FMD update

Certain areas of Europe have reported cases of Foot and Mouth disease, although there are currently no cases in the UK, the Government are implementing measures to help prevent this from happening.

Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection impacting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs, though it poses no threat to humans. Symptoms include fever and blisters in the mouth and near the hoof.

Virkon® S is highly recommended as a crucial disinfectant for biosecurity on farms and is the perfect solution FMD prevention and control.

FEATURES

• DVG Approved: Against non-enveloped virus at 1.5% (10 °C)
• DEFRA Approved: Against Foot and Mouth disease Orders at 1:1300 (4 °C)
• Rapid Action: Kills pathogens in seconds, with proven efficacy against FMD within 30 seconds at 0.5% (4 °C)*
• Emergency Disease Control: Recommended by authorities for its best-in-class broad-spectrum efficacy
• Weather Resilience: Delivers outstanding performance in both high and low temperatures
• Global Trust: Trusted by professionals worldwide since 1986
• Versatile Use: Effective against viruses, bacteria, and yeast, making it suitable for a wide range of applications

Day-Impex is a master distributor of the DEFRA-approved Virkon ® S Disinfectant.