Skin and Wound Care

Ringworm is a very common disease of young camels, with peak incidence being in the first year of age, typically associated with winter rains or high humidity in late summer. Lesions start as small crusty, circular skin lesions which can spread to cover almost all of the body. Almost all young camels in a herd will become infected. Ringworm is a zoonosis, with camel handlers frequently showing Ringworm infection after handling camels, wool or equipment from infected camels.

Fungal infections including Mycotic Dermatitis, caused by Dermatophilus congolensis produce mobile spores which are spread by insects during periods of high humidity, to cause a "rain scald" on the upper body, or typical matted scabs and nodules around the base of the neck, flanks and legs.

Saddle Sores, Galls

Areas of abrasion or pressure under saddles and harness can quickly lead to open sores, particularly under poorly padded or ill-fitting equipment. Neglected wounds will often develop secondary infection.

Lacerations and Proud Flesh

With proper, immediate care cuts and other wounds of camels heal quickly, but neglected wounds often lead to secondary infections and complications such as excessive granulation (proud flesh), with delayed healing.

Dermatitis in Camels

Bacterial dermatitis from organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus frequently cause problems in young camels.

Ranvet's Yellow Lotion

Tried and tested in camels, Yellow Lotion has long been relied on for its antibacterial properties to control low grade infections in open cuts and proud flesh, while its astringent action causes blood vessels to contract, reducing bleeding & discharge, and controlling excessive granulation (proud flesh) in open wounds. Promoting a dry wound surface, resistant to infection, without forming a hard crust or scab, Yellow Lotion is effective on large and small open wounds, abrasions, granulating wounds, girth galls, saddle sores, and rope burns, especially in areas which are difficult to bandage.

For fastest healing effect, apply Yellow Lotion on a soaked swab held in place by a bandage. A fresh dressing should be applied twice daily. Before applying a Yellow Lotion soaked pad, first hose or wash away any dirt, discharge or debris from the wound with Ranvet’s MEDICATED WASH. After the initial cleanup, do not wash the wound again. Simply re-apply Yellow Lotion until the wound heals. If granulation is excessive in older wounds, first use a combination of copper sulfate (bluestone) dissolved 30g in 1 litre of Yellow Lotion. When the excess granulation tissue has disappeared to skin level, continue treatment with only the Yellow Lotion.

Yellow Lotion provides an effective first-aid treatment for open wounds, rope burns, galls and saddle sores, providing initial pain relief and reducing tissue fluid loss to help reduce infection.

Yellow Lotion Active constituents:
Acriflavine 0.9g/L, zinc sulphate 50.5g/L, lead acetate 50.5g/L, in a 500mL spray pack or 1 litre bottle.

Fungazol

Broad Spectrum Antifungal Topical Cream

A topical broad spectrum antibacterial and antifungal cream for use with Ringworm and bacterial or fungal dermatitis, with a rapid, broad spectrum action including activity against bacteria, fungi, pathogenic yeasts and moulds.

First, remove any scab with MEDICATED WASH, then rub FUNGAZOL CREAM into and around affected area twice daily for up to 6-8 weeks, if necessary.

White Healer

Antiseptic Cream with Australian Melaleuca Oil

Effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses, WHITE HEALER contains a blend of 4% Australian Melaleuca Oils which totally inhibit growth of Dermatophilus congolensis, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas, all of which cause primary or secondary skin infections in camels. Presented in a zinc oxide base which provides an emollient, antiseptic and antifungal action independently, WHITE HEALER provides a soothing cream with exceptional anti-microbial properties, for use in all ages of camels. Zinc oxide provides a highly effective ultraviolet sunscreen action for the protection of unpigmented scars and skin. Australian university trials confirm that Melaleuca Oils are 30% more effective than standard Tea Tree Oil on bacterial, fungal and viral skin infections, and are particularly effective in moist, humid conditions as seen in many skin infections. For generalised skin lesions, first wash the camel in MEDICATED WASH, then apply WHITE HEALER liberally to the affected area once or twice daily. It is not necessary to bandage wounds. Suitable for all skin bacterial and fungal infections, including mycotic dermatitis, ringworm, sunburn, skin irritations and infections, cracked skin and pads, girth galls and saddle sores.

Safe to apply to open wounds.
Available in 100g tube

Ranvet's Medicated Wash

Antiseptic, Antifungal Wash for everyday use.

Melaleuca Oil is known to contain potent antibacterial and antifungal properties to treat many skin conditions. It can be safely used on open wounds and cuts, and is able to penetrate surface skin layers to reach otherwise inaccessible infection sites. MEDICATED WASH effectively treats bacteria and fungus infections, even Ringworm. Before using any treatment on skin lesions in camels, it is recommended that the camel be washed in MEDICATED WASH to provide antiseptic action and clean contaminated wounds before application of your chosen Ranvet wound care product. MEDICATED WASH is safe for all ages, and pregnant camels, and contains no prohibited substances or animal by-products.

Available in 500mL spray top bottles.

Nitrofurazone Cream

Topical Broad Spectrum Antibiotic Cream

Nitrofurazone is a topical antibiotic effective against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, used as topical treatment of choice in open wounds, burns, skin infections and ulcers, where infection needs to be controlled.

Nitrofurazone is bactericidal for most common skin surface pathogens in camels, including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Clostridium perfringens, Enterobacteria aerogenes and Proteus spp.

If fungal overgrowth is suspected while using Nitrofurazone Cream, wash the camel in Medicated Wash, or use Fungazol Cream or White Healer in conjunction, for effective wound antisepsis and fungal control.

Nitrofurazone Cream may be applied to open wounds, or used under bandages. Treatment of most skin lesions should last at least 5 days. Dressings may be changed up to 3 times daily. It may be used as a post-operative dressing on camel wounds.

Available in 250g screw-top jars.