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Virophor
Kilco Virophor 2.8% Iodophor Disinfectant – 5 Litres
Kilco Virophor 2.8% is a stabilised iodophor disinfectant specifically formulated for agricultural use. It is ideal for disinfecting surfaces, equipment, water systems, and foot dips on livestock farms. Because of its proven effectiveness, it is widely used across cattle, sheep, pig, and poultry operations throughout the UK and Ireland.
Importantly, Virophor 2.8% holds full DEFRA, DARDNI, and Department of Agriculture ROI approvals, which makes it fully compliant with regulatory standards. In particular, this disinfectant is highly effective against serious livestock diseases such as Rotavirus, Foot and Mouth Disease, E. coli, Salmonella, Swine Vesicular Disease, and Newcastle Disease in poultry.
Furthermore, it features a low-staining formulation, which makes it ideal for use in visible areas. Thanks to its extended shelf life and economical dilution rates, it offers excellent value for farms seeking long-term biosecurity solutions.
Key Benefits:
Approved for use on all major livestock farms, including cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry
Effective against a wide range of pathogens, including viruses and bacteria
Fully DEFRA approved, ensuring top-level disease control compliance
Economical in use, requiring only small quantities per treatment
Extended shelf life and low-stain formula, making it more user-friendly
Usage Instructions:
Spraying:
For general farm disinfection (e.g. against Salmonella and E. coli), use at 3% w/v.
However, for diseases such as Foot & Mouth, Swine Vesicular Disease, and poultry diseases, use at a 0.5% w/v dilution rate.
Apply the solution at a rate of 300ml per square metre for best results.
Foot Dip Baths:
Use at a 0.5% w/v dilution.
Moreover, it is recommended to change the solution either weekly or when heavily contaminated with organic matter.
General Cleaning & Disinfection:
Begin by removing visible soiling.
Next, the product is applied the product using a pressure washer (500 psi) or foam lance.
Use a dilution rate of 1:185, and ensure all surfaces are completely wetted.
DEFRA Approved Dilution Rates:
Foot and Mouth Disease: 1:550
Swine Vesicular Disease: 1:150
Newcastle Disease (Poultry): 1:185
Tuberculosis: 1:33
Salmonella (General Orders): 1:50
For example, when used at a 1:20 dilution for Bovine Tuberculosis, a single 5-litre container of Virophor can disinfect up to 350 square metres.
Ideal For:
Cattle sheds and dairy parlours
Sheep housing and lambing pens
Pig units and farrowing houses
Poultry houses and hatcheries
Footbaths at entrances, exits, and livestock areas
Cleaning agricultural water systems
Why Choose Kilco Virophor 2.8%?
Above all, this disinfectant delivers fast, reliable results across a variety of livestock environments.
Whether you are managing disease outbreaks or maintaining daily hygiene standards, Virophor 2.8% offers the strength, flexibility, and assurance you need.
As a result, it remains a trusted choice for farmers and agricultural professionals seeking proven biosecurity.
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Available in 5 Litre
