Poultry Industry Disinfectant Questions

The use of registered disinfectants in the poultry industry is vital to preventing the spread of disease. The questions below will help answer your questions relating to the use of disinfectants in a pandemic.

• Are there registered disinfectants that can be used to kill highly pathogenic influenza viruses and where may these products be used?
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• What assurance is there that registered disinfectants are effective against avian flu viruses?
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• What information is needed to register a disinfectant?
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• Will there be sufficient supplies of the registered disinfectant products for poultry producers and others?
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• Is there an EPA-preferred disinfectant for influenza viruses?
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• Can EPA permit the use of unapproved or unregistered disinfectants?
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• May disinfectant products be used on poultry litter or as a dampening agent for dust abatement?
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• Do outdoor environmental areas need to be decontaminated using disinfectants?
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• Will used disinfectant solutions need to be collected after use?