SHELTR: hygiene powder for livestock housing
Advanced Biosecurity with SHELTR
Maintaining barn hygiene is crucial to reducing the risk of infection and disease on livestock farms. Ensuring an optimal environment provides farmers with the best foundation for managing animal health and performance throughout their lifecycle. SHELTR hygiene powder is an advanced solution that protects livestock while enhancing farm productivity.
Broad-Spectrum Hygiene
SHELTR provides multiple benefits and broad spectrum hygiene.
SHELTR is effective against multiple bacteria
Proven effective against a wide range of harmful pathogens including E. coli, Salmonella, Strepptococus and more- delivering comprehensive disease protection.
SHELTR is safe to handle
It is gentle and safe for the skin
SHELTR absorbs moisture
Very high absorption capacity (up to 400% net weight), proving particularly useful in areas of high humidity
Odour & Ammonia Control
SHELTR actively neutralises ammonia and foul odours in housed livestock environments, improving air quality and animal welfare.
Easy to Use
SHELTR is highly effective and easy to use. It is gentle and safe for the skin and easy to use. SHELTR requires no complex dilution, no specialist equipment, and no lengthy downtime after treatment.
Phosphate free
SHELTR is phosphate free and non-toxic for humans and animals.
pH Neutral
SHELTR has a neutral pH-value 7 and is not aggressive to the skin, joints, udder or other parts of the animal.
What is SHELTR?
SHELTR is an advanced hygiene solution in powder form, specially designed to improve the sanitary conditions in livestock housing. Suitable for pigs, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and poultry, SHELTR enhances cleanliness and moisture control in all types of stables and animal housing systems. Made from carefully selected materials, SHELTR works to combat moisture, control odour, and reduce the presence of bacteria and fungal spores.
Effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria:
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Aspergillus niger
Clostridium perfringens
Streptococcus uberis
Salmonella typhimurium
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus suis
Campylobacter jejuni
Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Applications
SHELTR acts as an effective hygiene powder and is suitable for pigs, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and poultry. For detailed information regarding dosage please refer to pack.
The easy solution for Advanced Farm Biosecurity
FAQ SHELTR
1. What is SHELTR?
SHELTR is an advanced dry hygiene powder that disinfects against various bacteria effectively.
2. How is SHELTR used?
Apply approximately 50-100 g per m² (a handful) twice weekly.
In conditions of high humidity or during disease outbreaks, both the dosage and frequency of application can be increased as required.
For best results, continuous use is recommended, as it helps lower infection pressure over time, creating a cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant environment for both animals and handlers.
3. How fast does SHELTR work?
SHELTR has a fast response time, results can be seen within the first one hour of application. With proven test results of 99% efficacy against a broad range of pathogens.
4. How does SHELTR differ from other similar products?
- SHELTR has a proven 99% efficacy rate
- SHELTR is cost effective and proven against a wide range of pathogens that pose a threat to animals such as – E. coli, Aspergillus niger, Clostridium perfringens, Streptococcus uberis, Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus suis, Campylobacter jejuni, Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Dichelobacter Nodosus.
- SHELTR has multiple benefits, it absorbs ammonia and absorbs moisture thereby improving overall air quality and livestock wellbeing on the farm.
- SHELTR has various range of applications- it is not only used on farm bedding, horse stables but can also be used in other animal environments to treat them.
- With a neutral pH of 7, SHELTR is gentle on animals, humans and the surrounding environment.
- SHELTR is non-toxic to animals, humans and the environment
- SHELTR is safe for animals, humans and the environment.
5. How effective is SHELTR ?
SHELTR has been rigorously tested by third party laboratory and found to have a 99% efficacy rate. It has been thouroughly developed to protect animals and disinfect against a wide range of bacteria.
6. How often should I use SHELTR?
Application frequency depends on farm conditions, but typically it is applied:
- Daily or weekly in high-moisture environments
- After cleaning or replacing bedding
- During periods of high humidity or heavy animal load
For best results, continuous use is recommended, as it helps lower infection pressure over time, creating a cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant environment for both animals and handler
7. How to spread SHELTR? Do I need to use gloves?
SHELTR can be spread using hands, there is no need to use gloves as SHELTR is gentle on the skin.
8. Is SHELTR toxic for animals?
No, SHELTR is not toxic for animals. The product is phosphate-free and pH-neutral, ensuring it does not damage or weaken floors and pen surfaces. It is also gentle on animals’ sensitive skin, helping prevent dryness, abrasions, and cuts that could otherwise lead to bacterial infections.
When used as directed, SHELTR is safe for use in animal environments.
9. Can SHELTR be used for dairy and livestock farms?
Absolutely. It is effective in cattle sheds, calf pens, and other livestock housing to improve bedding conditions and reduce moisture buildup.
10. Is SHELTR suitable for poultry farms?
Yes, it is widely used in broiler and layer farms to maintain dry litter, reduce footpad issues, and improve overall flock health.