Reformulating Sulfur Paste: More Effective Treatments

    August 2018 in “ Cadernos de Agroecologia ”
    Adriani da Silva Carneiro Lopes, Thiago Wallace Rodrigues dos Santos Lopes, Beatriz Calixto da Silva, Luiza Magalhães Mesquita, Suellen Quadrat de Almeida, Sonia Maria de Brito Marques
    Studysummary This study reported that a new sulfur paste formulation with added plant extract and propolis effectively treated scabies in rabbits by promoting rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and eliminating secondary infections, offering a more affordable and less irritating alternative to commercial treatments.
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    The study addressed scabies in rabbits, a significant issue exacerbated by mites carried by birds. Researchers developed a new sulfur paste formulation, enhanced with vegetable extract and propolis, to provide a less aggressive and cost-effective treatment compared to commercial sarnicides. This new formulation was applied to the external ear of rabbits affected by psoroptic mange, following prior hygiene. The treatment resulted in rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and the elimination of secondary infections, demonstrating the effectiveness and affordability of the new sulfur paste.
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