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Stalosan hygiene powder products Stalosan F is well-known worldwide for its high efficacy profile, proven through several independent laboratory studies and farm trials. Therefore, Stalosan F has become a product of choice when farmers are faced with uncontrollable infection levels in re- sting areas and subsequently poor animal performance. STALOSAN F In addition to the basic ability to dry and break down harmful waste products, Stalosan F reaches further with special active ingredients that eliminate microorganisms and inhibit their metabolism. As a result, the highest possible efficacy is achieved, which makes Stalosan F an outstanding biocide with the ability to control microorganisms at all levels independent of the moisture level. The technology of Stalosan F is based on high- priced quality ingredients and approved active biocides contrary to simple limestone-based drying agents. LOW pH-VALUE IN RESTING AREAS IS CRUCIAL FOR THE ANIMAL DEFENCE SYSTEM AGAINST INFECTION In general, pathogenic bacteria perform poorly in acidic environments. The animal’s protection mechanism is to excrete a sticky acidic substance (sebum) that covers the skin, leading to an inhibition of harmful bacteria. Therefore it is regarded an important first line defence against disease causing bacteria. FIGURE 2: EFFECT OF ALKALINE PRODUCTS ON THE SKIN Pathogenic bacteria Ammonia, limestone, hydrated lime and other components with high pH break down sebum and increase the risk of infection SEBUM (acidic waxy matter) SKIN SEBUM SKIN TISSUE Sebum consists of wax, fatty acids and beneficial non- pathogenic bacteria. Sebum keeps skin moist and flexible, and possesses antimicrobial activity through acidity, enzyme activity and symbiosis with beneficial bacteria. Stalosan ® TISSUE Ammonia, limestone, hydrated lime and other alkaline products break down sebum on the skin and provokes infection by pathogenic bacteria.
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OPTIMAL GROWTH CONDITIONS FOR PATHOGENIC BACTERIA THE AREA IN WHICH PATHOGENIC BACTERIA TYPICALLY WILL SURVIVE FIGURE 3: GRAPHIC SCHEME SHOWING THE pH-VALUES OF THE STALOSAN PRODUCTS, LIMESTONE AND OTHER COMMON COMPONENTS IN ANIMAL BUILDINGS ALKALINE NEUTRAL pH-VALUE 14 13 HYDRATED LIME 12 ALKALINE DETERGENT 11 AMMONIA AMMONIAK 10 LIMESTONE 9 BENTONITE 8 STABLE FLOOR 7 CLAY PURE WATER 6 ANIMAL SKIN 5 4 STALOSAN F 3 pH 3,5 AMMONIUM 2 1 0 Ammonia from slurry builds up in the animal environment and generates alkaline conditions with elevated pH-values. This compromises animal skin and mucosal tissue, leading to an increased risk of infection and diseases. Stalosan neutralises ammonia and adjusts the pH-value down to the natural conditions on skin at 4,5-5,5. At this pH level, skin has a high resistance towards infections. ACIDIC Ammonia from animal waste products has a pH-value of 13. This creates an alkaline animal environment that breaks down sebum and skin, compromising the animals’ defence system and increasing the risk of infection (See figure 2). Typical powder hygiene agents for resting areas are alkaline with a pH-value between 9 and 13 due to the high content of limestone or hydrated lime (See figure 3). This will compromise the skin defence system even more and is not advisable to use in animal housing. It is crucial to counteract the high pH-value in animal facilities by using a powder bedding product with a low pH-value. All Stalosan products are unique in composition by having a high concentration of acidic minerals with low pH-values (See figure 3). The mineral acids prevent the breakdown of skin and protect the animals. Stalosan ®
