Virkon S 50g Disinfectant Sachet for Pigeons Poultry Farming

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. Governments worldwide select Virkon S 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. The famous “pink powder formulation” offers the flexible, fast-acting, convenient, one-stop disinfection package.

Application for use:

• Surfaces
• Equipment
• Vehicles
• Aerial disinfection
• Water delivery systems
• Poultry & Pigeon Coops
• Livestock Housing

Dosage (General disinfecting): 50g : 5Ltr Water - Spraying

Most importantly, Virkon®S is designed for use by farmers. It can be safely used around animals and is proven efficacy under real farm conditions where heavy soiling, hard water and low temperatures, which can present serious problems to other disinfectants.

Virkon S can be given at the dose of one teaspoon to the gallon/5Ltrs Water if your pigeons are experiencing

As a general health aid give the pigeons three days of Virkon S every six to eight weeks. Virkon S seems to have a positive effect against all bacteria, virus, fungi and canker.  Used by pigeon breeders during breeding, molting and racing will no ill effects.

Virkon S can be given at the dose of one teaspoon to the gallon if your pigeons are experiencing Circo-virus.  The product will not cure infected pigeons but it will stop the spread of the virus. In the case of Circo Virus you can remove sick pigeons and keep the remaining pigeons on Virkon S until the pigeons are no longer becoming sick. This may take a week to ten days. 

This virus is thought to depress the immune system of pigeons and can lead to a variety of health problems. The virus is mainly a concern in young birds. Infected pigeons can display a variety of disease signs which may or may not include weight loss, diarrhea, problems breathing, and difficulty flying.

In aviculture our use of Virkon S is in the soaking of seed for sprouting as a highly nutritious food for breeding finches, parrots, canaries and budgies.

Superior broad spectrum virucidal disinfectant for safe effective control of viruses, bacteria, fungi, yeasts and moulds. Non-irritant and non tainting at in use dilutions.