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AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FOODAN ROINN TALMHAÍOCHTA, IASCAIGH AGUS BIA

Biosecurity Information for Registered Poultry Flock Owners



Biosecurity Information for Registered Poultry Flock Owners April 2008

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CONTENTS

�. Introduction

2. Symptomsofexoticpoultrydiseases

3. Biosecurityadviceforpoultryflockowners

4. Measurestoreducetheriskofintroductionofavianinfluenza

5. Avianinfluenzaadvice-housingofpoultry

6. Avianinfluenzaadviceforemployers

7. Vehiclecleaning&disinfectionprotocol

8. Disinfectionprogrammeforpoultryfarms

9. Listofapproveddisinfectants

�0. ListofcontactnumbersforDistrictVeterinaryOffices

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1. INTRODUCTION

Since2005,HighlyPathogenicAvianInfluenza(HPAI)oftheH5N�subtypehascausedepidemicsamong domestic poultry and wild birds in Asia, parts of Africa, the Middle East, and parts ofEurope.ThisepidemichighlightstheveryrealriskofintroductionofexoticdiseasessuchasavianinfluenzaandNewcastledisease,intopoultryfarms,especiallybywildbirds.

YoucanprotectyourflockagainstNewcastlediseasebyvaccination.TheDepartmentrecommendsthatalllayingbirdsarevaccinatedagainstNewcastledisease.Broilersandotherfatteningbirdsmayalsobevaccinated,dependingonthediseasesituationthatprevails.Yourveterinarypractitionerwillbeabletoadviseyouonthis.

VaccinationisnotcurrentlyauthorisedforpreventionofavianinfluenzainpoultryorgamebirdsìnIreland,butisauthorisedforuseinexoticbirdcollectionsinzoos.

Thereareanumberofroutineprecautionsthatcanbetakentoprotectpoultryflocksagainsttheintroductionofanydiseases-notjustNewcastlediseaseandavianinfluenza.Inadditionthereareanumberofspecificmeasuresthatcanbetakentoreducetheriskofintroductionofavianinfluenza.Youwillfindthesemeasureslistedinthisbooklet.

Earlydetectionofthesediseasesisvitalinthecontrolofexoticdisease,toensurethatappropriatemeasuresareputinplacequicklytobothpreventfurtherspreadofdisease,andtoprotectpublichealth. This booklet details some of the common signs that may be seen in birds affected withNewcastlediseaseoravian influenza, andwhatyou shoulddo if yourflock is showing signsofdisease.

Rememberyou are the first line of defenceagainstthesediseases: • Keepdiseaseout • Reportanyhealthproblemsinyourflockpromptly

Animal Health DivisionDepartment of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

DepartmentWebsitewww.agriculture.gov.ieAvianInfluenzaHelpline:�890252283


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2. SYMPTOMS OF EXOTIC POULTRY DISEASES

Newcastle DiseaseSymptomsmayincludeanyofthefollowing: • Respiratorysigns(gasping,coughing) • Nervoussigns(droopingwings,dragginglegs,twistingoftheheadandneck,circling,

completeparalysis) • Lossofappetite • Droppedorcompletecessationofeggproduction • Misshapen,rough-shelled,thin-shelledeggscontainingwateryalbumen • Greenishwaterydiarrhoea • Swellingofthetissuesaroundtheeyesandintheneck

Avian InfluenzaSymptomsmayincludeanyofthefollowing:Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) • Depression • Lossofappetite,excessivethirst • Cessationofegglaying • Respiratorysigns(coughing,sneezing) • Nervoussigns(droopingwings,dragginglegs,twistingoftheheadandneck,circling,

completeparalysis) • Swellingandbluediscolorationofcombsandwattles • Diarrhoea • Suddendeath • Mortalityratesofupto�00%

Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) • Mildrespiratorydisease • Depression • Dropineggproduction

What should you do if you suspect Newcastle disease or Avian Influenza?It isobligatory tonotifyany suspicionof thesediseases toyour localDistrictVeterinaryOfficeorDAFFheadquarters inDublinat0�6072000.Donotmoveanypoultry, carcaseoranythingelse(e.g.feedorwaste)untilaDepartmentofAgricultureveterinaryinspectorhascarriedoutanexamination.

Ifyouhaveanydoubtsaboutthehealthofyourflock,contactyourveterinarypractitioner.


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3. BIOSECURITY ADVICE FOR POULTRY FLOCKOWNERS

�. Commercialpoultryfarmersshouldensurethattheyhaveagoodperimeter fencearoundthesite,andthatthereisasingleentrance/exit,withalockablegate.Smallflocksshouldalsobefencedin.

2. Allpoultryhousesshouldbebirdandrodent-proof,andalwayskeepthedoors closed.Wildbirds,especiallypigeonsandwaterfowl,areaparticularrisk.Bird-proofnettingshouldhaveaperturesnolargerthan25mm.

3. Onlyallowessentialvisitors tohaveaccesstothepoultrysite,andprovidefarmordisposableoverallsandfootwearforvisitorsandstaff.Providehand-washingfacilities,andinsistthattheseareusedbystaffandvisitors.

4. Provide footbaths containing approved disinfectant* outside each poultry house. Ensurethatthedisinfectantisusedattherecommendeddilutionrate,andchangethedisinfectantatleasttwiceweekly.

5. Only allow essential vehicles onto the site. Staff, service vehicles etc. should be parkedoutsidetheperimeter.Insistthatallvehiclesthathavetoenterthesitehavebeencleanedanddisinfectedbeforehand.

6. Keephouse surroundsfreeofvegetationanddebris,anddisinfectthesurrounds regularly.7. Operateanall-in/all-outpolicywhenstockinghouses,andonlybuyreplacementbirdsfrom

reputablesources.8. Onlyallowequipment thathasbeencleanedanddisinfectedintopoultryhouses.Always

storeequipmentinabirdandrodent-prooflocationfollowingdisinfection.9. Alwaysstoreshavingsinabirdandrodent-prooflocation.Donotallowpet animalsinto

storesorpoultryhouses.�0. Store dead birds in a lidded container. Dispose of carcases regularly in a safe manner. If

thecarcasesareduetogoforrendering,leavethecontainerattheperimeterofthesiteforcollection.

*Alistofapproveddisinfectantscanbefoundat:http://www.agriculture.gov.ie


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4. MEASURES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INTRODUCTION OF AVIAN INFLUENZA

Specificmeasuresarerequiredtoreducetheriskofintroductionofavianinfluenzaintopoultry.Thereservoirforthevirusis inwildwaterbirds, inparticularwaterfowl(e.g.ducksandgeese).Waterfowlmaybeinfectedwiththevirus,yetshownosymptoms.

Thevirusmaybepresentin: • Livebirdsandtheirproducts(meat,eggs,feathers) • Carcasesofbirds • Faecesofbirds

Infectionmostcommonlyresultsfrom: • Contactwithwildbirds • Contactwithinfectedpoultryorpoultryproducts • Contaminatedclothingandfootwear • Contaminatedvehiclesandequipment • Contaminatedfeedandwater • Contaminatedmanureandlitter • Rodentsorfarmdogsandcats,whichmayactasmechanicalvectors.

�. Itisessentialtopreventcontactbetweenpoultryandwildbirds.Ensurethathouses, feed stores and shaving storesarerodentandbird-proof, includingnettingofvents.Keepthedoorsshutandensurethatcatsanddogsarekeptout.

2. Separateducks and geesefromotherpoultry.3. Feed and water free range birds indoors where possible. Always clean up feed spills

immediatelyaftertheyhaveoccurred.4. Preventpoultryfromhavingaccess to ponds, lakes or riverse.g.byfencingofftheseareas

anddonotallowfree standing water tocollect.5. Staff and visitors onpoultryfarmsshouldnothavecontactwithwildbirds(e.g.waterfowling).

Onlyessentialvisitorsshouldbeallowedaccesstothepoultryhouse.Arecordofallvisitorsshouldbemaintained.

6. Usefootdipsattheentrancetothepoultryhouseandchangeyour footwear,onentrytothehouse,to bootsthatarededicatedtouseinsidethepoultryhouse.

7. Alwayscleananddisinfect*equipmentpriortousingitinapoultryhouse,anddonotleaveitoutsidewhilstnotinuse.

8. Checkthesourceofthewater suppliestoyourhouseatregularintervals.Ifthesourceislakewater,itmustbeadequatelytreatedtokillviruses(e.g.bychlorinationorUVlight).

*Alistofapproveddisinfectantscanbefoundat:http://www.agriculture.gov.ie

ASSESS THE RISKS TO YOUR POULTRY NOW, AND TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS ANY OF THE RISKS IDENTIFIED ABOVE

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE


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5. HOUSING OF POULTRY – AVIAN INFLUENZA ADVICE

When should I bring my birds indoors?IfhighlypathogenicavianinfluenzaisconfirmedinIreland,allflocksofpoultrywithin3kmradiusoftheinfectedpremiseswillberequiredbylawtobekeptindoors.

Inaddition,ifariskassessmentbytheDepartmentofAgriculturedeterminesthatIrelandisatahighriskofintroductionofhighlypathogenicavianinfluenza,theMinistermayrequirethatallpoultryarekeptindoors.

What if I don’t have housing for my birds?If you do not have housing for your birds, you will be expected to take all reasonable steps tocontainyourbirds,andtominimisecontactbetweenyourbirdsandwildbirds.

Themeasureswilldependonthespeciesandcategoryofbirds,butshouldbeaimedatpreventingwildbirdsfrom: • Beingabletolandclosetowhereyourbirdsarekept • Mixingwithyourbirds • Contaminatingtheirfeedorwatersupplies

Youcanconstructoradaptpens/buildingstemporarilye.g.: • Useotherbarns,sheds,garagesorouthouses • Constructalean-toverandaonthesideofexistinghouses • Construct a pen using straw bales, with a tarpaulin roof, and bird-proof netting

(25mmaperture)forlightandventilation • Usebird-proofnettingtoroofoutdoorpens

Ifthesemeasuresarealsoimpractical,theveryminimummeasuresaretoensurethatwildbirdscannotaccessthefeedandwatersupplies: • Provideadditionalprotectionaroundthesupplies(e.g.netting) • Preventaccesstoopenwater,andprovidemainsortreatedwater. • Installbirdscaringsystems(e.g.auditory,visualdeterrents).Thesemaynotbesuitable

fornervousbirds,sotheseshouldbeusedwithcare,andontheadviceofsuppliersoftheequipment.

Will housing my birds create any problems for them?Whenbirdsarenotusedtobeinghoused,itmaycreateproblemsfortheirwelfare.

Birdswillneedtobecheckedmoreoftenthanusualtoensurethat: • Feedandwaterarekeptfresh,andfreefromfaecalcontamination • Thereisnoevidenceofbehavioursuchasfeatherpeckingorcannibalism • Inhotweatherorcold,wetweather,thatthebirdshavesufficientventilation • Overcrowdingisnotbecomingaproblem(particularlywithfast-growingbirds) • Thereisnoevidenceofdisease.


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Will housing my birds mean that I cannot market my poultry as free-range or organic poultry?YouwillneedtoconsultyourrepresentativeorganisationsortherelevantmarketingsectionintheDepartmentofAgricultureandFood,forup-to-dateadviceinrelationtomarketingrules.


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6. EMPLOYERS – AVIAN INFLUENZA ADVICE

ThecurrentoutbreakofavianinfluenzaH5N�inAsia,Africa,MiddleEastandEuropeisacauseofgreatconcerntothepoultryindustry.Itisimportantthateveryoneplaystheirpartinprotectingtheindustry.Pleasebringtheseimportantpointstothenoticeofyourworkersandvisitors:

�. People who are travelling to avian influenza infected countries should avoid poultryfarms,birdmarketsandotherplaceswherelivebirdsarekept,andotherlocationsthatmaybecontaminatedwithbirdfaeces.

2. Workers or visitors from other countriesshouldnothavehadcontactwithpoultryorotherbirdsforatleastone weekbeforetheyworkon/visitapoultryfarm.

3. Workers or visitors to poultry farmsshould: • Onlyenterpoultryhousesorareaswherepoultryarekeptifthisisessential • Wearcleanprotectiveclothingandfootwearwhichiscleanedanddisinfected�after

use,ordisposableprotectiveclothingandfootwearwhichisdisposedofsafelyonsiteafteruse

• Washtheirhandsthoroughlybeforeandafterhandlingbirdsorequipment.4. Theimport of poultry and game meat and meat products in personal luggageoftravellers

isprohibitedfromcountriesoutsidetheEuropeanUnion.5. Theimport of live poultry, other birds, eggs, unprocessed poultry and game meat/meat

products and untreated feathers or poultry manureisprohibitedfromcountriesinfectedwithhighlypathogenicavianinfluenza2.

6. Thefeeding of meat or meat products (including that of poultry) to poultry or other farm animalsisprohibitedunder theDiseasesofAnimalsAct,�966(ProhibitionontheUseofSwill)Order,200�[S.I.No.597of200�].

�ConsulttheDepartment’swebsiteforalistofapproveddisinfectantsat:http://www.agriculture.gov.ie2ConsulttheOIEwebsiteforalistofcountriesthatarecurrentlyinfectedwithHPAIH5N�at:http://www.oie.int/downld/

AVIAN%20INFLUENZA/A_AI-Asia.htm


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7. VEHICLE CLEANING & DISINFECTION PROTOCOL

�. Choosealocationthatwillavoidsolutionsenteringsurfacewaterdrainsorwatercourses,andpreferablywithaconcretesurface.

2. Firstremoveanyequipment(modules,moduleliftingequipment,crates,pipes,coversetc.)forcleaning.

3. Starting fromthe topandworkingdown,remove any solid debris fromtheoutsideandinsideof thevehiclebyscraping, thenbrushing.Payspecialattentionto theundersideofthevehicle,wheels,wheelarches,tyres,mud-guardsandexposedchassis.Dungandsoiledbeddingmaycontainhighlevelsofinfectivematerial,andshouldbesafelydisposedofe.g.bycomposting.

4. Apply detergentusingaknapsacksprayerorpressurewasher,atlowpressure(approx.500psior35bars),toavoiddispersalofpotentiallyinfectivematerial.

5. Soak all external and internal surfaces of the vehicle, starting from the top and workingdown.Payspecialattentiontothewheels,wheelarches,tyres,mud-guardsandundersideofthevehicle.Allowatleast10 minutescontact timeforthedetergenttopenetrateandloosenthedirt.Rinseathighpressurewithcleanwater.

6. Checkthatallsurfacesarevisiblyclean,beforedisinfecting.7. Useanapproved disinfectant*.Ensurethatdisinfectanthasbeenproperlystored,isindate,

andisusedinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructions.8. Applythedisinfectantwithapressurewasher(atlowpressure)orknapsacksprayer.Ensure

thattherecommended contact timeforthedisinfectantisallowed.Ifthedisinfectantaffectsuntreatedmetalsordamagedgalvanisedmetals,itshouldberinsedoffaftertherecommendedcontacttime.

9. Outsideofvehicle-startatthetopandworkdowneachside.Insidethevehicle-disinfectthewallsandfloorofthetransporter,andthentheloadingrampandtailgatelift.Payspecialattentiontothewheelarches,tyres,mudguardsandundersideofthevehicle.

�0. Takeall removable itemsoutof the cab of thevehicle including thefloormats, clothing,wellingtonbootsetc.Useadustpanandbrushtoremoveanydebrisfrominsidethecabanddisposeofitintoarefusesack.

��. Useasofthandbrushandabucketofdetergenttocleanthecabfloor,floormatsandfootpedals.Rinse.Usea cleancloth soaked ina solutionofdisinfectantat the recommendeddilutionratetodisinfectthecabfloor,floormatsandfootpedals.

�2. Ensurethatallitemspackedbackintothecabareclean.�3. Parkthevehicleonaslopeawayfromthewasharea,todrainanddry.�4. Once the vehicle is removed from the wash area, wash down the concrete surface with

detergent. (ensure that cleaned and disinfected vehicles do not become re-contaminatedwhenusingpressurewasherstocleanthewashareaorothervehicles).

�5. Cleananddisinfectwaterproofoverallsandbootsandthecleaningequipment.

*AlistofapproveddisinfectantscanbefoundontheDepartmentofAgricultureat:http://www.agriculture.gov.ie


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8. DISINFECTION PROGRAMME FOR POULTRY FARMS

Thefollowingproceduresshouldbefollowedforeachhousetobedisinfectedafterdepopulationtopreventthecarryoverofinfection.

Removal of feed, equipment, litter etc.�. Removeanyresidualfoodfromthesiloandfeedequipment.2. Takeoutanyremovableequipment.3. Removeanydeadbirdcarcasesfromthelitter,anddisposeofwithothercarcases.4. Removealllitterfromthehouse.5. Loadlittertoensurethatalloutsideareassuchasconcretepadsatdoorsareclearedofold

litter.6. Ensureloadsarecoveredbeforetransportfromthesite.

Dry cleaning�. Workfromthetopofthehouseandworkdown.2. Blowdownallsurfacedustfromceilings,waterpipes,fanboxesandinlets.3. Bloworbrushloosedebrisfromwalls.4. Scrapefloorusingmechanisedscrapers.5. Bloworwashdownbulkfeedbins.

Water sanitizationDrainablesystems�. Draintheheadertankandcheckthatitisfreefromdebris.Cleanasrequired.2. Fillthetankwiththatvolumeofwaterrequiredtofilltheentiredrinkingsystemandadd

sanitizeratrecommendeddilution.3. Allowsanitizersolutiontofillthedrinkingsystem.Leaveforonehour.4. Drainthesystemandfillwithfreshwater.Non-drainablesystems�. Shortlybeforedepopulation,addsanitizertotheheadertank.2. Isolatesupplyfromheadertankandallowthewatertobeconsumeduntilthetankisempty.3. Removeanydebrisfromtheheadertank.4. Fillthetankwithwater,andaddsanitizeratrecommendeddilution.

Cleaning and disinfection of the buildings and equipment�. Includeanystoresinthiscleaningprocedure.2. Washallsurfaceswithapressurewasherwiththedetergentsanitizersolution.3. Externally,sprayairinlets,depositsfromaroundfanboxesandtheloadingarea.4. Internally include air inlets, fan boxes, partitions, feeders and drinkers and all other

equipmentremovedfromthehouse,ensuringthateverythingisvisiblyclean.5. Useasoaktankifavailableforremovableequipment.6. Soakallsurfacesfor20-30minutes,andthenrinseallsurfaceswithwaterathighpressure.7. Alsoensurethatalldirtyareassuchasconcreteapronsaroundhousesandbulkbinpadsare

washedclean.


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Disinfection of the buildings and equipment�. Ensurethatdisinfectants*havebeenproperlystored,areindate,andareusedinaccordance

withmanufacturer’sinstructions.2. Useaknapsacksprayerorpressurewasheratalowpressuresetting(300psi)toapply.3. Disinfectthefeedsilo.4. Disinfectallremovableequipmentandstoreinacleanareaundercover,orreplaceincleaned

house.5. Disinfectthecleanedhouse,applyingdisinfectantsolutionevenlytoallwashedsurfacesto

achievethoroughwetting.6. Payparticularattentiontocorners,cracks,seamsandporoussurfaces.Ensurethatallsides

ofsupportingpostsarecovered.7. Sprayintotheapexoftheroofandworkdownthewallstothefloors.8. Oncompletionofdisinfection,closealldoorsandplacefootdipsatentrances.

Fogging �. Cold/thermalfoggingorfumigationmayalsobecarriedout.

Parasite, insect and rodent control�. Implementparasiteandinsectcontrolprogrammesifnecessary.2. Replenishrodentbaitpoints.

House repairs�. Inspectallpartsofthehousefordamage.2. Carryout repairs toensure that thehouse iswildbird-proof,andsurfacesare intactand

easilycleaned.3. Bird-proofnettingshouldhaveamaximummeshsizeof25mm.

Rest period�. Thelongerahousecanberestedafterdepopulationthebetter,assomeinfectiousorganisms

canremainintheenvironmentformonths.2. Aminimumperiodofoneweekshouldbeallowedbeforethehouseisre-stocked.

*Anup-to-datelistofapproveddisinfectantswhichareeffectiveagainstNewcastledisease(fowlpest)andavianinfluenza(fowlplague)maybeaccessedat:http://www.agriculture.gov.ie


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9. LIST OF APPROVED DISINFECTANTS

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOODDiseases of Animals (Disinfectants) Order, 1975 (Amendment) Order, 1978LIST OF APPROVED DISINFECTANTS (13/03/2008)*

DISINFECTANT Fowl Pest (Newcastle Disease, Fowl Plague(Avian Influenza)*

Dilutionrate�

Activ8HardSurfaceCleaner ReadytouseAgriseptMCTabs 27�AntecHyperox 375AntecVirkonS 280BioDine �45BioGuard 80BioKill 365Bi-OO-Cyst �25BioPhen �90BioPhenPlus 2�0BioShield �55BioVX 285Chlorasol 200Citrox 0.66Clinidine �40Clinidine28 �70DeosanIodelFD �30DermicidalExtra �25EnvirocareA 99Enviroguard �50Equisept 450FAM(NewFormulation) �50FAM30 �25GPC8(NewFormulation) �90HPPA 400IodosureBio ��0IosanFarmDisinfectant 80Jentabs 449JeyesFluid 30


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KickStart2 �45Microcleanseconcentrate 5NovagenFP 80Omnicide325 �25Opticide200 �25Osmodex �50Purogene 20Septrivet 449Septrivet�7 700Sorgene5 �00Spectocide2000 �50Supercide 200Superdine �25Superkill �00SWCMaxikleen �00TegodorFARM 5�V26 200Vandox 300VespheneD39 50VerucidalExtra 300Victor 280Virex 300Virochlor 27�Viroguard �75Virophen 2�0VirophenPlus 240Virophor2.8% �85Viroshield �65ZalPeraxII �45

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�Dilutionrateisexpressedasonepart(�gramor�ml)ofthepreparationtothenumberofmlsofwatershown.NotethatEquiceptispreparedasa�0gtablettodilutein4.5litresofwater.


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*Thislistisprovisional.DisinfectantsapprovedbyDAFmustfulfilthefollowingcriteria:(�) Notification to the Pesticides Control Service of DAF, the Competent Authority for the

purposesoftheBiocidalProductsDirective(98/8/EC,S.I.No.624of200�andS.I.625of200�).Underthislegislation,biocidalproducts(includesdisinfectants)ontheIrishmarketonorbefore�stFebruary2002mustbenotifiedtothePCS.BiocidalproductsnotontheIrishmarketonorbefore�stFebruary2002mustbenotifiedtoPCSandgetpriorapprovalbeforebeingplacedonthemarketandused.Eachnotificationmustincludedocumentationandinformationtoidentifythenatureandcompositionofeachbiocidalproductaswellasthemanufacturerofeachsuchproductandeachcomponentthereof.Formsfornotificationofbiocidesareavailableatwww.pcs.agriculture.gov.ie

(2) Thedisinfectantmusthavedemonstratedefficacyinlaboratorytestingagainsttheagentforwhichitisapprovedforuse.TestingisconductedeitherattheInstituteofAnimalHealth,Pirbright,or theVeterinaryLaboratoryAgency,Weybridgedependingon thepathogenicagent.Detailsareavailableatwww.defra.gov.uk

(3) Foreachoftheproductslisted,DAFmustbeprovidedwiththefollowing: • MaterialSafetydatasheet • PCSnumber • Certificateoftestingagainstoneormoreofthediseases(includingdilutionrates) • CopyofDEFRAlistshowingrelevantproduct(iftheproductdistributedinIreland

hasadifferenttradename,thereshouldbealetterfromthecompanystatingthattheproductsareidentical)

• SamplelabelsinconformitywithIrishrequirements

NOTE: READ CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USAGEPARTICULARLY IN RELATION TO SPECIFIED PRECAUTIONS

List of approved disinfectants regularly updated at: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie


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10. CONTACT DETAILS

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FOODLOCAL DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICES

COUNTY ADDRESS TELEPHONECarlow AthyRoad,Carlow 0599�70022Cavan FarnhamSt.,Cavan 0494368200Clare GovernmentOffices,KilrushRoad,Ennis,Co.Clare 0656866042CorkNorth HibernianHouse,80ASouthMall,Cork 02�485�400CorkCentral HibernianHouse,80ASouthMall,Cork 02�485�400CorkWest Darrara,ClonakiltyCo.Cork 02336200Donegal MeetingHouseSt,Raphoe,Co.Donegal 0749�45298Dublin/WicklowEast StJohn’sHouse,HighSt,Tallaght,Co.Dublin 0�4�49900Galway DockgateBuilding,MerchantsRd.,Galway 09�507600Kerry SpaRoad,Tralee,Co.Kerry 0667�45052Kildare/WicklowWest PoplarHouse,PoplarSquare,Naas,Co.Kildare 045873035Kilkenny HebronRoad,Kilkenny 0567772400Laois AbbeyleixRoad,PortLaoise,Co.Laois 0578674400Leitrim CranmoreRoad,Sligo 07�9682000Limerick HoustonHall,BallycumminAvenue, RaheenIndustrialEstate,Raheen,Co.Limerick 06�500900Longford BallinaleeRoad,Longford 04350020Louth NorthQuay,Drogheda,Co.Louth 04�9838933Mayo MichaelDavittHouse,Castlebar,CoMayo 0949035300Meath Athlumney,Kilcairn,Navan,CoMeath 0469082900Monaghan MainStreet,Ballybay,Co.Monaghan 0429748800Offaly Clonminch,Tullamore,Co.Offaly 0579346037Roscommon ConventRoad,Roscommon 0906630�00Sligo CranmoreRoad,Sligo 07�9�42023TipperaryNorth StConlon’sRoad,Nenagh,Co.Tipperary 067500�4TipperarySouth GovernmentOffices,DavisStreet,Tipperary 06280�00Waterford Govt.Offices,TheGlen,Co.Waterford 05�30�700Westmeath Bellview,DublinRoad,Mullingar,Co.Westmeath 0449339300Wexford VinegarHillLane,Enniscorthy,CoWexford 0539242008


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