The following information is for general guidance only. The disinfectant used must be approved for foot and mouth disease control by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. A list of such disinfectants may be obtained from Divisional Veterinary Offices or on the DARD website by clicking here . Waterproof clothing means clothing made of rubber, plastic or similar impervious material which can be washed down and disinfected. The whole vehicle must be thoroughly cleaned and free from mud, dung and any other dirt.
Disinfectants are only effective in clean conditions.
Not only does dirt act as a barrier between the disinfectant and the surface to be disinfected. It also interacts chemically with the disinfectant to render it less effective. Particular attention should be paid to the hidden underside of the vehicle, including the wheel arches where dirt tends to cling and cake, and to the tyre tread. The dirt should first be soaked with disinfectant. This should be done using a low-pressure applicator such as a knapsack sprayer.