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Apiam’s Zoono sanitiser will protect for up to 30 days
ONE of Australia’s lead- ing veterinary service providers, Apiam Ani- mal Health, has secured the Australian distribu- tion rights of a revolu- tionary surface sanitiser and protection nanotech- nology.
ence between this sani- tiser and others on the market is it continues to remain effective over time through killing pathogens by mechanical rather than chemical action.
tracted to the Zoono products for use by our network of vets to sani- tise and protect pigger- ies, poultry sheds and livestock systems, as well as for use in biosecurity programs with the tech- nology,” Dr Richards said.
The new-generation dis- infectant –Zoono Z-71 Microbe Shield – has been demonstrated to protect against bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens for up to 30 days.
“It has been demon- strated through extensive research over 10 years against a range of patho- gens to be effective for up to 30 days,” he said.
Dr Richards said Apiam has also been using its current supply of Z-71 Mi- crobe Shield to sanitise its own offices and veteri- nary hospitals around the country.
It is ideal to be used as part of a dairy farm’s san- itisation program, whether that is:
“Laboratory tests are currently progressing to establish the duration of protection that the Z-71 Microbe Shield product will have against a COV- ID-19 surrogate.
“Veterinary practices are seen as an essential service and we want to ensure we make it as safe as possible for our staff and clients,” he said.
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In animal handling fa- cilities such as around farm gates, latches and handles;
“In studies in the US, Apiam has been able to demonstrate prevention of clinical disease against the pig coronavirus, PED virus, for over 30 days following a single applica- tion of the product to all surfaces.
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Dr Richards said there had been strong demand from both Apiam clients and the greater commu- nity for the use of its prod- ucts, and that Apiam was providing fogging ser- vices where requested to assist other essential busi- nesses and workplaces to improve their biosecurity and hygiene systems.
Agriculture David Lit- tleproud was pleased to see the strong interna- tional support, which he led in April at the
Minister Littleproud said his call for the ex-
“Since 1980, two pan- demics have been linked to wildlife wet markets and a further two linked to unsustainable wildlife practices – this is ac- knowledgment we need to work globally to pro- tect ourselves from these risks,” Minister Little- proud said.
“The review will be a joint World Health Or- ganisation, World Or- ganisation for Animal Health and Food and Agriculture Organisa- tion collaboration.
In vehicle and machin- ery interiors.
“Both mechanical and chemical sanitisers will kill most pathogens pretty much straight away but the fact it has been tested to be effective against many germs for up to 30 days on surfaces is a ma- jor breakthrough.”
“It will take a global effort to reduce the risks for disease to emerge and spread, and the threat to agriculture that the mix of wildlife, do- mestic animals and hu- mans provide in wildlife wet markets.
Importantly, Z-71 Mi- crobe Shield is approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration for use against COVID-19 on hard surfaces.
Dr Richards said Apiam had plenty of stock of Z-71 Microbe Shield and was expecting to get additional supplies of both Z-71 Mi- crobe Shield and Zoono’s hand sanitiser in coming weeks, which would be available through Apiam clinics and at countryvet. com.au
“We have long known about the dangers asso- ciated with wildlife wet markets and the poten- tial for pandemics they pose but they also are a risk to agriculture and food security.
The TGA approval comes on the back of re- search conducted in the United Kingdom against a COVID-19 surrogate, feline coronavirus, where Z-71 Microbe Shield was able to reduce the viral levels by over 99.99 per- cent.
Apiam acquired the dis- tribution rights for live- stock and animal health industries in Australia in November last year for the disinfectant technology, which is manufactured in New Zealand by fellow ASX-listed company Zo- ono Group Limited.
“Together we can gath- er information that will contribute to the better- ment of all nations.
Apiam managing direc- tor Dr Chris Richards said the biggest differ-
“We were initially at-
It is available in five-li- tre bulk containers as well as 150ml and 250ml spray bottles.
“That is why I worked with Australia’s chief veterinary officer Mark Schipp to push for glob-
“Let’s hope the out- comes of the review finds ways to protect human life and the ag- riculture that underpins global food security.”
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