Viral diseases such as blue tongue, the epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and the contagious nodule dermatitis (CND) between May and October, a total of serious health and economic problem for ruminant livestock. In Spain, the outbreaks of these diseases have caused millionaire losses, The main reasons for this are compulsory slaughter, direct mortality, trade restrictions, veterinary costs and compulsory vaccinations.
Vaccination seems to be the only tool available. However, many farmers are not satisfied with it, since they have reported adverse effects like abortions e infertility. In addition, in bluetongue, the serotypes vary from year to year, Therefore, vaccines must be specific and updated. As for EHE, the first vaccine has been released in 2025 with very little experience in its use. And as for the DNC, it has also been reported adverse effects like fever, abscesses at the site of administration, especially in the French vaccine.
The common enemy: the mosquito Culicoides
The vector that transmits both viruses are mosquitoes of the genus Culicoides. These insects, almost imperceptible, proliferate in humid environments, especially where there are accumulations of standing water, such as ponds, water troughs, drinking troughs, ponds or troughs.
The impact is real
In recent years, the following have been recorded thousands of infected animals y hundreds of light bulbs in different autonomous communities. The economic losses per farm may result in the closure of the activity.
The morbidity in sheep can reach up to 100% Cabin 100%, with a variable mortality between 2% and 70%. And although cattle previously did not show symptoms of bluetongue, in recent years visible symptoms have appeared. of illness, with fatalities especially in young animals, y prolonged sequelae in both calves and surviving adults. Its propagation is fast and silent if action is not taken in time.
What symptoms will we see in cattle?
Although they are two different viruses, the symptoms are similar, which is why many times it is difficult to differentiate between them without analytical tests:
- Fever Hemorrhages and ulceration of oral and nasal tissue
- Excessive salivation and nasal discharge
- Swelling of lips, tongue and jaw
- Lameness due to inflammation of the coronary band (area above the hoof).
- Weakness, depression, weight loss
- Profuse diarrhea, vomiting
- Pneumonia
- Bluetongue (due to cyanosis, rare)
- Abortions
- Interruption of wool growth in recovering sheep.
- Skin lumps that ooze and become infected when mature (DNC)
The DIOXVITAE Chlorite/Activator Kit - 20 liters: the invisible solution that cuts the chain
From 2024, The Dioxvitae Kit has been applied in about one year. centernar of livestock farms from Extremadura, Castilla y León, Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country, Navarra, Aragón and Catalonia., with the objective of preventing the spread of bluetongue, EHD and CND by 2025 from the water. The result was forceful .:
None of the farms treated had new cases. during the treatment period, while neighboring farms did notify new outbreaks. This demonstrates that elimination of the vector at source, by treating water with chlorine dioxide, is an effective and sustainable means of prevention.
Benefits of DIOXVITAE Chlorite/Activator Kit - 20 liters
- Prevents the development of eggs and larvae of the mosquito vector (treated water repels the vector hundreds of meters away)
- Removes organic matter and pathogens from water
- Improves water quality and livestock health
- It does not leave toxic residues, and is an authorized water treatment for all types of livestock.
-Simple application, without the need for investment in installations.
-It is not necessary to use it outside the risk period (November to April).
Recommendations for use for maximum efficacy:
- Starting treatment formerly of the occurrence of cases
- Use small drinking fountains, that the water is renewed frequently.
· Locate drinking fountains in the shade to prevent the evaporation of chlorine dioxide
- Water treatment in the supply tank, not directly into the sprue
- Use totally opaque tanks or reservoirs to prevent degradation of the ClO₂
· Apply the dose every day, preferably in the evening, time of peak sexual activity of the mosquito vector
Instructions for use of the Chlorite/Activator Kit, DIOXVITAE 20 liters:
Before treatment, the operator should be positioned next to the tank to be treated and have it at hand:
- Chlorite/Activator Kit, DIOXVITAE 20 liters
- A clean plastic bucket
- A measuring cup
Steps:
- First pour the corresponding amount of activator in the cube
- Immediately add the same amount of sodium chlorite
- Chlorine dioxide is formed (ClO₂) immediately
· Without waiting, apply the mixture directly to the water tank
Important: always add first the activator, and then the chlorite. This avoids the need for stirring and achieves a clean and efficient activation.
Recommended dosage:
200 ml of activator + 200 ml of chlorite for each 10,000 kg live weight of cattle per day.
Natural, effective and livestock prevention
The DIOXVITAE Chlorite/Activator Kit not only purifies the water, but also the water, interrupts the transmission cycle of three of the most serious diseases affecting ruminant livestock on the peninsula.
A solution simple, economical and highly effective, within the reach of any producer.
Don't wait for the outbreak. Start preventing from the water.
DIOXVITAE Chlorite/Activator Kit - 20 liters
