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Quaternary Ammonium Compound
Do not use on feed or in water but can be used to clean water lines and medication tanks, however practical application may be limited as these applications require flushing with clean water prior to reuse.
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Biosecurity
Resources available Biosecurity Plan Template for farms needing guidance in developing a biosecurity plan. Biosecurity posters to support all farm staff to understand and apply biosecurity practices on-farm. Biosecurity fact sheets to support all farm staff to understand and apply biosecurity practices on-farm.
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Chlorhexidine
May be a combination chlorhexidine/cetrimide product. Will irritate eyes. Can be used for cleansing poultry houses. Nil withholding period. Products with this chemical may have different label instructions.
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Farmer Resources
Practical resources to assist egg farms with biosecurity, food safety, egg production and hen management. Access to ELIP also included in this section.
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Cresol
Do not use on feed or water. Unsafe chemical. Poisonous if absorbed by skin contact, inhaled, or swallowed and will irritate eyes. Will cause staining. Can be applied for wound disinfection. May be called cresylic acid. Nil withholding period. Products with this chemical may have different label instructions.
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Chemical search and filter tool
All sanitisers, disinfectants, and insecticides used on farm must be registered and/or approved for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). They must always be used as per the label instructions.
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Formaldehyde or Paraformaldehyde
Liquid formaldehyde; paraformaldehyde solid formaldehyde. Poisonous if absorbed by skin contact, inhaled, or swallowed and will irritate eyes. Should be only used by licensed Pest Control Operators. Need to follow Australian Chicken Meat Federation guidelines. Not for use on eggs for human consumption.
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Glutaraldehyde / Quaternary Ammonia Compounds Mixes
Poisonous if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed by skin contact or inhaled, corrosive and attack eyes. Will irritate nose, throat, and skin. Corrosive chemical.
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Avian Influenza Overview
Avian Influenza Overview Avian Influenza (AI) is a notifiable disease in all states and territories of Australia because it is highly pathogenic to poultry and some strains are able to infect humans. Login to For Farmers to access Mass Disposal Planner and Avian Influenza Prevention, Preparedness and Response.
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Hydrogen Peroxide or Peroxyacetic Acid
May be sold in combination with acetic acid and peracetic acid. Do not use on brass, copper, or marble. Harmful if swallowed, may irritate the nose, throat, and skin, will irritate eyes. Do no inhale.
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Iodine
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Nil withholding period. May cause staining. Products with this chemical may have different label instructions. Always follow the directions on the label and refer to the safety data sheet for the complete safety information on this chemical before using it.
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Mass Disposal Planner
Welcome to the Mass Disposal PlannerThis is a questionnaire-based tool which assists egg farms in developing a mass disposal plan. All egg farms should have a Mass disposal plan.
People in Agriculture Human resources materials for employers. Farm employment information for employees.
