Calf rearing

Stalosan F for calf pens,
hutches and young
stock housing.

Calf bedding can become wet and high-pressure quickly. Stalosan F is applied directly to bedding to help manage moisture, ammonia and hygiene pressure during the rearing period.

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Cleaner bedding. Healthier calves.

Why it matters

Calf housing changes quickly.

Wet bedding, ammonia and hygiene pressure do not just affect animal comfort. They add labour, increase bedding use, slow routines and create avoidable costs.

Wet bedding

Moisture builds up faster than fresh bedding can absorb it, creating more work and less comfortable housing.

Ammonia

As urine breaks down, ammonia can build up in enclosed housing and affect air quality for animals and workers.

Pathogen pressure

Damp, warm housing can support bacteria and other organisms that increase hygiene pressure.

How Stalosan F helps

A practical bedding hygiene routine for calf sheds.

Stalosan F is a fine, dry powder applied directly to bedding. It helps manage moisture, ammonia, pH and hygiene pressure as part of a practical animal housing routine.

Helps dry bedding

Binds moisture in straw, sawdust and other bedding materials so housing can stay drier between changes.

Helps neutralise ammonia

Supports better air quality by helping reduce ammonia release in occupied animal housing.

Supports cleaner housing conditions

Used as part of a complete housing hygiene program to help lower bacteria and viral load.

Can be applied as part of routine calf shed management

Used across calf pens, poultry sheds, piggeries, stables, coops, hutches and small animal housing.

Manufacturer evidence

Calf housing results reported by Vilofoss.

Vilofoss has published manufacturer information about Stalosan F use in calf boxes, including trial results relating to calf diarrhoea. These resources are useful background reading, but Australian users should always follow the approved product label and safety directions.

Vilofoss Article

Stalosan F and calf diarrhoea trial results

Vilofoss reports that Stalosan F was applied once a week in calf boxes, and that calves in the treated group had less than half the diarrhoea cases compared with the control group.

Manufacturer-reported information. Always refer to the Australian label and safety documentation before use.

Read the Vilofoss article

Application guidance

How to use Stalosan F in calf sheds.

Stalosan F is applied directly to calf bedding and housing areas. Always follow the approved Australian label and safety directions for application rate, frequency and handling.

Apply to bedding areas

Spread Stalosan F evenly over the calf bedding area, paying particular attention to damp areas, pen edges and places where moisture tends to build up.

Use the label rate

For calf sheds, the Australian label lists 50 g/m². Initial use is daily for three days, then weekly. General use is one application per week.

By hand

Spread by hand

For smaller areas Stalosan F can be simply spread by hand.

Drill duster

Drill powered duster

The Stalosan battery powered duster is ideal for larger or commercial applications. Please note that drill is not included.

Mistral backpack duster

Mistral battery powered duster

The new Mistral backpack, battery powered duster is designed for low noise output and has a Capacity of 10kg.

Important: This section is general guidance only. Always read and follow the Australian APVMA-approved label and Safety Data Sheet before use. Application needs may vary depending on bedding type, pen design, stocking density, moisture and housing conditions.

Official documentation

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Handling, storage, safety and first aid information for Stalosan F.

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APVMA information

Australian product approval and regulatory information.

View APVMA information

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