Captan fungicide is used to help to prevent certain kinds of fungus infections that can harm a horse’s hooves. It also treats most of the fungal skin diseases you might find on your horse. Captan is an antifungal agent, and it is a very broad spectrum fungicide. Probably the best use for this product is against ringworm infection, because that disease favours summer time weather conditions and possibly humid environments. The fungus that causes ringworm does not affect the tissues of other body parts apart from the skin, so it usually does not spread through the animal’s body. Captan, also known as captafol, is a fungicide used to prevent infections of powdery mildew on plants. Captan is an organo-metal systemic fungicide, meaning it is in the class of substances that are capable of entering a plant and spreading throughout the plant’s system. Captan is a broad-spectrum oral fungicide for the prevention of fungal infections for plants. Its active ingredient captan, is one of the main man-made fungicides. Captan comes in many forms including liquids, granules, and dusts. It is effective against many common fungi found in cotton, corn, soybeans and tobacco. Primarily used as a fungicide, Captan is also used to control certain types of pests. It is strong against several fungal and bacterial diseases that affect trees, flowers, fruit, and vegetable crops. It’s a relatively broad-spectrum compound effective against black spot, fire blight, citrus canker, powdery mildew, rusts, scab in apples or pears, and other diseases.

Captan Fungicide For Horses

Introduction

Cures and prevents a variety of fungal skin diseases. Captan is a broad-spectrum, long lasting fungicidal wash effective against rainrot, scratches, girth itch, ringworm and other fungal skin infections. Use as a rinse or spot wash to control rain rot, superficial wounds and fungus infections associated with bacterial infections such as grease heel (scratches). For both wet and dry conditions.

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Product Details

• What is Captan Fungicide For Horses?

Captan Fungicide For Horses is a topical liquid medication for the treatment of fungal skin infections in horses. This product is often used to treat ringworm, rain rot, infection of the hair and tail sheath, and other conditions caused by certain types of fungus that infect horses’ skin and hair. Severe cases may need to be treated with other medications in addition to Captan Fungicide For Horses (eg., tar shampoo).

• What does Captan Fungicide For Horses do?

This medication works by killing or preventing growth of fungi that cause horse skin infections. It reduces itching caused by these infections without harming healthy tissue around them.

Benefits and Features

• Contains 17.5% Captan
• For use in horses
• Helps treat fungal skin diseases like ringworm and dermatophytosis, as well as bacterial skin diseases such as strangles, septic wounds and abscesses. Also helps treat minor cuts, abrasions and minor wounds. Can be used as a rinse on your horse’s coat to help control lice infestations.

Ingredients

Captan

Phenoxyethanol

Pentachloronitrobenzene

Phenol

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sorbitan Oleate

How to Apply

Captan Fungicide For Horses is applied to the horse’s skin. Shake well before use. Apply directly to the affected area, as directed by your veterinarian, and leave on for at least 3 days.

Directions for Use

Captan is a fungicide that is used to treat skin infections in horses. It comes in both liquid and tablet forms, but the liquid form is most common.

The product should be applied with a sponge or sprayer to wet coat before application of the medication on affected area twice daily until symptoms disappear. Clean, dry skin should be treated with Captan daily until symptoms disappear

Caution

Do not use Captan on horses under 6 months of age or on horses with a history of epilepsy or colic. Do not use it on horses that have had liver disease, and do not use it in conjunction with other drugs that damage the liver.

Captan’s fungicidal properties help treat a variety of fungal diseases. Effective against the fungus that causes rain rot and ringworm. Aids in the management of thrush, yeast infections, and white line disease. Also helps control bacterial infections associated with rain rot and other fungal skin lesions. Effective for up to two weeks after application. Can be used to treat wounds, minor cuts, and abrasions. When applying as a rinse, use 2 ounces per gallon of water.

Captan is an effective fungicide that helps treat a variety of fungal diseases. It is particularly effective against the fungus that causes rain rot and ringworm, as well as thrush, yeast infections, and white line disease. Captan also helps control bacterial infections associated with rain rot and other fungal skin lesions.

When using it as a rinse after bathing your horse: Use 2 ounces per gallon of water

Conclusion

As with any horse care product, consult your veterinarian before using Captan on your animal.