Camrosa as a treatment for sweet itch?

[Mary Poppins]

Has anyone used Camrosa as a treatment and/or prevention for sweet itch at all? Someone recommended it to me, but from searching the previous threads I have only found references to it for sarcoids and mud fever.

[fluffy]

Hi I use it on my horse's scar which is on his hock. It has helped to soften the scar tissue,and over time has helped it to come away,leaving healthy tissue in it's place. He has rubbed a bit of his mane leaving a bald patch,so i've also put some cream there,which seems to help.

[jumpy]

it is supposed to be brilliant. i was going to buy some but i haven't got around to it. here is a link to their website. http://www.camrosa.co.uk/horses.htm
hope this is helpful.
p.s the pictures are pretty gross!!!!

[notpoodle]

not sure it would work as a prevention (rug is usually best for that .... or some killer fly gel), but im sure it would work well on scabs and bald bits.

i use aromaheel (www.aromesse.com) for my pony's rubs (pony has sweet itch too), it works a treat.

julia
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[Bay Mare]

An Advertising Standards Agency adjudication:

http://www.asa.org.uk/asa/adjudications/Adjudication+Details.htm?adjudication_id=39338

Complaint:

Objection to a specialist magazine advertisement that was headlined "CAMROSA OINTMENT". The text stated "Do your animals suffer from the effects of flies, midges, wet, mud, mites, the sun or pollution? Do they have sore broken skin, scabs or minor skin abnormalities and masses? Camrosa is an effective water repellent barrier against flies, midges, wet, mud, mites, the sun and pollution. It promotes the natural healing of cracks, sores, callouses, fixed scabs, superficial injuries and soothes itchy, irritated, dry skin. It aids hair regrowth and maintains supple skin. CAMROSA IS A MULTI-PURPOSE OINTMENT WHICH CONTAINS NO HARMFUL CHEMICALS". The complainant, who believed the ointment contained high levels of heavy metals, challenged the implication that the ointment was absolutely safe.



Adjudication:


Complaint upheld

The advertisers said the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) had checked and accepted their advertisement before publication; they asserted they did not use heavy metals in the production of the ointment. The advertisers explained that the formulation of the ointment in 2004 was the same as in 1992, when they had originally applied for a marketing authorisation from the VMD. They sent as proof of safety a dossier that included product and clinical trial information, various letters to, and from, the VMD, several testimonials about the efficacy of the product and a copy of the instruction booklet for the ointment. The advertisers said they understood, however, that the claim could be interpreted to mean no chemicals or heavy metals were present in the ointment and said they would remove the claim "NO HARMFUL CHEMICALS" from their advertising.

The Authority noted the complainant had had a spectral analysis of the ointment performed and that that analysis showed lead, nickel, uranium and lithium to be present in the ointment. It also noted the advertisers'' assertion that the elements present in the ointment did not exceed the levels found in human blood and that animals and humans were at no greater risk from the ointment than if they ingested their own blood from licking a wound.

The Authority took expert advice and understood that the evidence submitted did not prove that the product did not contain harmful chemicals. The Authority concluded that the information submitted was not sufficient to prove the product contained no elements, chemicals or substances that could be unsafe and welcomed the advertisers'' assurance that they would remove the claim from their advertisements.

From speaking to various people in the horse industry I wouldn't touch the stuff with a bargepole. There are some good reports but equally there are people who believe the stuff to be toxic. One very experienced trainer and YO threw the whole lot out. There are too many bad reports for me to consider using it and I would want to know why they don't publish a list of the ingredients!

[Nikki_biscuit]

i had a big throughbred which had come to me after being neglected and his withers were open and bleeding, i also had a pony with a very badly sunburnt nose. i used camrosa on them both and it worked fantasticly, you must however read the proper instructions and use the whole kit including the pre application shampoo, and ointment remover etc. if you do this it really does help, the ponys nose went from sore, red and scabby to calm and hhealing in two days. another great soother is miracle tee tree cream. it comes in a small white pot and has only been around a couple of years, this works really well on calming irritated skin. Good Luck!

[Mary Poppins]

I actually phoned up the company who make Camrosa today and discussed my concerns with them. They told me that some people had reported problems with the product but only when they used it in conjunction with another chemical. There was a case where someone was using steriod cream on a wound and they put camrosa over the top which had the effect of sealing in the cream and causing a reaction. They assured me that as long as no other chemicals are used and the instructions are followed to the letter then there shouldn't be any problems. She advised that, as with all chemicals, I should do a test patch to ensure that no reaction takes place before using it properly. Camrosa was actually developed for sweet itch in the first place and the company and lots of people at my yard think that the results really are worthwhile. SO, I have paid my £37 for the starter kit (Shampoo, ointment and ointment remover) and will let you know how I get on.....