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One of the challenges faced by aquaculturists is to offer all the life stages of their animals proper sanitary conditions and Biosecurity. A comprehensive biosecurity program should be in place. This is essential in combating and preventing disease. Routine use of hand disinfection and footbaths is mandatory.

With the rapid increase in intensive aquaculture, the need for disinfectants has also increased.

Entry and growth of pathogens must be

minimized through use of disinfectants in water, on tanks and equipment, and on eggs. Disinfectants used in aquaculture are aimed at all types of infectious agents (including bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa). Disinfectants kill disease causing organisms by releasing proper amounts of chlorine or iodine or other compounds.

The disinfectant must come into direct contact with the organism. It is important that surfaces be clean of organic matter before disinfection This is best done by physically cleaning the surfaces with soap and water prior to using the disinfectant.

In Canada, CFIA has listed acceptable disinfectant and sanitizer products for use in food processing facilities.

Control of parasites, bacteria, fungi and viruses are greatly enhanced by the use of the following products:

Ovadine™, Virkon®, Virkon® Aquatic, Hyperox®, Biofoam ®, Biosolve®, Hand Sanitizers, 50% Benzalkonium chloride, Chloramine T, 12% sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

Product code	Product name	Active ingredient
15650	Ovadine™	PVPI
	Information Sheet Purchasing Ovadine in Canada Choosing the right egg disinfectant Diver disinfection MSDS Dosage Calculation Spreadsheet
19350 19360	Virkon® Virkon® Aquatic	Potassium monopersulfate
	Information Sheet Dilution test kits Virkon Disinfection Mat - How to use Virkon Disinfection Mat Information Sheet Virkon Tablets - PDF Virkon efficacy Virkon - mode of action Environmental Impact of Virkon S MSDS Dosage Calculation Spreadsheet
	These documents require Acrobat Reader Application of Disinfectants Aquaculture Biosecurity brochure A literature review of disinfectants: Effects when used by CF divers in cleaning rebreather sets Chronic Toxicity of Continuous Exposure to ‘Virkon S for Aquaculture’ for Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mvkiss) - go to page 1 Overview Report of Studies on Chronic Toxicity of Continuous Exposure to ‘Virkon S for Aquaculture’ for Rainbow Trout - go to page 8
14250	Hyperox®	Hydrogen Peroxide/ Peracetic Acid/Surfactant
	Information Sheet Dilution test kits Hyperox Disinfection Program Hyperox Brochure - HTML Hyperox Brochure - PDF MSDS
	These documents require Acrobat Reader Application of Disinfectants Hyperox usage document Hyperox efficacy testing
	Hand Sanitizers
15775 15776 23400	Purell Instant Sanitizer MSDS - PDF Format Purell Antibacterial Soap Purell Sanitizer/Soap Dispenser
10805	Biofoam - Foaming Descaling Detergent
	Biofoam Brochure - HTML Biofoam Brochure - PDF MSDS - PDF format
10810	Biosolve - Multi-purpose Heavy Duty Cleaner
	Biosolve Brochure - HTML Biosolve Brochure - PDF MSDS - PDF format
10650	50% Benzalkonium chloride	Benzalkonium chloride
	Information Sheet MSDS
11321	Halamid®	Chloramine T
	Halamid in Aquaculture Halamid in Shrimp Farming Halamid Stability MSDS Handling Equipment
17547	12% Sodium hypochlorite	Sodium hypochlorite
	MSDS Handling Equipment

In many jurisdictions these products may require local drug registration.

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Website updated - May 20, 2008

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