Agricultural Disinfectants & Livestock Biosecurity Chemicals
Shop agricultural disinfectants and livestock biosecurity chemicals including DEFRA-approved disinfectants, iodophor products, glutaraldehyde/QAC formulations and peracetic acid disinfectants.
Astral Hygiene supplies a specialist range of agricultural disinfectants and livestock biosecurity chemicals for farms, poultry units, dairy environments and professional animal-husbandry applications throughout the UK.
Our range includes DEFRA-approved disinfectants, iodophor disinfectants, glutaraldehyde and QAC formulations, peracetic acid disinfectants and specialist detergent-disinfectants for animal housing, equipment, vehicles, boot dips, wheel washes and wider farm hygiene programmes.
From routine livestock disinfection to specialist biosecurity and disease-control applications, Astral Hygiene provides professional chemical solutions from established agricultural hygiene manufacturers.
Evans Vanodine Alu Safe Tray Wash is a highly efficient, low-foaming automatic warewashing detergent specially formulated for cleaning aluminium and other caustic-sensitive surfaces. It effectively removes fat, grease, burnt-on food debris and carbon deposits, making it ideal for professional kitchens and food processing environments.
Evans Vanodine Peradox™ is a concentrated peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant designed for use across agricultural, dairy and food-processing environments. It can disinfect in-place circulation and water systems, as well as being used for cluster dipping and automatic teat brush systems.
Omnicide FG Food Grade is available and spanning the food industry’s needs from production to packed and finished products. They are used to disinfect transport vehicles, slaughterhouses, cold storage, food processing and preparation areas, food packing areas and distribution vehicles.
Omniclean is a heavy duty fast foaming detergent ideal for first stage cleaning of animal housing, transportation, hatcheries and food processing areas. Omniclean™ is the ideal product to be used in conjunction with Omnicide. Omniclean contains a non-ionic and cationic surfactant that will remove a wide variety of surface debris and soil such as protein, fats and biofilm.
Effective against all known classes of virus, fungi and bacteria Suitable for use as an aerial, surface and water disinfectant Safe to use; fast dissolving and non staining Effective in hard water and at low temperatures
Evans Vanodine Coldwash is a highly caustic powder circulation cleaner formulated for dairy milking plants, pipelines and jars. Designed for effective cleaning without the need to heat water, it removes milk residues while leaving equipment clean, bright and free-rinsing. Suitable for all water hardness levels.
Evans Vanodine GPC8™ is a powerful glutaraldehyde and twin-chain QAC-based disinfectant formulated for livestock housing and agricultural biosecurity. Its advanced formulation is effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi, while remaining active in the presence of organic matter. It can also be foamed or applied using fogging machines for wider coverage.
Evans FAM® 30 is a professional, DEFRA-approved iodophor disinfectant for agriculture and livestock biosecurity. This powerful concentrate is bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal, providing effective disinfection even in the presence of organic matter. Suitable for livestock housing, boot dips, wheel washes, foot mats and general farm biosecurity, it delivers reliable disease control across a wide range of agricultural environments.
A specially formulated iodophor, stabilised for use with all types of livestock and domestic pets.Cleans and disinfects in one operation. Colour coded to indicate activity.
Vanodox 20ltr is a stabilised blend of Peroxyacetic Acid in equilibrium and is effective against a wide range of bacteria, fungi & viruses. Effective against Newcastle Disease Virus, Foot & Mouth Disease Virus, Coxsackie B5 Virus, Rota Virus, Vaccinia Virus, Reo Virus, Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Dv86, Ecbo Virus, Aujeszkys Disease Virus, Swine Fever Virus.
Detergent disinfectant for the food process and animal husbandry industries. Ideal for single or two-stage clean and disinfection programmes.
Agricultural Disinfectants & Livestock Biosecurity Chemicals
Effective farm biosecurity depends on selecting a disinfectant suited to the application, target organisms and level of contamination.
Astral Hygiene supplies professional livestock disinfectant chemicals for use across animal housing, poultry units, dairy environments, equipment, transport and other agricultural areas.
The current range includes Omnicide, a DEFRA-approved glutaraldehyde and QAC disinfectant; FAM 30, a DEFRA-approved iodophor formulation; GPC8, a glutaraldehyde and twin-chain QAC disinfectant; Peradox, based on peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide; and Vanodox, a peroxyacetic-acid formulation.
These different chemistries provide professional users with options for routine biosecurity, livestock housing, equipment disinfection and more specialised agricultural applications.
DEFRA-Approved, Iodophor, QAC & Peracetic Acid Disinfectants
Different disinfectant technologies offer different advantages depending on the environment and hygiene requirement.
DEFRA-Approved Farm Disinfectants
Selected products within the range carry DEFRA approval for specified agricultural applications. Omnicide and FAM 30 are among the products currently presented with DEFRA-approved livestock and biosecurity uses.
Glutaraldehyde & QAC Disinfectants
Products such as Omnicide and GPC8 use glutaraldehyde in combination with quaternary ammonium compounds to provide broad-spectrum professional disinfection for livestock and agricultural environments.
Iodophor Disinfectants
FAM 30 and V18 provide iodophor-based options for farm hygiene and animal-related disinfection applications.
Peracetic Acid & Oxidising Disinfectants
Peradox and Vanodox provide peracetic-acid-based disinfection options for agricultural, dairy and food-related hygiene applications.
Combined Detergent-Disinfectants
Vanoquat is a detergent-disinfectant designed for animal-husbandry and food-processing environments, making it suitable for single- or two-stage cleaning and disinfection programmes.
FAQs
What agricultural disinfectants does Astral Hygiene supply?
Astral Hygiene supplies professional livestock and farm disinfectants including glutaraldehyde/QAC products, iodophor disinfectants, peracetic acid formulations and detergent-disinfectants.
Do you supply DEFRA-approved farm disinfectants?
Yes. Selected products, including Omnicide and FAM 30, are currently presented as DEFRA-approved for specified agricultural applications. Always check the latest product documentation and DEFRA approval details before use.
What is an agricultural disinfectant used for?
Agricultural disinfectants can be used for appropriate applications such as livestock housing, poultry units, farm equipment, vehicles, boot dips, wheel washes and wider biosecurity programmes.
Do you supply poultry disinfectants?
Yes. Several products in the range are suitable for poultry and livestock biosecurity applications, including animal housing and equipment disinfection.
What is a QAC disinfectant?
QAC stands for quaternary ammonium compound. QACs are commonly used in professional disinfectant formulations and are often combined with other active ingredients such as glutaraldehyde.
Do you supply iodophor disinfectants?
Yes. The range includes iodophor disinfectants such as FAM 30 and V18.
Do you supply peracetic acid disinfectants?
Yes. Products such as Peradox and Vanodox use peracetic-acid-based chemistry for professional agricultural and dairy hygiene applications.
What is the difference between a detergent and a disinfectant?
A detergent primarily removes dirt, grease, proteins and organic contamination. A disinfectant is then used to reduce or destroy microorganisms. In many agricultural hygiene programmes, cleaning should take place before disinfection.
Can farm disinfectants be used in boot dips and wheel washes?
Some can. Products such as FAM 30 are currently listed for applications including boot dips and wheel washes. Always follow the product-specific dilution and application instructions.
