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Example power bill
Use the below example power bill and information to help you in transferring the correct figures from your power bill into the calculator. Demand Price: To find your Demand Price, this can be read directly off the bill, highlighted in green in this example as 7. 689 $/kVA/month.
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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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Solar Calculator
© All Energy Pty Ltd, 2020 The cost of grid electricity has risen significantly in recent years. As commercial egg production requires substantial energy inputs, solar power can often be a cheaper long-term alternative to relying on grid power for egg farms.
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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.
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Iodine / Phosphoric Acid
Can be used in water lines and medication tanks but practical application may be limited as these applications require flushing/rinsing with clean water prior to reuse. Will irritate eyes and skin. May cause staining. Not for use on hatching or table eggs.
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Phenol
Poisonous if absorbed by skin contact, inhaled, or swallowed. Corrosive. Will damage eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapour or spray mist. Products with this chemical may have different label instructions.
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Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate / Potassium Peroxomonosulfate Triple Salt / Sodium Chloride or Virkon
Sulfamic acid may be an added chemical which limits practical applications. Strongly acidic and corrosive. Attacks eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Will irritate nose and throat. Do not inhale. General recommendation to remove organic matter thoroughly before using this chemical. Usually requires rinsing after application.
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Piperonyl Butoxide or Pyrethrins
Do not apply outdoors if rain is expected within 2 hours. Some insect resistance may occur. Avoid contact with food, food utensils or places where food is prepared or stored. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
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