Feed & Stable Ecovet Fly Spray Is New Stan-
dard in Equine Insect Control Repellent Makes Flies Get Lost (Literally) & Unable to Locate Horses
Horse owners often find their
fly sprays are losing the battle against pesky flies. Many are concerned about using toxic pesticides on their horses, but find that “natural” essen- tial oil products are not up to the job. Enter Ecovet, a totally different
type of fly spray that is the new stan- dard in equine insect control. Ecovet is not a pyrethrin/pyrethroid deriva- tive (which can be toxic), and it is also not an essential oil product. So what exactly is Ecovet? It
is an EPA-registered product made from three naturally occurring, food- grade fatty acids that are carried in a silicone base liquid. Ecovet founder Dr. Tim John, a veterinarian, explains how Ecovet works so well: “As the fatty acids evaporate, they create a vapor barrier around the horse that confuses and overwhelms a bug’s normal directional ability -- basically its ‘GPS.’ Thanks to this Ecovet bar- rier, the insect simply can’t locate the horse as its next victim.” A spatial repellent, Ecovet safe-
ly and effectively stops insects from landing on the horse. “If insects don’t land, they don’t bite. And if a
horse isn’t bitten, there’s less chance for insect-related skin reactions or hy- persensitivity, aka the dreaded sweet itch.” Ecovet protects horses from mosqui- toes, flies, ticks and no-see-ums. Tested and endorsed
by veterinarians, Ecovet continues to earn rave re- views from horse owners: • “The ONLY fly spray that actually works!!” • “Working for Sweet
Itch on tail” • “Best fly spray I have ever bought.” • “The one product my mare is
NOT allergic to”
• “Excellent & Long Lasting!” Ecovet is available in a 4-oz.
travel size, 18-oz. bottle and 1-gal. refill. View a video that shows how Ecovet makes the flies get lost and see application tips at
bit.ly/ecovetvideos. Ecovet is available for purchase at
eco-vet.com. w
MANAGING INFLAMMATION The All Natural Equestrian AID INFLAACTIVE Gel (BUCHU Gel) Athletes, coaches, and horse trainers have long known that
strenuous exercise causes inflammation. Many products are currently on the market that claim to limit inflammation, but few if any have the powerful natural benefit of Quercetin found in the Buchu Plant (Agathosma Betulina). Quercetin is a potent Anti-Inflammatory com- pound described as having potent activities against the inflammatory immune cells TH 17. Inflammation is a body’s healthy response to minor injury caused by strenuous exercise. Therefore, the onset of in- flammation is not necessarily a negative occurrence, only once inflam- mation becomes chronic (long term & unattended to) does it cause cell damage; which is problematic and causes permanent damage. BUCHU (Agathosma Betulina’s oil extract) also contains mole- cules, which can inhibit the migration of inflam- matory cells from the circulation to areas of tis- sue damage. Buchu assists in the management of chronic inflammation to minimize cell damage and permanent injury from the exertion of your horse’s daily workout and event performances. WHAT IS BUCHU? – Buchu is a plant in-
digenous to the Western Cape of South Africa. Buchu is a plant of the Fynbos vegetation type, which forms part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of only six recognized Floral Kingdoms in
the world. Celebrated for its potent anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and anti-fungal properties, Buchu is used to treat a variety of inflammatory based conditions such as joint pain and arthritis, ailments of the gas- trointestinal and urinary tracts, hypertension and skin conditions such as eczema, to name but a few. In all these conditions, inflammation is treated effectively without yielding any harmful side effects. Buchu was traditionally harvested in the wild, but is today sus-
tainably sourced from cultivated fields. Buchu holds the title of South Africa’s most recognized medicinal plant, and its healing properties have been documented for over 300 years. We have been accustomed to think of inflammation as a negative
result because at times it can cause severe pain. It is however, import- ant that we are aware that inflammation is a body’s natural attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli including damaged cells, irritants or pathogens and to begin the healing process. While acute inflammation is a natural and positive initial step in the process of healing, chronic inflammation is what we need to watch out for. When acute inflammation after a strenuous exercise (injury) is not successful in its attempt to heal; chronic inflammation sets in causing cell damage which can cause the long term, irreversible damage syn- onymous with chronic inflammatory ailments. Equestrian AID Buchu extracts have been proven to support the
inflammation process by providing pain relief while managing the in- flammatory process and keeping chronic inflammation at bay. Because it has no harmful side effects, Buchu based products can be used long term to manage chronic inflammation successfully. Additionally, its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties lend itself to the application of Buchu as a natural antiseptic for the treatment of inflammation, skin fungus, cuts & open wounds, bruising, muscular recovery, foot rot, abrasions or shin sores. w
June 2017 SouthWest Horse Trader 17
Lindsay Anne
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