Disease management Prior to the arrival of each batch of calves the calf sheds should be throughly cleaned and disinfected with a broad spectrum disinfectant. Pens should be frequently disinfected while in use also to prevent build up of disease organisms.
Virkon™S Protect calves against disease Virkon™S is the premium broad spectrum, on-farm, biosecurity solution. A highly convenient, fast-acting, onestop disinfection package for surfaces, equipment, vehicles, aerial disinfection and water delivery systems. Virkon™S is proven to kill disease agents on-farm, even hardy
pathogens such as rotovirus and salmonella in calf shed environments and is fully effective against all 18 families of viruses known to man – in addition to bacteria and fungi. Virkon™S is also proven to kill M. bovis and is recommended by MPI. Calf disease
Disease Virkon™S effective Type
There is no need to rotate with other disinfectants and it works in a range of temperatures and in hard water. Calf sheds and pens Dilution rate 1:100. Remove all moveable equipment and organic matter (mud, refuse etc.) and using either a pressure washer, knapsack sprayer or watering can, disinfect all surfaces (including in the rafters of sheds) with Virkon™S solution. Allow surfaces to dry before replenishing bedding and replacing equipment. Use the same dilution across all temperature ranges for airborne and surface contamination. Effective in cold temperature and through organic challenge.
Rotovirus
virus
Coronavirus
virus
Salmonella
bacteria
E.coli
bacteria
Campylobacter
bacteria
Fogging/Misting
Mycoplasma bovis
bacteria
Dilution rate 1:200. Spray upwards with a fine nozzle and low pressure in the pens whilst calves are present to help reduce airborne pathogens. Safe to use in the presence of livestock.
Virkon™S is so effective and rapid acting (30 second - 2 minute kill time) that it is the disinfectant of choice for controlling exotic disease outbreaks internationally. Unlike most disinfectants, Virkon™S does not use glutaraldehyde, which is chemically related to formaldehyde and shares the same dangers. Virkon™S can be misted in the presence of animals. Virkon™S is formulated to degrade naturally within the environment. Usage information Treat calf pens and equipment with Virkon™S at the beginning of the season before the calves arrive and continue treating calf pens and equipment regularly throughout the calf rearing season. Treat pens weekly/bi-weekly (depending on disease challenges).
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