Anti-Infectives

Although they are companion animals, horses are usually kept in conditions which have more in common with cattle than pets. As such, horses are exposed to a range of infective agents, including bacterial and fungal pathogens. Boehringer Ingelheim provides products to tackle both of these disease groups.

Equitrim® (Trimethoprim BP and Suplhadiazine BP) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacterial pathogens, and is used to treat many different bacterial conditions including bronchopneumonia, strangles, septicaemia, wound infections, and diarrhoea. Courses of treatment usually last 5 days, or until two days after the cessation of clinical signs. The product is available in both a granule and paste preparations.

Equifulvin® (Griseofulvin PhEur) is an antifungal agent used in the treatment of Dermatophytosis (" Ringworm "). Although less common than bacterial infection, it is estimated that 20,000 horses per year suffer from fungal skin disease, causing discomfort and hair loss to the horse. Ringworm also presents a very real threat of zoonotic infection (ie: infection of humans in contact) for those working with and caring for affected horses. Equifulvin is a proven and effective equine treatment against such fungal infections, and available in a simple food supplement formulation.