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Virkon H2O - 10kg - Poultry Drinking Water Disinfectant and Acidifier

Name: Virkon H2O - 10kg - Poultry Drinking Water Disinfectant and Acidifier
Brand: Lanxess
Price: 114.00 GBP
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The ideal multifunctional disinfectant of choice for enhancing poultry drinking water quality and promoting great flock performance.

In line with the Virkon™ product philosophy “the science to kill pathogens,” the unique and powerful oxidising formulation of Virkon™ H2O has been specifically engineered to be used as part of a poultry production drinking water quality management process, to help:

Disinfect and acidify the water
Protect against infection, during stress and antibiotic withdrawal periods
Deter biofilm proliferation
Inactivate residual antibiotics in the drinking water line
Promote good flock performance

Food poisoning pathogens such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Campylobacter, and other organisms of concern like Pseudomonas can be introduced easily to the birds, and rapidly spread throughout the flock via contaminated drinking water supplies. It is therefore essential that the poultry have access to good quality, clean, safe drinking water throughout the duration of their life.

Whilst antibiotic treatment via drinking water ensures the birds receive an added boost to their natural immune system and helps improve performance, the reliance on them to ensure safe meat production is being challenged by governmental bodies and consumers worldwide.

In addition, a specified withdrawal time period must be observed prior to the birds going to slaughter to assure unacceptable concentrations of antibiotic residues do not occur in the poultry meat.

The introduction of vaccines, medication and feed additives to the water can potentially leave residues within the system. These residues can culminate in assisting the build-up of biofilms within the drinking water system and lines, resulting in reduced water flow, blocked drinker nipples, and the continuous recontamination of the drinking water itself.

Therefore, best practice continuous and terminal biosecurity; using a powerful dual action disinfectant and acidifying agent specifically developed for poultry drinking water systems is essential to help promote good flock performance during times of increased stress, feed additive and antibiotic withdrawal periods.

How to use

How do I use Virkon H2O?

Water disinfection methods:

Continuous disinfection:

Virkon™ H2O can be applied to closed drinking water systems as a measured application to the reservoir/header tank, or via suitable dosing equipment attached directly to the incoming water supply, on a continuous basis over a prescribed number of days.

Virkon™ H2O is suitable for preparation as a liquid concentrate stock solution, which can be readily deployed with suitable waterline dosing equipment.

Terminal disinfection:

All water systems can potentially contain some viral and bacterial contamination, especially header tanks where dust and debris can accumulate. Water quality, especially those sources which originate from a borehole, may be highly variable in respect to the microbiological status.

Virkon™ H2O can be used for terminal disinfection of the drinking water system, between flocks, as part of the ongoing biosecurity cleaning and disinfection programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Virkon H2O?

Poultry are natural hosts for a multitude of disease causing organisms, and the water they drinkduring their lifecycle can often be a potentially potent source of infection.

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* 0 - 19.99 kg Courier: £3.90 plus VAT
* 20 kg courier: £3.90 plus VAT + 40p per Kilo thereafter up to a limit of 100 kg

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* 0 - 0.99 kg DPD £3.90 plus VAT
* 1 - 19.99 kg Courier £32.00 plus VAT
* 20Kg Courier £32.00 plus VAT + 58p per Kilo thereafter up to a limit of 100Kg

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Virkon H2O - 10kg - Poultry Drinking Water Disinfectant and Acidifier FAQs

What is Virkon H2O and why is it used in poultry?

It's a versatile oxidizing solution designed to clean and acidify poultry drinking water, getting rid of biofilms, neutralizing leftover antibiotics, and cutting down harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, E. Coli, Campylobacter, and Pseudomonas.

Which pathogens does Virkon H2O effectively control?

It has been demonstrated to effectively combat significant food-borne bacterial pathogens and viruses, such as avian influenza, by means of strong oxidative activity in actual farm environments.

How quickly does Virkon H2O dissolve and activate in water?

The formulated granules dissolve instantly, creating a stock solution that can be dosed through header tanks or inline equipment without any lengthy delays.

Virkon

Virkon LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions have over 70 years expertise in the research and development of science-based cleaners and disinfectants for animal health, husbandry and livestock production.

Focused on biosecurity, LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions offers and invests in sustainable, innovative and cost effective technologies that protect and improve animal health.

The biosecurity products provide protection against pathogens and vectors, minimizing the use of antibiotics in agriculture, whilst increasing animal welfare and securing the producers return on investment. These solutions break the cycle of cross contamination between animals, plants, surfaces, equipment, transportation, feed, drinking water, air and humans, leading to a safer and healthier life.