Treatment and prevention of epithelial infections
AssigneeIntracare B.V.
InventorCarly Vulders
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Abstract
Provided herein are sprayable copper and zinc chelate formulations for the treatment and prevention of epithelial infections in sheep, goats, horses, and cattle. More particularly, the compositions comprise micronized copper and zinc chelates suspended in a liquid, wherein the total amount of copper and zinc chelate ranges from 5 to 50 percent by weight; and less than 5% (w/v) of the chelates are dissolved.
Claims13
A method for treatment of udder cleft dermatitis in an animal, comprising the step of spraying the udders of said animal or a part thereof with a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising copper and zinc chelates, wherein said copper and zinc chelates are micronized and suspended in a liquid, such that:
- the total amount of copper and zinc chelate in said formulation ranges from 5 to 50 percent by weight;
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- less than 5% (w/v) of said copper and zinc chelates are dissolved in said liquid.
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