Virukill® and Avian Influenza Biosecurity
Supporting Poultry Producers Through Stronger Environmental Disinfection
Recent detections of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Australia have reinforced the importance of strong biosecurity practices across the poultry industry.
Virukill® has undergone laboratory evaluation against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1) and is trusted by poultry producers as part of environmental disinfection programs.
How does Virukill® work against
Avian Influenza?
Virukill® is a novel, highly effective disinfectant, registered with APVMA and MPI, which can be used in a full continual disinfection program in commercial poultry.
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Virukill® is an effective disinfectant against enveloped viruses. It disrupts the envelope of these viruses through the surfactant activity of Virukill®.
When selecting a disinfectant for poultry biosecurity, independent scientific evaluation matters.
Virukilll® has undergone laboratory evaluation against H5N1 by the WOAH (formerly OIE) and FAO Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease in Italy.
Backed by Science
Supporting Every Stage of
Poultry Biosecurity
One solution. Multiple applications across your poultry operation.
Poultry Sheds
Support environmental hygiene throughout production facilities as part of routine biosecurity programs.
Entry & Exit Points
Strengthen access control with environmental disinfection at key biosecurity transition areas.
Hatcheries
Help maintain hygienic production environments during hatchery cleaning and preparation.
Equipment & Tools
Support routine hygiene protocols for shared equipment and high-contact surfaces.
Vehicle & Transport
Reduce the risk of cross-contamination through effective vehicle and equipment disinfection.
Footbaths
Support first-line biosecurity by reducing contaminants entering facilities via footwear.
Built for
Commercial Poultry Operations
Virukill® vs Conventional QACs
Criteria
Efficacy in the presence of organic matter
Virukill®
Excellent - Highly effective in the presence of organic matter
Conventional QAC
Poor - Efficacy drops significantly in the presence of organic matter
pH dependence
Excellent - Not pH-dependent
Often narrow effective pH band
Corrosiveness
Excellent - Non-corrosive, does not oxidise
Can damage metal, including stainless steel ​
Temperature range
Excellent - Wide operating temperature window
Limited temperature range - temperature can affect efficacy
Toxicity
Non-toxic at recommended rates
Toxic
Field validation
Extensive, international independent poultry specific data
Variable
A simple measure of toxicity is the oral LD50
This measure indicates that Virukill® is over 5 and 22 times safer and less toxic than formaldehyde and glutaradehyde respectively.
Why Choose Virukill®
Virukill® isn't just versatile - it's proven.
This patented disinfectant is scientifically tested and internationally verified to eliminate bacterial endospores, naked and enveloped viruses, and both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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Reliable protection, backed by science, purpose-built for poultry environments and trusted for consistent performance, competitive value and dependable supply.
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