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[JCress19]

Hello!

Just a quick (and possibly silly!) question about shoe disinfectant. We have lots of wildlife in our garden and I've realised that my efforts so far of disinfecting my shoes before I enter our chicken run probably aren't enough, but what kind of disinfectant do I need to get? and where can I get it from?

 

Thanks so much!

[The Dogmother]

There are all sorts. I use Viratec, some use Virkon. have a google and see if you can find a supplier near to you.

[sjp]

There are all sorts. I use Viratec, some use Virkon. have a google and see if you can find a supplier near to you.

Viratec is not on the DEFRA list at the moment

[The Dogmother]

I know, I find this odd as it has the same active ingredients as others, which are on the list

[sjp]

I think the manufacturer must have decided not to submit it for testing for re approval or the requirements have changed and they no longer think it's worth having it on the list

I did also notice looking trough the list last month the a few others had approval suspended on the list

[JCress19]

Thanks for all the advice and for pointing me toward the defra list. The Virkon mentioned, is it this one? https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/chicken_keeping/incubation_and_rearing/4372/virkon_s_disinfectant_tablets?gShoppingPid=4372&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhs3DBRDmu-rVkuif0N8BEiQAWuUJr6RplgBxqFCDlLhNp9TTjDly_XB1G4yq34dQnERb25QaAsRb8P8HAQ

- Feeling slightly overwhelmed by the number of disinfectants around! Sorry to be such a nuisance!

Many thanks!

[sjp]

Thanks for all the advice and for pointing me toward the defra list. The Virkon mentioned, is it this one? https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/chicken_keeping/incubation_and_rearing/4372/virkon_s_disinfectant_tablets?gShoppingPid=4372&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhs3DBRDmu-rVkuif0N8BEiQAWuUJr6RplgBxqFCDlLhNp9TTjDly_XB1G4yq34dQnERb25QaAsRb8P8HAQ

- Feeling slightly overwhelmed by the number of disinfectants around! Sorry to be such a nuisance!

Many thanks!

it's on DEFRA's list

no need to apologize We all have had to ask questions at one time or another it's one reason we come to this site

[JCress19]

Thanks so much!

[percy049]

JCress - thats the disinfectant I just bought