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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

abstract

Investigation into the effects of an antifungal agent on the growth of equine ringworm in-vitro. (E. Wiggens, F. Ruedisueli)

The sensitivity of ringworm, (T. mentagrophytes and T. equinum) to the antifungal agent 'Tolnaftate' incorporated in acrylic fibre was tested in vitro. In addition, the effect of repeated washing of the fibre on its effectiveness was tested.

Both T. mentagrophytes and T. equinum ringworm were cultured on Sabourauds Dextrose Agar supplemented with the antibacterial agent Chloramphenicol (SDA+C), for two weeks. The inhibition zone around the fibres was monitored regularly, and recorded via measurements and photo imaging.

In addition, T. equinum was cultured on Sabourauds Dextrose Agar which had the antibacterial agent Chloramphenicol and the antifungal agent Cycloheximide (SDA+CC) added. The plates were then left to grow for two weeks. The inhibition zone around the fibre was measured and recorded.

It was conclusively found that the acrylic fibre containing the antifungal agent 'Tolnaftate' inhibited the growth of T. mentagrophytes and T. equinum cultures in vitro. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the size of inhibition zones between T. mentagrophytes and T. equinum.