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Pig Barn and Poultry Barn Hygiene Solutions

Pig and poultry barns are some of the biggest spaces on a farm, which means there is a lot to clean and a lot at stake.

Ecolab offers a portfolio of alkaline and acid cleaners and disinfectants that have superior efficacy. Our products and protocols are used at pig farms and poultry houses worldwide, helping farmers support animal health and optimize production cost, water use and labor.

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Personal Hygiene in Animal Houses

Boot, hand and clothing hygiene are an easy win when cleaning and disinfecting animal houses. They're the fastest, simplest and cheapest ways to prevent the spread of pathogens when cleaning pig pens and poultry houses, and yet they are often overlooked. 

Effective products and protocols are available and used by farmers worldwide. Ecolab chemistry helps your workers properly clean and disinfect footwear, sanitize hands and keep working lines clean and safe. 

By addressing these critical spaces on your farm, you're impacting production and profit.


Powerful Products for Cleaning Pig Pens and Poultry Houses

Product efficacy and cost efficiency are key to Ecolab offerings. We provide pig and poultry farmers with the high-quality, science-based chemistry and protocols they need to meet their farm KPIs and have peace of mind. 

Our products can be used in poultry houses, pig farms and sow/farrowing barns.

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Kenosan

  • Sticky, long-lasting foam
  • Extreme dirt-penetrating capacity

Kenosan was launched following two years of intensive R&D and field trials. This strong alkaline degreaser has a unique formulation of multi-ionic surfactants that allow for effective, fast penetration of dirt. Its high foam quality and ultra-strong adhesive strength ensure effective contact time to get rid of soiling on the application surface, including ventilation fans, air inlets, ceilings and entire house structures. Kenosan retains its effectiveness and strength even at low dilution, making it safe for people and materials.

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Virocid®

  • Fast, strong disinfection 
  • Easy-to-use liquid solution
  • Can be sprayed, foamed and fogged without adding other chemicals
  • Neutral pH in dilution: Non-corrosive on any metal

Virocid® is a premier product for animal safety, biosecurity and disease prevention. It's a super concentrated disinfectant with a synergistic composition of four ingredients and three groups of actives which makes it effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores. It has long-term efficacy and can be used on multiple surfaces including concrete, metal, foot baths and vehicles. 

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KickStart

KickStart is broad-spectrum disinfectant that's effective against most bacterias, viruses and fungi present in swine production.

  • Fast-acting disinfectant
  • Approved for organic production

KickStart is based on a synergistic formulation of hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, peracetic acid and surfactants that are particularly effective in removing biofilm and  giving fast results. KickStart degrades into water and oxygen after oxidation, making this disinfectant environmentally friendly.

Ecolab's Biogel product.

Biogel

  • Superior contact time and adhesion power
  • Gel-forming properties

Biogel is a detergent specifically designed for animal houses. It is a strong universal cleaner that's effective against heavy-duty soil and has the foaming capacity to meet all required contact times. 

Ecolab's Biosafe product.

Biosafe

Biosafe is a concentrated, soft alkaline cleaner with a strong foaming action. This product can be used to clean sensitive materials (e.g. aluminum) and for animal houses, trucks, cars, agricultural machines and equipment. Biosafe can be applied with or without a foaming device.

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CID LINES, an Ecolab Company

Ecolab has strengthened our animal health offerings by acquiring CID LINES, a leading global provider of livestock biosecurity and hygiene solutions.

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