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Avian Influenza
A study of the H5N1 virus
--general info and chapters
--introduction
--full document (pdf)

Superficial Dermatitis
Ringworm
Dermatophytosis
--general info
--research
--treatment
--references

Malassezia
Malassezia pachydermatis
--general info
--research
--treatment
--references

Mud Fever
D. congolensis
--general info
--barrier-cream
--research
--references
--treatment

MRSA in Pets
Methicillin Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
--MRSA Research
--Pet-bedding
--Barrier-cream
--Newspaper clip
--Press Release
--Treatment
--Link
--Pricelist


Anti-microbial research applications
--gallery
--health benefits
--background info
--Press Release
--research
--link

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Equine cutaneous microflora
Normal resident bacteria
--general info
--research
--references

Equine gut microflora
probiotics
--general info
--research
--references

Anti-bacterial Barrier cream

A highly effective barrier cream/powder has been researched by the University of Lincoln, to help protect against environmental contaminants. This may be of particular use to animals susceptible to for example Mud Fever or MRSA infections.

It has been shown to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties with no known side effects. Some indirect evidence indicates haemostatic and wound healing properties.

The cream is based on the anti-microbial properties of silver bound to an inert carrier. Together they provide an effective barrier against a wide range of micro-organisms as well as support wound healing. No evidence has yet been found of resistance development against the active ingredient.

Just a few of the organisms it has been shown to be effective against:
Dermatophilus congolensis (Mudfever)
Malassezia pachydermatis
Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA)
Pseudomonas aeroginosa

The cream has been designed to be applied to:

• intact skin
• any superficial skin infections, minor cuts and abrasions
• hand or skin as anti-bacterial/fungal barrier cream (e.g. for use in barrier nursing)
  
  

A powder version has been designed to be applied to:

• weeping/wet skin
• weeping/wet superficial skin infections, minor cuts and abbrasions
• sites where application of the cream is difficult or impractical
  
  These products can be used by vets, veterinary nurses or pet owners at home.
  

More formal research results will be published on this site. Currently field studies to test the efficacy of the barrier creams against environmental contaminants are planned. Any one interested in participating please go to www.lincoln.ac.uk/dbs/researchprojects-participate for more information

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A) Inhibition by wound cream of MRSA (right, bottom) in-vitro, compared to controls (top, left)
B) Inhibition by wound powder of Pseudomonas aeroginosa (left) in-vitro, compared to control (right)