Broad-spectrum Disinfectant for Equine Premises

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EquiSept® is a broad-spectrum disinfectant available in an easy-to-use, effervescent tablet format. It has been developed from intensive work by the Irish Equine Centre, is active against Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and has been designed specifically for the disinfection of all surfaces, equipment and atmospheres with which horses may come in contact, including stabling, transport, equipment, footwear baths etc.

Disinfecting equine premises, as part of a regular prevention programme, will generally eliminate fungal episodes. Fungi and mycotoxins have recently assumed major significance and are now being regularly diagnosed in Poor Performance Syndromes. Mycotoxins are chemical substances produced by fungi and can have a devastating effect on horses. Fungi and their spores are everywhere in nature, even in normal looking hay or straw, and can contaminate all surfaces in stables. For example, Aspergillus and its toxin, Aflatoxin, is now regularly isolated, often having an adverse impact on the performances of equines.

In addition, afflictions like COPD, Enteritis, Liver Damage, Inability to Perform and Infertility can occur due to fungal infections alone, without any bacterial or viral complications; these conditions often result in severe and long-lasting damage.

Following disinfection the resulting improvement in the horse’s environment should also lead to a major reduction in incidents such as glanders, scours, nasal discharges, which are caused by other microorganisms – e.g. Actinobacillus mallei, Rhodococcus equi, Streptococcus equi, Salmonella spp. etc.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

CLEAN FIRST! It is not possible to disinfect dirt so, before disinfection remove all dirt and debris; scrape and brush all surfaces (vacuum if necessary); then power wash or use a power nozzle from the mains water supply.

Dilutions- EquiSept® is presented as a 10g effervescent tablet (containing 5g NaDCC – the active ingredient):

Normal Use Rate: 300 ppm available chlorine 50 tablets in 500 L water 5 tablets in 50 L water 1 tablet In 10 L water Double Use Rate: 600 ppm available chlorine 100 tablets in 500 L water 10 tablets in 50 L water 2 tablets in 10 L water

AREAS OF USE: All Surfaces (floors, walls, doors etc.), Feeding/Drinking Equipment, Stables, Transport, Footwear Baths, Rubber Boots, Brushes, Water Tanks & Drinking Lines, Bulk Silos

APPLICATION BY: Power-Spray; Back-pack Spray; EquiSept®-soaked cloths or Atmospheric Fogging. DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

A. STABLES – Breeding, Racing, Eventing, Livery, Sales & Transport

I. Surfaces e.g. Floors, Walls, Partitions & Transport – apply by power spray a. Smooth Surfaces - 300 ppm EquiSept® solution. b. Porous Surfaces - 600 ppm EquiSept® solution. c. *First-time Users - 600 ppm EquiSept® solution. *Note: (i) A second application is advisable 24 hours later, at normal use rates.

Ensure floors are dry before restocking with horses and fresh bedding.

II. Feeding & Drinking Equipment – feed equipment, buckets, bowls etc. a. Remove dirt from all surfaces. b. Disinfect cleaned surfaces by power-spray or cloths soaked in a 300 ppm EquiSept® solution. c. Allow to dry naturally.

III. Atmosphere – Aerosol Fogging (Horses must first be removed) Having cleaned and disinfected all surfaces & equipment, next fog the atmosphere for 15-30 minutes with a solution of EquiSept® at 300 ppm. Note: When fog (mist) has evaporated, horses can be re-housed.

B. BULK FEED SILOS a. Clean all internal surfaces b. Disinfect by spray at 300 ppm. c. Allow to dry naturally C. FOOTWEAR BATHS (Rubber Boots etc) a. Maintain a stiff brush to remove loose dirt. b. Dip for a few seconds using a 300pm EquiSept® solution. c. Keep solution away from sunlight and replace regularly. D. BRUSHES ETC. a. Clean off any dirt b. Disinfect using a 300 ppm EquiSept® solution. E. WATER TANKS & DRINKING LINES Contamination of any surface in contact with water can occur. This often leads to adverse consequences for any animal drinking such water. Drinking water is a potent source of transfer of infectious fungi, spores, bacteria & viruses in intensive environments, like stables. EquiSept® solutions are highly effective and safe in eliminating these organisms. Procedure: 1. Drain entire water system. Where algae growth & biofilm has accumulated, this should be physically removed from the tanks, and the pipe-work flushed with an acid cleaner (e.g. vinegar). 2. The entire system should then be flushed out to remove debris. 3. EquiSept® should then be added to the header tank at a dosage of 30ppm (i.e. 1 tablet in 100 litres water) and the entire system filled with this solution. 4. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. 5. The system is then drained and refilled with fresh water.

UK DEFRA (MAFF) & Department of Agriculture & Food, Ireland Approval:

EquiSept® has been approved for use as follows:

DISEASE DILUTIONS Foot & Mouth Disease 1 x 10g EquiSept® tablet to 3L Water General Orders 1 x 10g EquiSept® tablet to 4 ½ L Water

PRECAUTIONS:

 For hard surface disinfection only.  Keep out of reach of children.  As with aerosols, it is advisable to avoid inhalation, or eye contact by man or animals.  Not harmful if used as directed.  In the case of eye contact, flush with clean water and seek medical advice if necessary.  Do not swallow. Ingestion may cause stomach upsets. Drink milk and seek medical advice.  May bleach fabrics.  Do not allow contents of securitub to become wet.  Unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with national requirements.

SHELF LIFE:

Unopened: 3 years from date of manufacture. Store below 25oC in a dry place. Replace lid firmly after use. In-use solutions: 7 days. Store in a secure place away from direct sunlight.

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