Feather Mite Treatment Spray & Shampoo Combo
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Is your horse stamping, rubbing, biting his legs??
Farriers Biosect Mite Treatment combo contains a 500ml bottle of our Feather Mite Spray and a 500ml bottle of Feather Mite Shampoo. These two products when used together offer the best treatment and prevention of Feather Mites.
TREATING FEATHER MITES
For those of us that own heavily feathered horses, we know how difficult it can be to treat and manage Feather Mites. The two main problems we face are firstly not being able to see the mites and secondly, those beautiful feathers are the ideal habitat and breeding grounds for these critters to live and thrive.
Feather Mites are microscopic parasites that live on the skin of horses amongst the feathers. They are invisible to the naked eye and the first we know our horse has them is constant stamping of the feet or chewing and rubbing the lower legs. By this time the mites are well established and can be extremely difficult to treat.
The feathers provide a warm, humid and safe environment for mites to live. We are often reluctant to clip the legs of feathered breeds which adds to the difficulty in treating Feather Mites.
It must be noted that Feather Mites have a 42 day cycle and any attempt to successfully eliminate infestation must be continued well beyond this period. Even once you have successfully treated your horse, they are prone to re-infestation simply through contact with other horses, sharing or borrowing grooming kit and even from hay and bedding.
Farriers Equine Care produce two products that when used together offer the best outcome when treating Feather Mites. A Spray and a Shampoo which both contain Biomethrin, a derivative of the Chrysanthemum plant family and is approved for use on horses and donkeys. Biomethrin works by coming into direct contact with the Mites and paralyses their nervous system. This renders them unable to move and they die within 24 hours.
Farriers Biosect Spray is used to initially treat Feather Mites and should be reapplied 10 days after initial treatment to catch any newly hatched eggs. It is very important to ensure the solution gets right down to the skin where the Mites come into contact with it. Often this is difficult when dealing with large breeds such as Shires and Gypsy Cobs due to the thickness of the feather. In such cases we would recommend the use of the feather Mite Shampoo.
If you show your horse or like to regularly wash your horses feathers, Farriers Mite Shampoo delivers a dose of Biomethrim every time you shampoo. This product can be used as often as you wish as it does not enter the horses system. It is a topical treatment. Regular use of this Shampoo will ensure that Feather Mites are kept to a minimum and do not get to a stage of causing discomfort and irritation to your horse.
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Farriers certified Organic conditioner with Peppermint essential oil is to be used after Shampooing with Farriers Feather Mite Shampoo.
Apply directly to the feather, mane & tail comb in and leave for approximately 5 minutes then rinse out, leaving a silky smooth finish.
Especially designed for Horses, gently soothing effect.
Farriers Summer Fly Cream (500ml)
Farriers Summer Fly Cream is made from 100% natural ingredients. Contains Citronella Essential Oil and a waterproofing ingredient to prevent wash off on rainy days. Added titanium dioxide helps shield harmful rays from the sun. Can be applied around the eyes, muzzle and ears and under the belly area including sheath and teats . One application a day is all that is needed. Also available in 1000ml size. Especially good for the under belly of the horse against biting black flies & midges, can be applied to raw skin also to soothe & protect
Farriers Shire Oil 1 litre
Are you looking for a more natural alternative to Pig Oil & Sulphur for conditioning Feathers and treating Mites? Farriers Equine Care produce a 100% natural plant based conditioning oil that will remove tangles and leave feathers silky soft and supple. We also add Peppermint Essential Oil to help reduce problems with mites. This handy 1 litre size is ideal for owners with just one horse.
Summer Fly Spray & Cream (Triple Pack)
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When working around horses, there is nothing worse than pesky flies and biting insects annoying you and your horse. Farriers Citronella fly spray has been developed by a working Farrier with over 40 years of shoeing experience and incorporates three of the best essential oils for repelling these nasty critters. Citronella, Lavender & Cedar wood essential oils have been blended into our formulae. This fly spray is water based and has no solvent based chemicals to harm your horses skin. Can be sprayed directly onto your horse or onto a brush or cloth for hard to spray horses. Long lasting and available in cost effective sizes. Farriers Fly Cream is especially good for application around the eyes, muzzle and anywhere you would not want to use a spray. Long lasting and waterproof.
Farriers Eucadine Thrush/Seedy Toe Treatment (250ml)
FARRIERS THRUSH TREATMENT has been especially formulated to maintain health Frogs & hooves. It contains two essential oils with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and our very own Eucodine base.
Can be used daily initially to help prevent smelly feet from becoming prone to Thrush.
When used twice a week will maintain healthy frogs.
Pictured is a Donkey hoof full of seedy toe which was successfully treated by mixing our Thrush treatment with sugar to make a paste which was applied to the hoof everyday and vet wrapped, the sugar drew the moisture out and the spray killed the bad fungal like bacteria causing the seedy toe. The hoof was also dressed by a farrier every month.
Horses get seedy toe also but not as bad as donkeys, its caused by damp conditions.
Feather Mite Shampoo (1 litre)
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Is your horse stamping, rubbing, chewing their legs??
Farriers Feather Mite Shampoo has a rich, strong lather and great cleaning properties as well as combating Feather Mites. This product contains the same active ingredients as our Biosect Mite Spray. This shampoo can be used as often as needed to ensure Feather Mites are kept at bay.. Also available in 500ml size.
Farriers Original M&S Cream (1000ml)
This topical cream is an effective anti fungal, antiseptic and antibacterial barrier cream intended for use on horses and donkeys with Mallenders & Sallenders . Made from 100% natural ingredients and pure essential oils. This highly water repellent cream provides a protective barrier against the environment. The cream helps support the natural healing process of cracks, sores, callused skin, fixed scabs, superficial wounds and helps soothe itchy, dry skin. Keeping the skin supple and in good skin condition, is necessary for healthy hair regrowth. Farriers Original M&S Cream is economical and easy to use and the long lasting formula stands up to all weathers. It does not melt in heat or wash off in rain. A before & after picture will help you see the difference when using the cream.