Techniblend is a South African specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures and supplies a diverse range of chemical solutions for agricultural, industrial, and animal production sectors. With decades of expertise and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and application-focused products, Techniblend provides formulations designed to improve farm hygiene, biosecurity, animal performance, and overall operational efficiency.
At Gibcare Health Solutions, Techniblend products are an important part of our offering, supplying specialised chemicals and animal-centric solutions that support cleaner environments, effective sanitation, and improved health outcomes under intensive and extensive farming conditions. These solutions include disinfectants, sanitising agents, water-treatment products, and other support chemistries that help producers manage disease challenges, reduce pathogen pressure, and maintain strong biosecurity practices.
By integrating Techniblend’s reliable, scientifically developed chemical solutions into our product range, Gibcare helps producers enhance hygiene practices, protect animal health, and create safer, more productive farm environments across KwaZulu-Natal.
PATHOPURE
Drinking Water Treatment & Pathogen Control Solution
PATHOPURE is a stabilised drinking water treatment solution developed to assist in the control of harmful pathogens in livestock water systems. The formulation combines inorganic salts, hydrogen peroxide, and organic anti-bacterials to support improved water hygiene and pathogen management across commercial farming operations.
PATHOPURE is widely used in poultry, dairy, beef, sheep, and ostrich production systems to help reduce pathogen pressure while supporting animal health and production performance.
Our solutions are designed to support:
- Drinking water sanitisation and hygiene
- Reduction of harmful bacterial contamination
- Improved livestock health and performance
- Reduced pathogen loading before slaughter
- Cleaner water systems and drinker lines
- Targeted pathogen control without disrupting beneficial bacteria
- Flexible use alongside existing water treatment programmes
Gibcare supplies PATHOPURE solutions across KwaZulu-Natal with practical guidance tailored to livestock production systems and water quality challenges.
Pathogens & Water Challenges Targeted
PATHOPURE assists in the control of many commercially important pathogens including:
- Salmonella
- E. coli
- Campylobacter
- Clostridium
- Waterborne bacterial contamination
- Pathogen loading in poultry production systems
- Poor water hygiene in livestock operations
Its unique mode of action selectively targets pathogenic bacteria while helping preserve beneficial digestive bacteria and probiotics.
Key Product Advantages
PATHOPURE offers several operational and livestock health benefits including:
- Broad-spectrum pathogen control
- Suitable for drinking water systems
- Non-corrosive formulation
- Safe for use with rubbers and drinker nipples
- Effective even in the presence of organic material
- Compatible with chlorine, bromine, chlorine dioxide, and acidifiers
- Can be dosed manually or through Dosatron systems
- User-friendly and safe to handle
The formulation is also approved internationally for various water treatment and food processing disinfection applications.
Common Livestock Applications
Poultry
PATHOPURE is commonly used in poultry drinking water systems to help reduce pathogen levels prior to slaughter and support cleaner production environments.
Typical applications include:
- Pre-slaughter pathogen reduction programmes
- Continuous grow-out water treatment
- Chick placement water treatment
- Drinking water hygiene support
Dairy & Beef Calves
PATHOPURE Bovine is used in milk replacer programmes to support calf health and assist where poor water quality or scours may be present.
Sheep
Used in drinking water treatment programmes similar to cattle applications.
Ostrich
Used in chick drinking water systems during placement and early growth stages to support pathogen control.
Product Information
Appearance: Clear faint blue solution
Odour: Slight
Boiling Point: 104°C
Flash Point: None
Specific Gravity: 1.37–1.40
UN Number: UN 2428
Usage & Dosing Guidance
Dosage recommendations vary depending on species, water quality, and pathogen pressure. PATHOPURE is generally used as a pulse dose treatment rather than continuous high-level dosing.
Some common applications include:
- Poultry pre-slaughter water treatment
- Poultry grow-out water programmes
- Calf milk replacer supplementation
- Drinking water treatment in sheep and ostrich production systems
For species-specific recommendations and treatment programmes, farmers should consult Gibcare or their veterinarian for tailored guidance.
AQUAGARD
Stabilised Oxidant for Water Treatment & Sanitising
AQUAGARD is a stabilised hydrogen peroxide solution developed for use in food processing waters, agricultural systems, and livestock production environments. The advanced European technology provides broad-spectrum sanitising and water treatment benefits while remaining stable in commercial processing and waste water systems.
AQUAGARD helps reduce microbial contamination, improve water hygiene, and support cleaner production systems across poultry, agriculture, and food processing operations.
Our solutions are designed to support:
- Effective water sanitising and hygiene control
- Reduction of biofilm and bacterial build-up
- Improved water quality in processing systems
- Reduced COD and BOD in waste waters
- Safer food processing and agricultural environments
- Cleaner poultry drinker line systems
Gibcare supplies AQUAGARD solutions across KwaZulu-Natal with guidance tailored to agricultural, poultry, and food processing applications.
Common Applications & Uses
AQUAGARD is commonly used in the following applications:
- Vegetable and fruit dip disinfection
- Vegetable and fruit process water treatment
- Water disinfection systems
- Hard surface sanitising and disinfection
- Poultry drinker line cleaning and descaling
- Continuous broiler drinker water dosing
- Post-process poultry wash and spray applications
- Ice treatment for fish packing
- Agricultural sterilisation and plant/root growth support
These applications help improve hygiene standards, reduce pathogen loading, and support safer production systems.
Key Product Advantages
AQUAGARD offers several operational and environmental benefits including:
- Highly stable formulation
- Highly concentrated product
- Broad-spectrum biocide action
- Powerful oxidising performance
- Free rinsing properties
- Biodegradable formulation
- Non-toxic when used correctly
- Low foam application
Typical Usage Guidelines
Dilution rates depend on the application and system requirements. Common usage examples include:
- Hard surface disinfection: 0.2%
- Vegetable and fruit washing: 15–50 ppm
- Poultry drinker line descaling: 0.5%–2.0% depending on biofilm levels
- Continuous broiler water dosing: 250 ml per 1000 L water
These preventative hygiene strategies help improve sanitation, reduce microbial pressure, and support long-term production efficiency in agricultural and poultry systems.
Product Information
Appearance: Clear liquid
Odour: Slight
pH: Slightly acidic
Foaming: None
Rinsability: Good
Biodegradable: Yes
HOOF ZINC
Hoof Care & Foot Rot Control Solution for Livestock
HOOF ZINC is a specialised hoof treatment solution developed to assist in the control and prevention of common hoof and foot conditions in cattle and other hooved animals. It supports routine hoof care programmes by helping improve hoof hygiene, hardening, and disease management in dairy and livestock systems.
HOOF ZINC is commonly used in professional dairy and livestock operations as part of regular foot bath and hoof treatment programmes designed to improve animal mobility, comfort, and overall herd health.
Our solutions are designed to support:
- Foot rot prevention and control
- Hairy heel wart management
- Hoof hardening and strengthening
- Improved hoof hygiene in wet and muddy conditions
- Treatment support for cracked hooves and punctures
- Reduction of bacterial, fungal, yeast, and mould infections
- Long-term hoof health and mobility in dairy and livestock herds
Gibcare supports farmers across KwaZulu-Natal with practical hoof care solutions tailored to local farming conditions and herd health challenges.
Common Hoof Conditions Targeted
HOOF ZINC is formulated to assist in the management of:
- Foot rot in cattle and livestock
- Hairy heel wart (digital dermatitis)
- Thrush infections
- Cracked and weakened hooves
- Hoof punctures and injuries
- Ringworm affecting hooved animals
- Soft hooves caused by wet and muddy environments
These preventative hoof care strategies help improve animal welfare, reduce lameness, and support better production performance.
Key Product Advantages
HOOF ZINC offers several benefits within hoof care and foot bath programmes including:
- Broad-spectrum disinfectant action
- Effective hoof hardening properties
- Supports routine dairy foot care programmes
- Convenient liquid formulation
- Mixes quickly and completely in water
- User-friendly application
- More effective than using Copper Sulphate or Formalin alone
- Cost-effective with proven results
Active Ingredient Benefits
Glutaraldehyde
Provides broad-spectrum biocidal activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi associated with hoof infections and diseases. It also assists with hoof hardening.
Traditionally, formalin was used for this purpose, however Glutaraldehyde provides similar benefits with improved user safety and handling.
Zinc Chloride
Helps control bacteria associated with hairy heel wart and foot rot, including Treponema and Fusobacterium species.
Copper Sulphate
Assists in controlling yeasts and moulds that may contribute to hoof infections.
Surfactant Blend (Wetting Agents)
A specialised blend of wetting agents helps the active ingredients penetrate infected hoof tissue and hoof walls more effectively for improved treatment performance.
Directions for Use
HOOF ZINC should typically be diluted as a 1–2% solution in a foot bath.
In severe conditions where animals are continually exposed to wet or muddy environments, higher strength solutions may be required.
The liquid formulation allows for easy mixing and convenient application within routine hoof treatment programmes.