Keep wild birds away
Reduce contact between poultry and wild birds, especially around feed, water, litter and outdoor ranging areas.
Poultry biosecurity
Bird flu, poultry biosecurity and housing hygiene.
Bird flu is a serious poultry and wildlife disease concern. Strong biosecurity starts with preventing exposure, reporting sick or dead birds, and keeping poultry housing as clean, dry and well managed as possible. Stalosan F can support the housing-hygiene part of that routine.
Why it matters
Avian influenza is a biosecurity issue, not just a bird-health issue.
Bird flu can affect poultry, wild birds and other animals. Good poultry biosecurity is about reducing the chance of exposure and limiting the conditions that allow disease pressure to build.
Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a viral disease of birds. Some strains cause mild disease, while highly pathogenic strains can cause severe illness and high death rates in poultry and wild birds.
Poultry can be exposed through wild birds, contaminated water, contaminated feed areas, people, boots, equipment, vehicles and other movements around the property.
That is why bird flu preparation should include practical biosecurity: reducing wild-bird contact, protecting feed and water, managing movement, cleaning equipment and keeping poultry housing hygienic.
Report suspected cases immediately.
If poultry become very sick or die suddenly, contact your veterinarian or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Bird flu is a notifiable disease and suspected cases must be reported.
Practical biosecurity
Simple steps that help protect poultry housing.
No single product can prevent bird flu. The strongest protection comes from a complete biosecurity routine.
Protect feed and water
Keep water sources clean and avoid letting wild birds contaminate drinkers, feeders or stored feed.
Control movement
Limit unnecessary visitors, footwear, equipment and vehicle movement around poultry housing.
Keep litter drier
Damp litter can increase odour, ammonia and hygiene pressure. Dry, well-managed litter is easier to keep under control.
Where Stalosan F fits
Cleaner, drier poultry housing supports better biosecurity.
Stalosan F supports the housing-hygiene part of a poultry biosecurity routine by helping manage the environment birds live in.
In poultry housing, hygiene pressure can build quickly. Litter, manure, moisture, spilled water, ammonia, feed dust and high bird traffic all contribute to the housing environment.
Stalosan F is used as a dry animal-housing hygiene and disinfectant powder across bedding, floors, litter areas and high-pressure zones. It helps keep treated areas drier, supports ammonia control and helps reduce bacterial pressure in the bird’s immediate environment.
This does not mean Stalosan F should be treated as a bird flu prevention product. Bird flu control depends on official biosecurity measures, separation from wild birds, cleaning, reporting, quarantine and veterinary guidance.
The practical role
Use Stalosan F to help improve the poultry-housing environment. For suspected bird flu, follow official reporting and biosecurity requirements immediately.
Technical resources
Vilofoss avian influenza and poultry documentation.
Vilofoss, the manufacturer of Stalosan F, provides international technical documentation relating to Stalosan F and selected poultry pathogens, including avian influenza testing resources.
Vilofoss article
Stalosan F and Avian Influenza H9N2
Manufacturer article discussing Stalosan F efficacy testing against Avian Influenza virus H9N2 and referring to earlier Avian Influenza subtype testing.
View Vilofoss article Technical reportStalosan F and Avian Influenza H9N9
Vilofoss-hosted report titled “Virucidal efficacy of powder Stalosan F against AIV”, conducted through University of Minnesota-related testing.
View H9N9 report Technical reportStalosan F and Avian Influenza H5N1
Vilofoss-hosted technical resource relating to Stalosan F testing against Avian Influenza H5N1.
View H5N1 report Documentation libraryStalosan documentation library
Vilofoss documentation page listing poultry, pig, cattle, toxicology and environmental resources for Stalosan F.
View documentation Australian guidanceAustralian bird flu information
Official Australian Government bird flu information, including current updates, reporting advice and practical guidance.
View Australian guidance Global guidanceWOAH avian influenza guidance
Global animal-health guidance on avian influenza, prevention, biosecurity and poultry housing hygiene.
View WOAH guidanceHow to read these resources
These international technical resources are provided for transparency and education. Australian users should still follow the Australian label, Safety Data Sheet, veterinary advice and official biosecurity directions.
Housing hygiene
What Stalosan F helps manage in poultry housing.
Stalosan F is not a replacement for cleaning or official disease control. It supports the day-to-day housing environment.
Drier treated areas
Helps keep litter and floor areas drier, especially in areas affected by manure, drinker spills, damp bedding and high bird traffic.
Reduced bacterial load
Australian product information describes Stalosan F as reducing bacterial counts in animal faeces when used according to the label.
Ammonia control
Helps manage ammonia pressure in poultry housing, supporting better litter and housing conditions.
Lower pH environment
Supports lower pH conditions in the treated housing environment, rather than relying on high alkalinity.
Regular application
Fits into a recurring poultry-housing hygiene routine across bedding, litter, floors and high-pressure areas.
Broader program support
Supports the housing-hygiene part of a broader biosecurity program that also includes separation, cleaning, reporting and veterinary advice.
When to act
Do not wait if birds look seriously unwell.
Bird flu can move quickly. Sudden illness, unusual deaths or clusters of sick or dead birds should be taken seriously.
If you suspect bird flu in poultry or other captive birds, contact your veterinarian or report it immediately through the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Do not handle sick or dead wild birds. Avoid contact, record the location and follow official reporting advice.
Cleaning, disinfecting and housing hygiene should be part of a planned biosecurity routine, not a substitute for reporting serious disease concerns.
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline
Call 1800 675 888 if you suspect bird flu or notice unusual sickness or deaths in poultry, captive birds, wild birds or other animals.
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View comparisonsFAQs
Common questions about bird flu, poultry hygiene and Stalosan F.
Can Stalosan F prevent bird flu?
This page does not claim that Stalosan F prevents bird flu. Bird flu prevention depends on official biosecurity measures, reducing wild-bird exposure, reporting, cleaning, quarantine and veterinary guidance.
Why include Vilofoss avian influenza resources?
Vilofoss is the manufacturer of Stalosan F and provides international technical documentation relating to Stalosan F and selected avian influenza testing. These resources are provided for transparency and education.
Where does Stalosan F fit in poultry biosecurity?
Stalosan F supports the housing-hygiene part of a biosecurity routine by helping manage litter condition, moisture, ammonia, pH and bacterial pressure in treated housing areas.
What should I do if I find sick or dead birds?
Do not touch sick or dead birds. Record the location and report concerns to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888, or follow the reporting instructions for your state or territory.
Need poultry housing hygiene guidance?
View Stalosan F product documents or contact Quadrant Farming Solutions for Australian product support.