There are various chemicals that have virucidal potency that can be used to disinfect and decontaminate farm premises. One of such is virkon s,proven to be very effective against bird flu,along side other pathogens.
The use of virkon S can not be overemphasized because of the tremendous success it has achieved in farms,hospitals food industry etc. There are various applications for the virkon s in various sectors,but we will focus on its uses in the farm.
Health management and bio security on farms.
Virkon S a virucidal disinfectant is used in the following ways:
1) Foot dip
2)Aerial disinfection of buildings in the farm,cages,animal housing e.t.c .
3) Treatment of water source: The benefits of using virkon S are as following; its potent against various pathogens such as virus,bacteria and fungi ,thus making it suitable as a bio-security tool and also in cases of emergency disease control .
It serves multipurpose function and its easy to transport .Its of value in the food industry as it has been proven to eliminate the salmonella super strain,the rate at which virkon s kills pathogen is 10 times faster than similar agents.
Virkon S used for aerial disinfection;the virkon s is prepared at a dilution rate of 1:200/10sqm floor space,the solution is placed in knap sac and spray nozzle is set to fine droplet and solution is applied to desired areas.The major advantage is that the solution can be used in presence of animals in cages ,pens and other shelter type.
The virkon S can also be applied to birds in deep litter . This is achieved by sprinkling some quantity of the powder on the litter and its turned to make it fresh and clean,this will also eliminate odor from the poultry house.
THINK VIRKON S!!! BIO SECURE YOUR FARMS!!! Health management and bio security on farms.
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