Efficacy of disinfectants against porcine rotavirus in the presence and absence of organic matter

Abstract

Infection of rotavirus has a negative impact on the health and growth of pigs in production. Given that the virus is transmitted faecal-orally, use of an effective disinfectant on farm, which works even in high organic matter, has the potential to save costs in terms of outbreaks of disease and viral contamination. Here, we test a number of commercial disinfectants of which one a phenolic compound, Bio-OO-cyst, shows effectivity even in high organic matter, implying its use could have a huge impact in reducing viral contamination and preventing losses in production.