NoBACZ Healthcare has launched Ambugreen: a revolutionary, new, waterproof and antibiotic-free gel barrier for livestock.
Ambugreen is features unique patented technology that provides both physical and microbial protection to prevent the passage of microbes, allowing for natural healing underneath.
The long-lasting and durable gel barrier consists of a natural resin combined with zinc salts making it suitable for use on all livestock, including copper-sensitive sheep breeds.
Unlike water-based gels and sprays, including aerosols, that dilute in water and wash away, Ambugreen’s natural resin is hydrophobic which improves contact times between the product and the skin in wet conditions.
The gel barrier can be used anywhere on the skin where a bandage or spray has conventionally been used for protection, such as the management of lameness and to protect sore skin in livestock and to manage udder cleft issues in cows. It also offers robust fly protection, which is another unique feature compared with spray products.
Ambugreen is packaged in a recyclable aluminium tube and is the third product to be launched by NoBACZ Healthcare following hot on the heels of the revolutionary liquid barrier dressing for cattle, NoBACZ Bovine, and NoBACZ Navel, the rapid-setting and long-lasting solution for navel dipping calves and lambs.
Dr David Charles, veterinary surgeon and international business development manager at NoBACZ Healthcare, said: “Ambugreen provides farmers with next generation protection for their livestock and is the perfect antibiotic-free tool to help protect wounds from bacterial ingress from the environment; enhancing the health and welfare of animals whilst preventing economic losses.”
Laura Donovan, veterinary surgeon and partner at Nantwich Farm Vets, added: “We were lucky enough to have trialled Ambugreen with our dairy clients who have successfully used the gel barrier for udder cleft dermatitis and were very pleased with the results.”
