The Prophyls S Disenfectant is a professional-grade, widest-spectrum disinfectant formulated for large animal environments and livestock facilities. Its dual active ingredients, chlorocresol and glycolic acid, deliver fast-acting and reliable protection against a broad range of pathogens including bacteria, fungi, yeast, crypto, coccidia, mycobacteria and Ascaris.

Approved by the Department of Agriculture for Foot & Mouth Disease and Bovine TB, Prophyls S is effective at a low dose rate, making it both efficient and economical. Ideal for routine cleaning of barns, pens, milking parlours and other large animal housing, it supports comprehensive farm biosecurity while being easy to use.

Specifications of the Prophyls S Disenfectant

Features of the Prophyls S Disenfectant

• Dual active formulation with chlorocresol and glycolic acid
• Approved for Foot & Mouth and Bovine TB
• Proven effective against a wide spectrum of pathogens
• Low dose rate reduces chemical usage and cost
• Ideal for large animal facilities and barns
• Supports farm biosecurity programmes and routine hygiene

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Prophyl® S – Disinfection Guidelines for Livestock Buildings and Equipment

Efficacy Against Pathogens:

1. Initial Disinfection

Dilute Prophyl® S in water at 1–2% (1:100 to 1:50) depending on the desired protection. Apply 200–300 ml per m² using a low-pressure sprayer to walls, floors, ceilings, and equipment, ensuring near-runoff coverage. Leave to act for 30–60 minutes depending on the target pathogen. Increase contact time in cooler temperatures.

2. Coccidia and Cryptosporidium Prevention

Prepare a 2% (1:50) solution and spray on pre-washed surfaces up to animal height. Apply 0.4 litres per m² on concrete floors and 0.5 litres per m² on dirt floors. Allow a minimum of 2 hours contact time.

3. Soaking Small Equipment

Prepare a 1–2% solution (1:100 to 1:50). Immerse clean materials and small equipment, scrub thoroughly, and leave for 30–60 minutes. Rinse with clean water after treatment.

4. Surroundings Disinfection

Use a 2% (1:50) solution, spraying 300–500 ml per m² to disinfect surrounding areas.

5. Pre-Disinfection in High-Risk Situations

Apply a 2% (1:50) solution at low pressure, using 300–500 ml per m² on surfaces prior to intervention. Leave for 12–24 hours before further activity.

6. Footbaths

Use a 2% (1:50) solution of Prophyl® S (2 litres per 100 litres of water). Footbaths should hold 10–15 litres with a minimum depth of 10 cm.

Delivery Information

Delivery Service

Here at Agridirect we have joined forces with DPD to ensure all packages are delivered promptly and safely to you. We ship to all mainland countries within the EU. Deliveries take place Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. Once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse you will be notified by email. If there is a delay with your order for any reason you will be contacted immediately. 

Due to Brexit we are temporarily unable to ship to the UK. Shipping to Northern Ireland will remain in place.

Delivery Times

Some products have an extended delivery time, this is noted on the products.

Delivery Rates

A selection of the products we sell are only licensed for sale within the Republic Of Ireland and can not be shipped outside of the country. These products are noted as only being available within the Republic of Ireland on the individual product pages.

There may be an addition charge on certain bulky items. This charge will be clearly marked on an applicable products and will be explained on the checkout page before payment has been made.

Agridirect Returns Policy

We’re sorry your purchase didn’t work out. But don’t worry; we have a great returns policy to help you out.

All purchases can be returned to us within 14 days of delivery and returned goods must be received within 14 days from the date you informed us of the return.

Purchases may be opened for inspection but must not be used and must be repackaged securely in the original packaging if you wish to return it.

If we discover goods have been used or there has been a loss in value of the goods due to damage to the goods, while in your care or whilst being returned to us, we will reduce the amount refunded, which may amount to the full cost of the product, to cover loss of value of goods.

All returns should be complete which includes boxes, manuals and accessories that may have been included with the order.

All returns must be packaged appropriately for shipping, we will not accept responsibility for damages or loss which occur during shipping of a return product.

We accept no responsibility for goods damaged or lost while in transit to us. 

How do I return a product?

We have partnered with DPD to make your returns process easy and secure. simply follow the steps below and bring your package to an official DPD pickup point.

1) All returns must be accompanied with a fully filled out returns form which can be downloaded returns form PDF.

2) To print off your return label click DPD Returns page or visit www.dpd.ie/returns and follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure and use your order number as your reference.

• Select “Continue as Guest”
• Select “Agridirect” from the drop-down menu
• Select your reason for returning
• Select the size of the package you wish to return
• Accept DPD’s terms and conditions
• Fill in your payment details
• Fill in your own details
• Follow the instructions to print off your label

3) Bring your package to a DPD pickup point. To find your nearest drop off point DPD pickup shops.

Once the returned product has been received into our warehouse and been fully inspected a refund will be issued.

If you choose not to use the DPD returns service we recommend that you use a method that can be tracked.

For the return of bulk products please contact us at sales@agridirect.ie

I have received a damaged product from you, what should I do?

First off, if you have received a damaged electrical product from us, do not plug it in. Any electrical products that are plugged in are deemed ‘as used and accepted’ and are not accepted as returns. All damages must be reported to us via phone or email within 24hours of receipt of goods. Please ensure you check your items upon delivery.

How do I begin the returns process?

If you wish to begin the return process, please email us at sales@agridirect.ie and ensure the following information is included in your email. Your name, phone number, Order id, the item you wish to return, reason for return and if the product is damaged we require photos of the product.

Once you have sent us all required information a member of our team will assess your claim and will contact you as soon as possible. Please hold off on returning products until a member of our team has called you to confirm.

Refunds

Once the returned product has been returned to us and fully inspected a refund will be issued.

Please Note: A typical timeline for a refund to show in your account is up to 10 working days from the date processed, depending on your bank.