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BUYER’S GUIDE Fly, Flea & Tick Treatment


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ANIMOLOGY Animology’s Flea and Tick Shampoo has been specially produced for dogs with ticks and fleas. It contains a low foam formula for easy rinsing, and shorter baths. t. +44 (0)1772 786 864 e. enquiries@group55.co.uk w. www.animology.co.uk


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BARRIER ANIMAL HEALTHCARE Specialises


in a range of 100%


natural animal healthcare products particularly for equine use. The company’s tick and fly repellent range also caters for small and larger animals as well as horses and ponies. t. +44 (0)1953 456 363 e. sales@barrier-biotech.com w. www.barrier-biotech.com


BATTLE, HAYWARD & BOWER Battle supplies a number of fly bonnet products created by US-based Absorbine including the UltraShield® Draft Size Fly Bonnet, which has been designed for horses more than 1,100lbs.


t. +44 (0)1522 529 206 / +44 (0)1522 541 241 w. www.battles.co.uk


BEAPHAR Beaphar offers a range of tick products for both cats and dogs. Its products include sprays, drops, and shampoos.


t. +44 (0)1440 715 700 e. info@uk.beaphar.com w. www.beaphar.co.uk


BOB MARTIN


Bob Martin is one of the UK’s leading brand names for animal healthcare. The company has an extensive range of products for both cats and dogs that deal with tick issues. These range from spot on applications and collars through to sprays. t. +44 (0)844 748 0108 e. info@bobmartin.co.uk w. www.bobmartin.co.uk


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CARR & DAY & MARTIN Carr & Day & Martin is the UK’s oldest company involved in the manufacture of horse care products. The company’s fly repellent range includes a convenient, single-use impregnated wipe that repels all flying and biting insects.


t. +44 (0)845 500 4040 w. www.carrdaymartin.co.uk


COMPANY OF ANIMALS


Company of Animals’ combined tick and flea comb remover is a natural way to remove parasites.


Its ergonomic and compact design makes it pet friendly and comfortable to hold and it is simple and easy to use on all animals. t. +44 (0)1932 566696 e. office@companyofanimals.co.uk w. www.companyofanimals.co.uk


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DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS Dechra provides an array of products for the treatment of horse flies and ticks. The company’s DermAllay Oatmeal Equine Shampoo for horses contains anti-inflammatory ingredients, for soothing horses that have dry, itchy and inflamed skin as a result of a horse fly bite. t. +44 (0)1939 211 200 e. info.uk@dechra.com w. www.dechra.co.uk


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EFFOL The


German-based manufacturer


has a number of products aimed at repelling insects. Its dermatologically tested Effol Horsefly Blocker is a strong and effective defensive spray against flies. The long-lasting recipe was developed in cooperation with the Swiss Institute for tropical diseases for protection from flies, ticks, midges and horse flies. t. +49 (0)25 73 93 73 0 w. www.effol.de


EQUILIBRIUM PRODUCTS Equilibrium offers a small collection of fly-repellent masks for horses and ponies. The company’s Field Relief® Midi Fly Mask comes in many different sizes and there are two styles available — Midi without ears and Midi with ears. t. +44 (0)1442 879 115 e. info@equilibriumproducts.com w. www.equilibriumproducts.com


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FORUM ANIMAL HEALTH The company’s innovative TicknerVet® is a non-toxic tick removal system that kills and extracts ticks in 20 seconds. It does this with a rapid freezing spray and removal of the tick is done with the products built-in extractor. t. +44 (0)1737 781 416 e. animal.health@forumgroup.co.uk w. www.forumanimalhealth.co.uk


H HORSEWARE IRELAND


The Rambo Amigo Fly Mask is just one product from Horseware’s extensive fly mask range. The Rambo fly mask is made from PVC-coated polyester to


NETTEX Rochester-based Nettax offers a number of products aimed at dealing with tick and horse flies. The products


help hold its shape and has a fleece edging for comfort. The company also offers Fly Boots that are made from an airmesh body and have a vamoose treated fleece binding to help deter flies from entering the boots. t. +(353) 42 9389000 e. info@horseware.com w. www.horseware.com


HATCHWELL COMPANY Canovel Flea and Tick Spray for dogs is just one of the products Hatchwell has on offer for tackling the potentially dangerous issue of ticks. t. +44 (0)1254 888479 e. info@hatchwell.co.uk w. www.hatchwell.co.uk


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INTERPET Interpet is a key supplier of the Mikki Tick Picker, a handy little tool for removing ticks from dogs and cats. t. +44 (0)1306 873 818 e. sales@interpet.co.uk w. www.interpet.co.uk


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LINCOLN Lincoln has nine different approved equine formulations of fly repellent that are available in a number of application


forms. Its non-spray


applications are ideal for horses that don’t like sprays. Convenient for localised application. t. +44 (0)1522 529 206 / +44 (0)1522 541 241 w. www.battles.co.uk/lincoln


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MSD ANIMAL HEALTH MSD Animal Health’s Coopers Fly Repellent Plus for Equine will usually eliminate adult populations of the biting louse Damalinia equi, and provide a degree of protection against reinfestation by nymphs emerging from visible eggs for up to three months.


t. +44 (0)370 060 3380 e. vet-support.uk@merck.com


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N.A.F (NATURAL ANIMAL FEED) NAF offers a collection of horse fly and insect repellant products for the equine sector. The aptly named NAFOff range is available in both spray and gel versions. t. +44 (0)800 373 106 e. nfo@naf-uk.com w. www.naf-equine.eu


range from creams through to sprays. The company’s Net Tex Strike Plus spray has a combination of two fly repellents, a biocidal action to clean and disinfect minor wounds, plus easily absorbed oils and lanolins that provide long-term repellent action whilst soothing irritation. t. +44 (0)1634 257 150 e. sales@net-tex.co.uk w. www.net-tex.co.uk


NORBROOK LABORATORIES Pharmaceutical giant Norbrook has a vast collection of products on offer for the treatment of horse fly and tick. These include spot-on products, plus Norbrook also offers a variety of anti- inflammatory products to help ease discomfort of the animal. t. +44 (0)28 3026 4435 e. enquiries@norbrook.co.uk w. www.norbrook.com


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O’TOM O’Tom is a French manufacturer of the innovative Tick Twister, a tick removal system that removes the tick with a twisting motion, which does not compress the insect. t. +33 (0) 4 74 75 86 72 w. www.otom.com


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PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH UK The veterinary arm of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has an array of products that go across many species. It’s Deosect spray — a residual insecticide for the control of flies and lice on horses and ponies — is a particular popular product. t. +44(0)845 300 8034 e. ukvetline@pfizer.com w. www.animalhealth.pfizer.com


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TRILANCO LTD Lancashire-based Trilanco offers a small array of fly repellent products for the larger animal. Its Udder Ointment has a deet fly repellent added to it to assist in the management of sore, cracked, or chapped teats. t. +44 (0)1253 888 188 e. sales@trilanco.com w. www.trilanco.com


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VIRBAC Virbac is a leading manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical products. It offers an extensive range of insecticides that deal with the issue of ticks. Products are available for both dogs and cats. t. +44 (0)1359 243 243 e. enquiries@virbac.co.uk w. www.virbac.co.uk


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