Equine Elite Labs Antimicrobial products are a non-toxic formulation which are designed specifically to protect animals and handlers from the possibility of contracting infections in their respective environments. This would include all major classes of pathogenic (disease causing) microorganisms including viruses, bacteria and fungus.

These unique proprietary mixtures of extremely effective compounds (quaternary components like benzalkonium chloride and quaternium 12) provide the superb action which clearly sets this formulation apart from other currently used products. Unlike many other formulations that contain providone iodine, which after continued use produce a drying, irritating effect on the skin, these formulations have been shown in laboratory tests to be more effective in killing resistant bacterial strains, yet at the same time keeping the area of concern soft and moist, even with repeated daily use for the animal and handler.

I've been asked many times to explain in layman's terms, just how this process of killing microbes occurs. These solutions work on what we'll call the positive and negative charge system. Let's use the example of a car battery and say that the solution is the positive charge and the microbes the negative charge. We are all aware of what occurs when the two ends of the cables touch one another.... POW!!! The shell of the organism is broken open by the "Shock", spilling out its life and therefore killing it. This is what is happening millions of times over when the solution comes in contact with the microorganisms.

The next step is the healing process. It begins when the irritation, which is caused by the microorganisms, stops. Now the conditioners and healing moisturizers can do their job in bringing the affected area back to its normal healthy state.

Same technology.... different formulations. It needs to be pointed out that many different products for specific uses are available with this NEW technology as was developed for Equine Elite Labs.

Dr. Levi's Comments regarding Proud Flesh

The issue of the appearance or development of what is known as "Proud Flesh Syndrome", according to the reports and data we are receiving from users of our Equine Relief Antimicrobial products is significantly reduced or essentially absent in the healing phase of the dermally ill or injured animals being observed.

I offer the following rational explanation as to why this is probably occurring: Our antimicrobial skin products contain a proprietary blend of synergistic ingredients including several quaternary compounds and complementary emollients plus carrier surfactants, which encourage and allow for maximum contact of the product to the area or surface being treated.

As a result:

1) A wide variety of microbes are significantly reduced

2) Swelling or inflammation is attenuated or appreciably reduced

3) Dermal tissue with its respective "Structural Blueprint" or DNA is allowed to "Seal and Heal" appropriately without significant loss of function or production of scar tissue.

By maximally encouraging a tissue environment that provides for more rapid healing of a given tissue, the opportunity for the "Proud Flesh Syndrome" is appreciably minimized.

As a side note, these products are successfully employed on the dermis along with appropriate dressing following podiatric surgeries to prevent infection and encourage rapid healing.

In conclusion, providing homeostasis in a given tissue site is the goal of our products. Synergism is our philosophy for their effectiveness.

Here's a thought to consider:

When you think about it, our horses and dogs lay, sleep and walk on the ground (dirt, sand & grass). A significant amount of their skin problems are quite simply associated with the bacteria and fungus picked up from their environment.

Bacteria can cause itching (tail, mane, full body and/or hot spots) as well as infection (on broken tissue such as wounds or open lesions).

Fungus is rooted deeper in the dermal layers which makes it harder to reach and eradicate.

Our Gentle Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial solutions will effectively eliminate most topical bacteria on contact.... and penetrate to reach fungus below the skin surface.

What is the difference between our products and others on the market?

Though they are mostly based on the same PENETRATING formula, there are varying percentages of active ingredients (better for specific situations) with a few different formulas of carrier agents. Some of the other products on the market will eliminate bacteria that they can touch...many will damage, sting or irritate the skin to do so... but we haven't found any that penetrate into the tissue of the skin the way the Equine Relief Antimicrobials are formulated to do!

That is why we say these solutions will Penetrate to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, fungus and topical viruses while soothing and softening the skin.