Barrier Animal Healthcare

(formally Barrier Hygiene) was formed in 1989 and was the first company to specialise in a range of 100% natural animal healthcare products especially for equine use. The founders spent years of dabbling' in alternative solutions to chemicals that began in fly repellents and designed the very first non-toxic natural fly repellent, which became an instant success.

Barrier Animal Healthcare believe in designing and manufacturing healthcare products that harness the power of natural ingredients that are all plant derived from sustainable resources - using combinations that not only work, but are kind to the animal, the user and to the environment. Our success is because we continue to research and explore exciting new and unique natural ingredients to include in our range. It is generally known that natural active ingredients deteriorate quickly once exposed to UV rays and air, but Barrier Animal Healthcare have perfected the art of blending many ingredients together to give a much longer life, improved quality and effectiveness to every product.

For horses that suffer allergic reactions to certain natural ingredients or have sensitive skins, we have never included vinegar, citronella or toxic natural ingredients such as pyrethrums in any of our healthcare products. All of our repellents are free from current prohibited substances, fully HSE approved and licensed in accordance with 2006 regulations under the Biocidal Products Directive, that requires the active ingredient (Ai) to be listed on the label together with the amount of Ai being used.

Our most successful and biggest selling Equine Fly Repellent that we manufacture is Super Plus Fly Repellent (HSE Licence No. 8243/4), the strongest of our two equine fly repellents especially formulated to keep the largest of flying insects including midge, bots, horseflies at bay. It also does an excellent job helping to soothe and calm the effects of midge bite and stop the need to rub. This product was voted 'Best Buy' in Horse Magazine with a score of 15/15 for Effectiveness, Staying Power and Value for money. Tried & trusted by thousands, it has been even further improved to ensure it stays number one.

'Even stronger, it lasts longer, but just as kind with sensitive horses in mind'

For horses that suffer badly from the effects of midge bite we manufacture Enhanced Formula Fly Repellent (HSE licence. 8245) that has more ingredients known to possess anti-bacterial qualities to help soothe, calm and stop the need to rub and can be applied to sore areas.

Adverse publicity on pesticides that contain organo-phosphates and other harsh and toxic chemicals has resulted in a demand for kinder products. We do not include organic acids, natural pyrethrum or permethrins in any of our product ranges. So yes, there are other ways of managing the ectoparasite infestation, which are safer, very effective and available to farmers right now.

Our Agricultural Range is developed for use in intensive farming systems, but also suitable for use in organic farming systems, as it falls into the exempt category of products which use only plant oils as active ingredients, as listed in Annexe IIB (Pesticides) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 (as amended).

Other products suitable for Organic Farming systems.

We now specialise in a number of fully HSE approved and licensed repellents for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Poultry and Small Pets that are especially designed to help them live as comfortably as possible and keep flies at bay.

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