Lanxess Biosecurity Solutions
British Dressage have a new partnership with German global chemistry business Lanxess Biosecurity Solutions, who are our first Official Biosecurity Partner. Their expert knowledge and advice helps our commitment to improve equine welfare.
Lanxess and their team of technical experts will guide British Dressage and provide members with editorial and digital content to help their education and knowledge on equestrian virus’s and diseases and how effective Biosecurity solutions can present these from harming horses.
How our partnership will benefit you
LANXESS is proud to partner with British Dressage to jointly promote awareness and education around equine welfare and disease prevention. Through this collaboration, we aim to support all those passionate about horses and the sport by ensuring they have access to the latest guidance and high-quality products for effective disease prevention. Together, we are committed to advancing biosecurity knowledge across the British Dressage community and the wider equine sector — all with the shared goal of helping keep horses healthy, protected, and fit to perform at their best.
BD members exclusively recieve a 10% discount on Virkon S disinfectant to kill common equine virus’s and enhance horse welfare. Use the button below to access your discount code.
Who are Lanxess?
LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions is a global expert in sustainable, science-driven biosecurity, offering a comprehensive range of cleaning, disinfection, pest control, and animal welfare technologies tailored for modern animal husbandry.
With more than 70 years of experience, our solutions are designed to perform effectively under real on-farm conditions and meet the highest international standards. For equestrian owners, maintaining biosecurity begins with thorough cleaning to remove organic matter—an essential first step to ensure that subsequent disinfection is truly effective. Our range of cleaning products prepares surfaces for optimal disinfection performance.
Choice of disinfectant is vital for effective disinfection. LANXESS is committed to evolving chemistry, safety, and stewardship within all areas of animal health hygiene, and has invested heavily in the performance and safety characteristics of Virkon® S.
What is Virkon S?
Virkon® S has a significant range of disinfection efficacy data against disease-causing organisms in animals including pathogens causing major threats in equine such as; Strangles, Equine Herpesvirus, and Equine Influenza. With its excellent environmental profile, ease of application, and proven safety for animals and users alike, Virkon® S is ideal for routine disinfection of equipment, stables, and transport vehicles—helping protect horse health and performance through responsible biosecurity.
Hear from Lanxess
We, LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions, are delighted to be partnering with British Dressage, bringing our 70 years of expertise in biosecurity to support equine welfare. Through our worldwide trusted disinfectant, Virkon® S, we aim to help maintain clean, safe, and healthy environments for horses at every level of the sport. We look forward to contributing to the highest standards of hygiene and protection in British Dressage.
Where you can buy Virkon® S
All Agri is the UK retailer who will stock Virkon products. All Agri is part of the larger ELTA agricultural business, renowned for supplying ventilation equipment to the agriculture sector. With three regional retailers across East Anglia, Herefordshire, and the South West, All Agri also offers a user-friendly online service, making products easily accessible to customers nationwide. As part of the partnership with British Dressage and LANXESS, All Agri will serve as the official distributor for equine products, ensuring seamless, direct delivery to end users.
