The Regeneration power of Skin
Being the largest organ in the body, the skin acts as a barrier against pathogens, chemicals, and UV radiation, as well as regulating body temperature and preventing excessive water loss.
Skin can repair itself when damaged. In humans, healing happens under a bandage, which promotes re-epithelialization and prevents scarring, but needs a sterile wound bed.
On farms, this is not possible because the floor is contaminated. For example, damaged hoof skin needs a supportive environment that promotes healing and protects against infection.
Most products on the market offers an antibiotic function only, without regenerative capacities for the skin. However, organic minerals such as zinc and copper has been proven to fight pathogens and implement skin regenerative capacities. More importantly, it is the chelated structure of these minerals that enables it to penetrate deep into skin tissue to where it is needed most.
Laboratory tests on human skin cells scratched with the tip of a pipette shows how effective salicylic acid and antibiotics are in promoting wound closure, while zinc chelate repairs skin cells within 24 hours (figure 1).
Applying hoof tape to damaged hooves further promotes hoof protection and healing.
Contact a Lionel’s Vet representative for hoof health solutions.
Source: www.intracare.nl
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