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Skratch
For itching, skin condition, flies and midges
500g tubs and refill packs, Syrup 1L

Skratch (previous form was Teeburb) is perhaps the most effective supplement to help with tail, mane and skin & soothe itching in the spring and summer season. Repels flies and midges.

An essential mix to use whenever your horses' skin is a worry to you. Ask for further advice and read our leaflet - herbs for skin conditions.

Suprisingly Skratch is also very useful for tight chests caused in dusty environments ( combine with Zephyr).

There are four forms of Skratch
1. Skratch Plus (severe itch formula)
2. Skratch Classic
3. Skratch palatable
4. Skratch syrup (if your horse is a very fussy eater).
5. Special formula SuperSkratch 1kg (NEW)

Also consider using DERMANOL cream, HIMAX D, RESTORE, FLYRID and DERMASOOTHE essential oil for skin problems.

PRESENTATION: A powder & syrup 500g tubs with measure or refill packs. 1L syrup bottles

DIRECTIONS: 1 blue 25ml scoop twice daily (5gms per 100kg bodyweight). Introduce very gradually over a few days as this is a strong formula. Review the situation after 4 weeks and if necessary continue throughout the season. Where there are any midges SkratchPlus can be used continuously at a high level or may be continued at a lower level of supplementation.

CONTENTS: Berberis aristata, Curcuma longa, Cedrus deodara, Pinus griffithi, Piper longum, Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinalis, Psoralea corylifolia.

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