Product code: R073
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.
PREPARATION FOR DISINFECTION - ANIMAL HOUSING AND VEHICLES:
Remove all animals. Remove all portable equipment, litter and manure. Clean thoroughly with a suitable
detergent, washing away to drain. Rinse surfaces thoroughly with water and allow to dry if possible.
Ensure application equipment is clean before disinfection. Decant or dispense (using dispensing equipment)
the concentrated product and dilute with water at 1:100. Application rate: 300 ml/m2 disinfectant solution.
ANIMAL HOUSING - SURFACE AND EQUIPMENT:
Prepare surfaces as above. Spray or foam the disinfectant solution making sure surfaces are thoroughly
wetted and leave to dry for 30 minutes, porous surfaces should be allowed to dry for a minimum of 4
hours.
ANIMAL HOUSING - EQUIPMENT IMMERSION:
Fill a clean container with the disinfectant solution and place equipment (e.g. buckets, cages, hatchery
trays, drinkers, crates) in the solution, leave for 30 minutes before removing and allowing equipment to
drain and dry.
VEHICLE DISINFECTION:
Prepare the vehicle as above. First apply the disinfectant solution to the outside of the vehicle starting
at the top and working down, including wheel arches, tyres, mudguards and underside of the vehicle.
Thereafter, spray on the inside of the vehicle, starting at the top and working down, ensuring that all
surfaces including the fl oor are covered. Minimum contact time 30 minutes before rinsing.
DISINFECTION OF FISH FARM EQUIPMENT:
Equipment should be cleaned as above before disinfection. Prepare the product as above. Fill a clean
container with the disinfectant solution and place equipment (e.g. buckets, trays, fi sh nets, crates) in the
solution, leave for at least 30 minutes before removing, drain, rinse the equipment with clean potable
water and allow to dry. For larger pieces of equipment such as fi sh holding tanks, fi ll cleaned containers
with disinfection solution, leave for a minimum of 30 minutes, drain, rinse with clean water and allow to
dry.
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.
Omnicide Disinfectant is a DEFRA-approved broad-spectrum animal biosecurity disinfectant used across poultry, livestock, farms, animal housing and professional biosecurity programmes. Its synergistic blend of glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) provides powerful bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal performance, including approved use against notifiable diseases such as Avian Influenza, Foot and Mouth Disease, Swine Vesicular Disease and Newcastle Disease. Trusted internationally for more than 30 years, Omnicide delivers effective disinfection across poultry houses, livestock buildings, equipment, transport, boot dips and other high-risk agricultural environments. Always use according to the manufacturer’s instructions, DEFRA-approved dilution rates and current safety documentation.
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.
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.
Effective disinfection is an important part of livestock hygiene and farm biosecurity, helping reduce the risk of harmful pathogens spreading between animals, buildings, equipment and vehicles.
Astral Hygiene supplies a wide range of professional agricultural disinfectants for use across livestock housing, poultry buildings, dairy sites, transport, boot dips, wheel washes and general farm hygiene applications.
The live range includes specialist products such as Omnicide, Peradox, GPC8 Glutaraldehyde, Fam 30, Vanodox and Vanoquat, covering a variety of professional disinfection needs and chemistry types. Selected products are described as DEFRA-approved for specific agricultural applications, including livestock biosecurity and notifiable disease-control uses where stated on the individual product pages. (astralhygiene.co.uk)
These products are designed for different applications, so selecting the correct disinfectant depends on the intended environment, target organism, level of organic contamination and any applicable statutory or manufacturer dilution guidance.
Different farm disinfection tasks require different active chemistries and formulations.
The category includes glutaraldehyde and QAC-based disinfectants such as GPC8 and Omnicide, iodophor disinfectants such as Fam 30 and V18, peracetic acid/peroxide-based products such as Peradox and Vanodox, and detergent-disinfectant formulations such as Vanoquat. These products support a range of applications including animal housing, equipment hygiene, dairy environments, food-processing support areas and vehicle disinfection. (astralhygiene.co.uk)
Some products in the category are also suitable for broader hygiene programmes, including dairy and food-processing applications, while others are more specifically positioned for agricultural biosecurity. For that reason, the page should focus on farm disinfectants and livestock biosecurity products while allowing individual product pages to carry the more specific technical and disease-related claims.
Astral Hygiene supplies a range of professional farm disinfectants including glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants, iodophor disinfectants, peracetic acid disinfectants and detergent-disinfectant products for livestock hygiene and agricultural biosecurity. (astralhygiene.co.uk)
Yes. Selected products in the range, including products such as Omnicide and Fam 30, are described as DEFRA-approved for specified agricultural applications. Always check the individual product page and current approval information for the correct dilution and disease listing. (astralhygiene.co.uk)
Livestock disinfectants are used to support hygiene and biosecurity in areas such as animal housing, poultry units, dairy environments, equipment, transport, boot dips and wheel washes.
Yes. The category includes products suitable for poultry and wider livestock biosecurity applications, including products used in poultry housing and agricultural hygiene programmes. (astralhygiene.co.uk)
A detergent is primarily used to remove dirt, grease and organic contamination, while a disinfectant is used after cleaning to reduce or destroy microorganisms. Some products combine both functions.
Yes. Products such as Peradox and Vanodox use peracetic acid-based chemistry for professional agricultural, dairy and hygiene applications. (astralhygiene.co.uk)
Yes. The category includes iodophor disinfectants such as Fam 30 and V18. (astralhygiene.co.uk)
Yes. The correct disinfectant depends on the intended use, livestock environment, target organism, level of contamination and any relevant DEFRA approval or manufacturer guidance.
