 seconds and Foot and Mouth Disease in 30 seconds.

• Dissolve in required amount of warm water, and place in hand pump pack spray bottle
• As soon as possible after collection, place eggs in standard plastic egg trays, and spray liberally with warm solution until surface is covered. Do not rub, allow the eggs to air dry. Store the eggs until setting time at the    recommended temperatures (between 12 and 18 degrees C).
• Virkon® S  can be used as a general disinfectant.
• Keep contents in the air tight container/tub to maintain shelf life.
• 5kg Tub makes up to 500L.
• Caution - can cause corrosion to Metal surfaces at higher concentrations.
• Virkon® S comes with an expiry date so please confirm this with Bellsouth if it is going to be a concern for you.
• Lead times are approximately only, if you need this urgently please contact us, otherwise we will advise of an ETA once your order has been received.

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Download pdf of How to make a ready-to-use Virkon S disinfectant solution.