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Azraelm

Wise Old Thumper
Is virkon the best disinfectant for making sure mites etc are not spread?

Is it likely my vet will stock it? Is it expensive?

Is there a good alternative?

thanks x
 
Not sure about virkon on mites - you can buy a hutch spray from places like bunnybasics which is effective against mites in the hutch.

Don't know if your vet will stock virkon, they probably use it but don't know if they would sell it. It is expensive but it's very concentrated and you make it up a little at a time (it 'goes off' in about a week) so it does work out economical over time. I buy it from www.sphsupplies.co.uk

I do think it is one of the best disinfectants as it is active against most bacteria and viruses (and apparently this includes VHD if you make the solution up stronger than normal).
 
Ooh, thanks Alison.

i do have a hutch spray but wasn't sure if it would be effective for most things.

Will have a look at sphsupplies tonight x
 
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