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The new 360-degree TAF spray from Dechra Veterinary Products

The new 360-degree TAF spray from Dechra Veterinary Products

Dechra 'goes For Gold' With Launch Of Thiamphenicol Wound Spray

9 years ago
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1st July, 2015 16h05

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Dechra


Dechra Veterinary Products has unveiled a next generation antibiotic wound treatment with the launch of its new TAF Spray.

Thiamphenicol is the active ingredient in TAF Spray that can be used for superficial wound infections in horses, cattle, goats, sheep and pigs.

TAF Spray can also be used to treat infections of the claw and hoof in cattle, goats and sheep such as foot rot, interdigital dermatitis and digital dermatitis.

It is the only licensed wound spray for horses and has a zero day meat withdrawal period for horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and 14 days for pigs.

The new spray is the only golden yellow coloured product of its kind on the market, allowing treatment areas to be clearly distinguished.

Brand Manager Emma Jennings said: “Dechra has developed TAF Spray in direct response to the research we conducted among farmers.

“Research* has shown 51% of the veterinarians used an antibiotic spray for the treatment of digital dermatitis – an infection that 92 per cent of farmers had experienced in their livestock in the past 12 months.

Thiamphenicol is a highly effective antibiotic. With the brightly coloured spray format making it distinguishable from other treatments and a can that is able to be used in upright and inverted positions, we are sure that TAF Spray will become a popular product among veterinary professionals.”

The 360-degree spray allows wounds to be targeted at any angle, particularly in hard to reach areas, and comes in 150 ml size.
 

The new product is the latest addition to the Dechra portfolio that includes Cyclo Spray®, which acts to prevent infections of superficial traumatic or surgical wounds caused by micro-organisms sensitive to chlortetracycline.

Cyclo Spray® can also be used as part of a treatment for superficial claw/hoof infections, in particular interdigital dermatitis (foot rot) in sheep and digital dermatitis in cattle.

For further information about Dechra’s antibiotic portfolio and other products, visit www.dechra.co.uk

ENDS

References: * A survey of 250 dairy farmers executed by agricultural research agency Geelen Consultancy from Wageningen, The Netherlands, commissioned by Dechra Veterinary Products. The dairy farmers were selected from a representative address database of Dutch farmers in the Netherlands with at least 75 dairy cows, with an average of 119 cows.

For further information, images or interview requests please contact Amy Bould at Be Bold Media on 01952 898121 or email [email protected]

NOTES TO EDITORS

Dechra Veterinary Products Ltd is part of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC (‘Dechra’) and offers a range of pharmaceutical products and instruments to veterinary practices in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Dechra Veterinary Products specialises in the development and marketing of licensed branded pharmaceuticals in the global veterinary market.

An innovative company, it invests in the development of products and services while providing a high level of support to vets. Dechra's expertise spans dermatology, endocrinology, equine medicine, ophthalmology, critical care and diet and nutrition. Major brands include: Vetoryl® Capsules, for the treatment of canine hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's syndrome); Dermatology brands Canaural®, Isaderm® Gel and Malaseb® Shampoo; Felimazole® Tablets, for treating feline hyperthyroidism; Equipalazone®, the anti-inflammatory and analgesic for equine musculoskeletal disorders and ophthalmic product Isathal®.


 


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