Disinfection of Animal Stables

Surface disinfection in livestock barns

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Case Study: Poultry House

Poultry farm, Switzerland: „Through meticulous barn hygiene, care of the water and feeding systems, and computer-controlled ventilation, disease-related losses during our poultry farming operations are very rare. We use Sanosil Super 25 for surface disinfection as well as for disinfecting the watering system. Compared to other disinfectants, we were particularly impressed by the rapid and effective degradation and significantly better environmental compatibility of boosted hydrogen peroxide compared to glutaraldehyde or formaldehyde.“

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Disinfection of Animal Husbandry Facilities / Poultry Farming

Careful disinfection of poultry farming facilities is crucial to prevent the spread of pathogens and maintain the health of the animals.
In the past, products based on aldehydes were often used for this purpose. However, due to their problematic environmental impact and effectiveness gaps in cooler weather conditions, oxidizing, oxygen-releasing disinfectants are now much more popular.

In this context, Sanosil disinfectants with boosted hydrogen peroxide have proven to be highly effective and are a preferred choice for barn disinfection. Sanosil offers a range of properties that make it particularly suitable for this purpose.

Sanosil disinfectants for surface disinfection in animal husbandry

  • Effective against bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi, and endospores (concentration-dependent).
  • No risk of resistance formation / does not promote antibiotic resistance.
  • Contains catalytic boosted hydrogen peroxide (breaks down into water and oxygen).
  • Allows quick reoccupation of treated barns.
  • Toxicologically superior to many conventional products such as formaldehyde or cresols.
  • Flexible application options (surface disinfection, water disinfection, hot and cold fog disinfection).
  • Effective even at low temperatures.

Suitable Products for Use in Barn Disinfection

Super 25 Stalldesinfektion EN

Sanosil Super 25

High-concentration disinfectant for surface, water, and room disinfection in animal stables

  • Multiple application possibilities (water, surfaces, air…)
  • Reliable surface disinfection with depot effect, can also be used at low temperatures
  • With catalytically enhanced hydrogen peroxide
  • Hydrogen peroxide decomposes 100% to water and oxygen

Documents and Media

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Title: Disinfection and Hygiene in Animal Husbandry

Problematic pathogens in poultry farming

Various problematic pathogens can occur in poultry farming, posing threats to animal health and production performance. Commonly mentioned pathogens include:

  • Salmonella: Gram-negative bacteria that can cause diarrhea and other health issues in poultry. They can also be transmitted to humans, causing food poisoning.
  • Campylobacter: Another common bacterium in poultry farming, Campylobacter can cause intestinal inflammation and diarrhea in poultry. Like Salmonella, it poses a potential infection source for humans.
  • Escherichia coli: E. coli bacteria can cause various diseases in poultry such as respiratory infections, diarrhea, and inflammation of the oviducts.
  • Clostridium perfringens: Clostridium perfringens is an anaerobic bacterium that frequently causes diarrhea diseases, known as necrotic enteritis, in poultry.
  • Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Avian influenza is a viral disease that can cause high mortality rates in poultry. Some strains of bird flu can also be transmitted to humans, causing severe illness.

These problematic pathogens require effective barn disinfection and appropriate hygiene measures to prevent their spread and protect poultry health. Sanosil disinfectants Super 25 and S015 have been successfully tested against all these pathogens.

Application of Sanosil disinfectants in animal stables with a sprayer

Using a sprayer allows for efficient distribution of Sanosil disinfectants in animal sheds. Initially, the shed facilities must be thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt and organic residues. Subsequently, the Sanosil disinfectant is prepared and filled into the sprayer.

The disinfectant is then sprayed evenly over the surfaces in the sheds, with particular attention paid to hard-to-reach areas.

 

Application of Sanosil disinfectants in animal stables using a thermal fogger

Using a thermal fogger is another effective method for applying Sanosil disinfectants in animal sheds. Thermal foggers generate fine mist particles that disperse easily in the air, allowing for uniform disinfection of stall surfaces.

To apply Sanosil with a thermal fogger, an appropriate disinfectant solution is filled into the device. The thermal fogger is then brought into the empty, well-prepared, and dry shed, and the mist is evenly dispersed throughout the space. The fine mist penetrates even into hard-to-reach areas, ensuring comprehensive disinfection including the air. However, it’s crucial to note that even small traces of dirt can hinder the mist from reaching surfaces effectively. Therefore, thorough cleaning prior to application is essential. Thermal fogging is ideally used as a complementary treatment to spray disinfection rather than a standalone method. When using fogged disinfectants, occupational safety and appropriate protective equipment must be observed.

 

 

Manual application of Sanosil disinfectants in animal stables with a watering can

The manual application of Sanosil disinfectants with a watering can is a suitable method for disinfecting smaller surfaces or specific areas in animal stables. First, the areas to be disinfected should be thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt and organic residues. The disinfectant is then poured evenly over the surfaces, taking care to wet all relevant areas thoroughly

 

Egg disinfection with Sanosil disinfectants

Disinfecting hatching eggs with Sanosil S003 or a suitably diluted solution of Sanosil S015 or Super 25 is a proven method to deactivate pathogens on eggshells, thereby reducing infection pressure on freshly hatched chicks.

This allows for the straightforward replacement of carcinogenic formaldehyde, which is still regularly used for this purpose by nebulization. Eggs can be manually immersed in a disinfection solution. After a brief contact time, the eggs can then be placed into the incubator.

Another method is egg disinfection through spraying. Here, the Sanosil disinfectant is evenly applied onto the eggshells using a sprayer. This method enables efficient and time-saving disinfection of large quantities of hatching eggs.

Sanosil disinfectants allow for effective egg disinfection without damaging the eggshells or the embryos inside. Disinfecting hatching eggs with Sanosil helps improve hygiene and the health of the chicks. By reducing microbial contamination on the eggshells, the risk of infections and diseases is minimized, potentially leading to higher chick survival rates.