NATURAL PARTNERSHIP
In November 2006, Catherine Stott became a partner in Pro-Equine Limited. Company founder and director, Fiona Baptie, comments: “I am absolutely delighted that Catherine has joined Pro-Equine. With her marketing background and extensive knowledge of the equine industry, she is just the person to help take Pro-Equine forward.”
Catherine comments: “I am really excited about becoming a partner in Pro-Equine. I have always believed in the Pro-Equine range of chemical-free products, and use several of them with my own horses and dogs. Fiona and I have big plans for the business – watch this space!”
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SUMMER SOLUTIONS
Be prepared for summer with our Alternative Fly Gel and Garlic Oil feed supplements. Popular products used by horses with sensitive skin.
Horses with itchy skin can find comfort with our Aloe vera based soothing Coolwash and Aloe and Manuka gel.
MANUKA HONEY
“The current prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microbial species has led to a re-evaluation of the therapeutic use of ancient remedies, including honey.” Select Committee on Science and Technology. Report no.7: Resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents. London: House of Lords, 1998.
The discovery of a unique antibacterial property has led active manuka honey to be considered for both internal and external uses. In 2006, manuka honey wound dressings and sterilised manuka honey creams were licensed for use in NHS hospitals. Scientists at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) and Aintree Hospital, Liverpool are currently investigating whether manuka honey can help combat MRSA, the antibiotic-resistant “superbug”.
All honey has some level of the antibacterial chemical hydrogen peroxide, which is produced by enzymes in the honey. However, these enzymes are easily destroyed by exposure to heat and light, and also by contact with body fluids. It is now understood that some rare honeys, such as active manuka, have an action that is separate to the peroxide effect, resulting in a much more persistent and stable antibacterial action. Such honeys are resistant to losing their antibacterial activity when used in wound treatment and even have strong activity when heavily diluted by body fluids in a wound dressing. Furthermore, such honeys are now known to have a synergistic antibacterial effect with the hydrogen peroxide activity, producing a very powerful weapon against bacterial conditions.
Manuka honey has been used on wounds for centuries. Traditionally it is used to prevent unsightly proud flesh and to disperse pus pockets and is applied either directly onto a wound area or to a wound dressing. It has also been reported to be highly effective when applied to fungal infections and for persistent problems such as thrush, canker and mud fever.
You can find our 100% Manuka Oil in the essential oils category, Pro-Equine’s manuka range which will be available soon, including a handy-sized Manuka and Aloe Vera Gel.
