The challenge
- High disease pressure from PRRS, PED, influenza and Strep. suis, directly affecting growth and mortality.
- Constant risk of ASF entering through feed, people, vehicles and wildlife.
- Biofilm in drinking-water lines as a permanent source of reinfection.
- Transfer of pathogens from sow to piglet around farrowing and in the farrowing unit.
- Cleaning between cycles that may be incomplete because of time pressure.
Our approach
- 01Strict separation of dirty and clean routes and a functioning hygiene barrier with a changing procedure.
- 02All-in/all-out management by unit, with complete cleaning and disinfection between every cycle.
- 03A fixed protocol: pre-soak, alkaline clean, rinse, dry, disinfect and observe the contact time.
- 04Wash sows before entry into the farrowing unit to limit pathogen transfer to piglets.
- 05Drinking-water hygiene: clean lines during downtime and treat water in occupied housing.
- 06Disinfect boots in footbaths at every transition between zones.
Recommended products
- Product
- Virkon™S
- Supplier
- LANXESS
- Application
- Broad-spectrum disinfectant effective against PRRS and PED viruses, among others; for housing, equipment and vehicles, as well as footbaths and drinking-water lines.
- Product
- Aldecoc® CMK
- Supplier
- LANXESS
- Application
- BPR-registered against parasitic oocysts and worm eggs at 2%; suitable where coccidiosis pressure is present.
- Product
- Aldekol® DES FF
- Supplier
- LANXESS
- Application
- Disinfectant for surface and room treatment, including fogging, in pig housing.
- Product
- DeterBio®
- Supplier
- LANXESS
- Application
- Alkaline cleaner for loosening and removing organic material before disinfection.
- Product
- DeterUltra®
- Supplier
- LANXESS
- Application
- Alkaline cleaner for pre-treatment within the cleaning protocol.
- Product
- Bio-Zink SL
- Supplier
- Biochem
- Application
- Zinc-containing product supporting skin and claw condition.
- Product
- Hyproderm
- Supplier
- Kersia
- Application
- Sow shampoo for washing before entry into the farrowing unit, reducing pathogen transfer to piglets.
| Product | Supplier | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Virkon™S | LANXESS | Broad-spectrum disinfectant effective against PRRS and PED viruses, among others; for housing, equipment and vehicles, as well as footbaths and drinking-water lines. |
| Aldecoc® CMK | LANXESS | BPR-registered against parasitic oocysts and worm eggs at 2%; suitable where coccidiosis pressure is present. |
| Aldekol® DES FF | LANXESS | Disinfectant for surface and room treatment, including fogging, in pig housing. |
| DeterBio® | LANXESS | Alkaline cleaner for loosening and removing organic material before disinfection. |
| DeterUltra® | LANXESS | Alkaline cleaner for pre-treatment within the cleaning protocol. |
| Bio-Zink SL | Biochem | Zinc-containing product supporting skin and claw condition. |
| Hyproderm | Kersia | Sow shampoo for washing before entry into the farrowing unit, reducing pathogen transfer to piglets. |
Frequently asked questions
01Which disinfectant is effective against African swine fever?
Virkon™S is effective against enveloped viruses such as ASF virus. Thorough pre-cleaning and the correct contact time are essential; we supply the corresponding protocol.
02Why wash a sow before she enters the farrowing unit?
A clean sow carries fewer pathogens into the farrowing unit. Washing with a suitable shampoo before entry reduces pathogen pressure around farrowing and protects vulnerable piglets during their first days.
03How do I control biofilm in a drinking-water line?
Clean the line with Virkon™S at 1% during downtime and rinse thoroughly. Treat water in occupied housing with 1 kg of Virkon™S per 1,000 litres to control biofilm formation and microbial counts.