The challenge
- Control of animal-disease outbreaks requiring rapid, effective disinfection.
- Disinfection of vehicles, equipment and personnel during border and field operations.
- A need for registered products with proven broad-spectrum efficacy.
- Safe use under varying field conditions.
Our approach
- 01Disinfect vehicles and equipment at entry to and exit from risk zones.
- 02Deploy broad-spectrum disinfectants rapidly during outbreaks.
- 03Provide personnel and hand hygiene through hygiene barriers.
- 04Use clear instructions covering dose, contact time and PPE.
- 05Manage stocks to ensure rapid availability during incidents.
Recommended products
- Product
- Virkon™S
- Supplier
- LANXESS
- Application
- Broad-spectrum disinfectant widely used during animal-disease outbreaks for vehicles, equipment and surfaces.
- Product
- TH5
- Supplier
- LANXESS
- Application
- Broad-spectrum disinfectant with an extensive virucidal dossier covering ASF, FMD and avian influenza; for housing, vehicles and equipment.
- Product
- Chemisept IPA-N
- Supplier
- Svema
- Application
- Alcohol-based hand rub for field staff.
- Product
- Denali dispensers
- Supplier
- Svema
- Application
- Dispensers for hand products at hygiene barriers and checkpoints.
| Product | Supplier | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Virkon™S | LANXESS | Broad-spectrum disinfectant widely used during animal-disease outbreaks for vehicles, equipment and surfaces. |
| TH5 | LANXESS | Broad-spectrum disinfectant with an extensive virucidal dossier covering ASF, FMD and avian influenza; for housing, vehicles and equipment. |
| Chemisept IPA-N | Svema | Alcohol-based hand rub for field staff. |
| Denali dispensers | Svema | Dispensers for hand products at hygiene barriers and checkpoints. |
Frequently asked questions
01Why is Virkon™S used during outbreak control?
Its broad spectrum and versatile use on vehicles, equipment and surfaces make Virkon™S suitable for rapid disinfection during animal-disease outbreaks.
02How should vehicle disinfection be organised at a checkpoint?
Create a fixed disinfection route with appropriate dosing equipment, use the prescribed concentration and contact time and document the work. Biosecurity BV can advise on the layout and products.
03Can products be supplied rapidly during an incident?
Products can be made available through specialist distributors and wholesalers and through stock agreements when an outbreak or incident requires them.