JCress19 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 There are all sorts. I use Viratec, some use Virkon. have a google and see if you can find a supplier near to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I know, I find this odd as it has the same active ingredients as others, which are on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCress19 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCress19 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 JCress - thats the disinfectant I just bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
