Fly control and biosecurity in equine environments

In stables, floats or trucks, it’s important to control moisture – this is where flies and disease breed.

Flies can cause more harm to a horse than discomfort, AgriVantage points out.

They spread diseases, can cause allergies, and often cause impact-related injuries, too, as horses attempt to escape their relentless attention.

Using Stalosan F at least once a week will considerably reduce the number of flies in the stable area.

It should be spread cross the entire floor area, and liberally in wet, damp areas and along edges.

A powerful, non-toxic drying agent, Stalosan F has been proven effective against many biosecurity issues, including those caused by bacteria or aggravated by certain parasites.

Stalosan F also helps to reduce ammonia concentration in the stable area.

It reduces ammonia emissions by inhibiting urease activity and binding any ammonia in the environment.

Bedding stays fresh longer when using Stalosan F, typically reducing the need to replace bedding by 10–15 per cent.

Stalosan F can also be used as a dry ‘hoof bath’.

Where there are many horses, spread a bag of Stalosan F onto a foam mat and lead the horses through it once or twice a week.

A guide to applying Stalosan F in stables

When starting to use Stalosan F in stables, apply to the bedding once a day for three days, then consistently one or two times a week thereafter.

In case of an acute, severe problem and after acute treatment by the vet, Stalosan F may be applied to bedding once a day for eight days, and then consistently one to two times a week to reduce the risk of infection.

The recommended application rate is 50g per square metre, but it may be worth concentrating on the critical areas in the stable.

In stalls, apply Stalosan F directly on the existing mat and particularly in the back end, along edges and in damp areas of the stall.