Merial, a Sanofi company, announces that VIROCID®, a highly concentrated and broad spectrum disinfectant for use in food processing establishments and livestock industries is effective at a dilution rate of 1:400 (0.25 % or 2.5 mL / L) in completely inactivating PEDv1 following a 10 minute exposure time at 20.0oC as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) is a viral disease that causes vomiting, diarrhea and high death loss in pigs. It is caused by a Coronavirus that infects the cells lining the small intestine of a pig. In nursing pigs the disease can be quite severe with mortalities that have been reported as high as 100%. Although growing pigs tend to exhibit diarrhea, the mortality levels are generally low.
“I am not aware of any other laboratory testing report that directly demonstrates the efficacy of a broad spectrum disinfectant like VIROCID against the virus causing PED,” said Dr. Louis Coulombe, Technical Services Veterinarian for Merial. “Farmers and veterinarians can now make a more informed decision about the efficacy of VIROCID to protect their herds against this devastating disease.”
Farmers, veterinarians, universities, government agencies, local and regional pig producer organizations, stakeholders and other experts are working together to better understand the disease to prevent it from spreading from farm to farm. One strategy that has been shown to be critical in the fight against PED is to ensure all parts of the pig supply chain maintain strict biosecurity measures to limit the virus’ spread. Stringent cleaning and disinfection protocols are essential.
VIROCID is used by slaughter houses and livestock industries; it is manufactured by CID LINES N.V. and is distributed in Canada by Merial Canada Inc.
References
1. Virucidal Efficacy of a Disinfectant for Use on Inanimate Environmental Surfaces. Project Number A16701. Protocol # CID01050714.PEDV. VIROCID® is a registered trademark of CID LINES N.V.
About Merial Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 6,200 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Merial is a Sanofi company. More info on www.merial.com About CID Lines CID LINES has been focusing on innovative hygiene solutions for 25 years. CID LINES manufactures cleaning agents and disinfectants for the agricultural production (such as dairy, sheep, pig and poultry production), for the transport industries (carwash and truck wash) and for food processing. CID LINES exports to more than 85 countries on 5 continents. This worldwide recognition is also a guarantee for quality and return. More info on www.cidlines.com
Source: Merial Canada Press Release