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Virkon S is the breakthrough disinfectant formulation that defines on farm biosecurity. With powerful, proven performance against over 500 strains of viruses, bacteria and fungi including Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Avian Influenza, Salmonella and Campylobacter, Virkon S is selected by governments worldwide for Emergency Disease Control.
Leading the way forward in best practice biosecurity programmes, Virkon S provides a wide range of applications to commercial livestock producers, veterinary hospitals and farmers.
Virkon S offers a flexible disinfectant solution for; general surface, farm equipment, footdip, water and aerial disinfection.
The level of disease-causing organisms present after basic cleaning can remain high enough to offer a serious disease challenge to livestock. Using a proven disinfectant such as Virkon S against viruses, bacteria, fungi, and moulds is essential.
| Surface Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
| Routine Disinfection for all surfaces, earth, wood, and concrete | 1:100 (10 grams of Virkon S to every 1 litre of water) | Using a pressure washer or other mechanical sprayer, apply Virkon S solution at an application rate of 300 ml/m2 |
To estimate the total surface area to be disinfected, including walls and ceilings, multiply the total floor area by 2.5.
| Surface Area | Volume of | Routine Disinfection and UK DEFRA General Orders 1:100 (1%) | 1:200 (0.5%) | UK DEFRA Diseases of Poultry Orders 1:280 |
| to be Disinfected | Water Required | Quantity of Virkon S to be added | ||
| 50m2 | 15 litres | 150g | 75g | 54g |
| 100m2 | 30 litres | 300g | 150g | 107g |
| 500m2 | 150 litres | 1.5kg | 750g | 536g |
| 1000m2 | 300 litres | 3kg | 1.5kg | 1.071kg |
| 2500m2 | 750 litres | 7.5kg | 3.75kg | 2.68kg |
All farm equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to use or transfer between sites to remove any potential disease-causing organisms and cross contamination.
| Farm Equipment Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
| Routine cleaning and disinfection of movable farm equipment | 1:100 (10 grams of Virkon S to every 1 litre of water) | Using a brush or pressure washer, wash all equipment in Virkon S solution until visibly clean |
All water systems can potentially contain some viral and bacterial contamination, especially header tanks where dust and debris can accumulate. Disinfection will clean the system and eliminate viruses, bacteria and fungal growth.
| Water System Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
| Terminal Disinfection | 1:200 - 1:100 | Isolate header tank at the mains and drain off to drinker points farthest from tank. Clean out any gross soiling and debris. Refill with water and add the appropriate volume of Virkon S powder, thoroughly stir and leave for 10 minutes. Flush system through to all drain-off points and leave for a further 50 minutes before draining system and refilling with clean water. |
| Continuous Disinfection | 1:1000 | Dose header tank as required or apply through water system dosing equipment. |
| Dilution Rate | |||
| Litres of Water to be Disinfected | Terminal 1:200 | Cleanout 1:100 | Continuous Water Disinfection 1:1000 |
| Quantity of Virkon S to be Added | |||
| 100 litres | 500g | 1kg | 100g |
| 250 litres | 1.25kg | 2.5kg | 250g |
| 500 litres | 2.5kg | 5kg | 500g |
| 1000 litres | 5kg | 10kg | 1kg |
Disinfectant foot dips act as a demonstrable and highly visible sign that biosecurity and disease prevention is taken seriously and more importantly they help prevent disease transfer onto and around farm sites. Place foot dips at all main farm/site entrances, and at entrances to farm buildings and ensure that all personnel and visitors use them.
| Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
| Routine Disinfection of Footwear | 1:100 (10 grams of Virkon S to every 1 litre of water) | Replace solution once it has either become soiled or aftera period of 4-5 days. |
Fill a suitable container with water adding 50 grams of Virkon S to every 5 litres of water (1:100 dilution rate), stir until dissolved.
Provide two hand brushes with every foot dip. One to remove organic matter prior to disinfection and one to use within the foot dip to wash the boot with.
1. Using a stiff bristled hand brush, remove as much organic matter as possible from the boots remembering to pay particular attention to the sole.
2. Place boot into the foot dip and scrub using a soft hand brush making sure that the whole boot is washed thoroughly with disinfectant solution and paying particular attention to the sole.
3. Replace disinfectant solution on a daily basis disposing of soiled disinfectant responsibly around the farm.
To control organisms that can be introduced into a building during the setting up procedure, and to disinfect inaccessible areas of the building and the air, use either a fine mist sprayer or thermal fogging machine to apply Virkon® S disinfectant solution evenly.
| Aerial Disinfection | Dilution Rate | Application |
| Misting/Aerial Spray | 1:200 | Using either a pressure washer or knapsack sprayer on its finest mist setting and apply at 1 litre of Virkon S solution per 10m2 of floor space. |
| Cold Fogging | 1:100 | Use a mechanical mister to apply the Virkon® S solution at a rate of 1 litre per 10m2 of floor space. |
| Thermal Fogging | 1:25 (4%) solution of Virkon S in an 85:15 water Virkon S Fog Enhancer mixture | Using a thermal fogging machine apply the prepared solution at 1 litre per 40m2 of floor space. |
Virkon S can be misted in the presence of livestock or poultry at a dilution rate of 1:200 (0.5%).
A cold fogger or mister should be used, as the noise of a thermal fogger may disturb the animal’s behaviour.
Always read the Virkon S label carefully to ensure regulatory compliance.
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Never had a problem with this product and works well
Customer recommends this product
Ideal for disinfecting our training equipment ~ particularly mannequin faces following use by students. Reassured when using Virkon that we have done our utmost to ensure mannequin faces are safe for subsequent users. Much more effective & practical than using chemical wipes.
Customer recommends this product
Used this when hatching pheasants and cleaning down. Bought it for our domestic duck coop and general area in light of the bird flu looming again. Brilliant stuff to use in accordance with defras guidance.
Customer recommends this product
I bought this to disinfect my chickens coop but on reading further have discovered that this product poses a risk to aquatic life (our pond) and also is potentially dangerous for other animals cats/dogs so I cannot use it
Customer does not recommend this product
fantastic stuff good peace of mind
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Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Virkon S Disinfectant, including answers from our team.
Mandy
Is this safe for dogs as one of the reviews say it’s not
Thank you
The Virkon S range is a veterinary disinfectant intended for use around animals. Pets should not directly ingest the product (like all other disinfectants) but as long as you follow the cleaning protocols on the packaging then you should have no issues.
Michael
Can you dilute this product with water and spray? I am looking to disinfect horse lorries, but am worried I will use a lot of the the product in the powder form.
thanks
Yes this product is diluted before use. For routine disinfection the dilution rate is 1:100, i.e. 10g of Virkon to 1 litre of water.
Kel
I want to use this as a disinfect for my rabbit and guinea pig wooden cages and runs. Will this be ok for them or will it be harmful? Do you have to rinse it off afterwards?
Hello Kel,
Thank you for your question.
Virkon would be fine for disinfecting rabbit and guinea pig accommodation. After using, Virkon should be washed away and the area allowed to dry before re-introducing the animals.
Hope this helps.
Bethany Parsons
Is this ok, to use inside of hamster cages/tanks?
Virkon is perfect for disinfecting hamster accommodation, being safe and effective. Afterwards, the Virkon should be washed away and the area allowed to dry before re-introducing the hamster.
Stephan
Can I dilute virgon S in water and give it to pigeons in their drinking water as medicine against diseases?
Virkon S is not classed as a medicine, however, Dupont have supporting data for its use with it being added to Poultry drinking water at a rate of 1:1000 (1g of Virkon S powder to 1L of water).
Whilst Dupont do not have supporting data for its use for pigeons we have anecdotal data for it being added to the drinking water of pigeons. There are pigeon enthusiasts who have their blogs/websites, where they mention their success in using it at 1:1000 (1g of Virkon S powder to 1L of water), in their pigeon drinking water.
Lynn P
Would this be effective against Coccidiosis?
Virkon is an excellent product for viruses, bacteria and fungi. The manufacturer makes no claims for activity against coccidia and so I do not think it would be effective for you. Often the problem with coccidia is weight of numbers and so cleaning the area effectively and getting rid of faecal residues, then providing clean bedding can be as effective. Animals soon build up immunity to coccidia naturally, so if they come accros the infection in small doses from the start, disease will not develop.
