Protection Plus
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Boston Park Equine Protection Plus is an all round preventative to bacterial and fungal infections in horses. Perfect for rain scald, greasy heel and even thrush. Simply spray a light coating over your horse's coat or hooves and leave it to dry.
DO NOT USE ON BROKEN SKIN
For rain scald and greasy heel, apply to the affected areas for 1-3 days to kill the bugs causing the infection. Follow up by applying Nourish Skin Ointment or Herbal Healer to help soften and remove the scabs, heal the skin and regrow the hair.
Use as a daily thrush protection in wet, muddy weather or for horses prone to thrush.
BPE Protection Plus contains the following active ingredients.
Apple Cider Vinegar - is great for minor ailments such as skin infections, fungus, rain scald etc and can reduce healing time by helping to keep bacteria and insects away. It will also help condition your horse’s coat naturally, helping the hair to regrow. ACV is also very effective at treating minor ailments in horse’s hooves such as seedy toe, abscesses and thrush.
Iodine The very first step of healing rain scald, mud fever, greasy heel, thrush, or even abscesses is killing the nasty bugs that cause it. And that's the job of iodine. Iodine is an effective antiseptic that does not impede wound healing It has no acquired bacterial resistance or cross-resistance, making it a safe and effective antiseptic for a broad range of aliments. Iodine aids healing in a range of acute and chronic wounds and has been used for over 170 years.
Witch hazel: A topical astringent derived from the bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana, the common or North American witch hazel shrub. Native Americans have long recognised the medicinal properties of witch hazel and used a decoction of the boiled plant parts to treat skin irritations because of its antiseptic qualities. The popular herbal remedy is recognised worldwide as a natural cleanser and toner. In horses, witch hazel naturally soothes the skin and does not strip away the natural oils. It can safely be used daily when serious skin conditions are being managed.
Tea Tree - comes from the melaleuca alternifolia plant, found in Australia. It is commonly used to help clear up bacterial and fungal infections, and there is great antidotal information about its use on horses to fight rain scald, thrush, cuts/scrapes, and even scratches and ringworm.
Eucalyptus - has powerful antifungal properties to maintain skin, hoof and frog health and assists in preventing aliments such as rain scald, seedy toe and thrush.
Pure Rain water has been added to this product
Keep out of reach of pets and children - Tea Tree may be toxic to dogs and cats, please use caution.
All ingredients are sourced within Australia from Australian owned and operated small businesses and where possible organic ingredients are selected. All essential oils are 100% pure, natural and ethically sourced from Australian and foreign origins (where possible Australian products are always used).
Disclaimer: This is a therapeutic product and no claim is made or intended for its ability to treat or cure any aliment. Veterinary advice should always be sought for injuries and illness.
FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
Available in 250ml.