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www.poultrynews.com.au National Poultry Newspaper, December 2024 %u2013 Page 5AUSTRALIAN poul- try producers have lost more than 2 million chickens to disease this year, with experts fear- ing the worst is yet to come.Stalosan F was invented in Denmark by a Danish veterinarian in 1964, being the first powder disinfectant for animal housing in the world. The idea behind this product was to provide powerful disinfection while the animals were present and during the production cycle to improve animal health.Stalosan F has proven over the past 60 years to be a highly effective antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal natural bactericidal powder, with up to 100 percent efficacy in killing pathogens in as little as five minutes post placement. Pathogens such as e coli, salmonella, staphylococcus, viruses including Newcastle disease, parvovirus, coccidia oocysts, poultry mites, roundworm, fly larvae and fungi are either eliminated quickly or their growth and spread are controlled.And that%u2019s only the start.The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme standards exist solely to improve animal welfare on farm.Stalosan F can support farmer efforts to comply easily with these standards with regular application.Stalosan F is not only highly effective in destroying pathogens but will also assist in the maintenance of drier litter because, when applied, it profoundly absorbs up to four times its weight in moisture through the synergy of its ingredients when ammonia is present.AmmoniaStalosan F assists in reducing ventilation costs in sheds and protects birds as it binds ammonia present. Practical on-farm tests have shown immediate ammonia reductions from 40ppm to 6ppm once Stalosan F was applied. High ammonia levels cause a breakdown of mucus membranes in the lungs and digestive tracts, resulting in reduced feed intake, heat stress, ammonia toxicity and possible death of stock. Farmer producers face daily challenges that threaten livestock health, productivity and the industry%u2019s sustainability. The most significant challenges today for intensive farming may include pressure to reduce antibiotic use, stocking numbers, biosecurity concerns and rising costs in production %u2013 such as feed and energy %u2013 as well as other economic pressures.With so many factors that can affect a business%u2019 bottom line, it is a welcome relief to find a product such as Stalosan F, which has a proven history as being a highly effective natural dry disinfectant product that assists in ongoing management and maintenance of clean air, pathogen free environment, essential for animal welfare and the success of the farm. Beware of copiesDue to the success of Stalosan over the years, competitor products profess to be the same when they are actually drying powders dressed up to be disinfectants. Like anything in life, you get what you pay for.Limestone has been used for years due to its low cost. Limestone products can irritate the eyes, lungs and skin, cause digestive upset and even diarrhoea if ingested by animals. While being relatively inexpensive, the restricted water binding capability and its high pH ensures limited biocidal effect, making limestone products a poor choice.Zeolite-based products are now appearing on the market, claiming the same efficacy on pathogens as Stalosan F, however there are no tests available to prove these claims.Zeolite products are efficient at reducing moisture content and this is good if you simply want a drying agent.However, with a pH level of 8.65 accompanied by minimal impact on reducing high ammonia levels in the animal environment, the biocidal effect and control of ammonia is minimised.Stalosan F has been on the market for 55 years and is sold around the world in 48 countries. It is a proven world leader, with no side effects to animals or humans ever being reported, including 20,000 published pages testifying to its efficacy. It has been registered with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority since 1998 as a proven housing disinfectant for the reduction of disease and bacteria in animal housing.Stalosan F is unique because it has a combination of natural and active ingredients %u2013 over 95 percent %u2013 and is capable of eradicating many of the most deadly and costly diseases in farming situations, all in one product. It has been tried and tested around the world and consistently outperforms other products from the first application.ApplicationEasy and safe to apply by hand or mechanical spreaders. Rate of use recommended is between 50-100g/m2 once a week.For more information, visit quadrantsolutions.com.au Stalosan F protects livestock and supports biosecurity measuresINGHAM%u2019S takes its environmental obligations seriously and remains focused on being a leader in sustainable poultry production through its water-saving initiatives.At our primary processing facility in Murarrie Queensland, we installed an advanced water treatment plant in 2009 and another at our primary processing facility in Somerville Victoria in 2012. Combined, these plants have recycled more than 15 billion litres of water over 15 years and reduced the need to take water from the environment as part of our operations.Ingham%u2019s latest water recycling and treatment plant at its Osborne Park primary processing facility in Western Australia is expected to further reduce its demand for water from the environment by up to 40 percent. The introduction of this modern and more efficient plant will also allow us to boost capacity, which will help to strengthen our local supply chain by decreasing dependence on supply from the east coast and minimise risk from disruptions along the transport network.With an environmental policy in place for more than 30 years, Inghams has a proven track record of embedding sustainable changes in our business that ensure we continue to grow responsibly. Ingham%u2019sIngham%u2019s watersaving initiativesIngham%u2019s latest water recycling and treatment plant at its Osborne Park WA facility.Stalosan F has, over the past 60 years, proven to be a highly effective antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal natural bactericidal powder.