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THE USE OF OZONE IN VETERINARY HOSPITALS |
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Ozone can be applied as a gas in a veterinary application in
order to fulfil three purposes, as follows:
DEODORIZATION
Ozone gas is the most effective method of deodorising any
area, with the advantage that it does not just mask, odours with chemicals, but
actually oxidises the odour-causing bacteria, thereby getting rid of the source
of the odour.
Because ozone reverts back into oxygen, it leaves behind no
dangerous chemical residue that may harm your animals or staff.
Using ozone means that you no longer have to buy chemical
sprays as deodorants. Not only is it more effective, but it is safer for staff
and animals.
SANITATION
Because of its powerful oxidising qualities, ozone gas will
kill all bacteria, viruses, fungus and spores in the air. This reduces the
amount of disease, which can be transmitted by airborne viruses.
Ozone will sanitise the air, making it germ free, and so will
aid recuperation of animals. It is also used medically to treat surface wounds
on the skin.
Ozone is far more effective than conventional cleaning methods
because as a gas, it goes into cracks, behind equipment, onto walls and ceiling,
and all other areas which are inaccessible by conventional methods.
REMEDIAL
Ozone gas can be used at high concentrations to disinfect an
area overnight, or clean a room or a vehicle, for example, which as been
contaminated with a bad odour or infectious disease. For these purposes, ozone
must be used at levels, which are toxic for animals and humans.
Therefore, the room or area to be disinfected should be closed
and evacuated for a couple of hours or overnight, depending on the seriousness
of the problem or level of contamination. After the treatment, simple
ventilation of the room or area for several minutes with the doors and windows
open will ensure that room is not only disinfected, but comfortable and safe for
humans and animals to live in and work.
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Veterinary Use of Intravenous Ozone and other Ozone Applications |
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Part I - Viral (Rickettsial and Chlamydial) Diseases (VRCDs) Ozone is very effective in acute and chronic viral diseases as
a virucidal agent in reversing positive antibody tests and in improving the
general health of the animals.
Ozone is the treatment of choice of Equine Infectious Enema
(EIA, Swamp fever) and promptly reverses the clinical symptoms and a positive
Coggins test.
Ozone is equally effective against Equine Ehrlichiosis and
Potomac Horse Fever, caused by the rickettsial agents Ehrlichia equi and E.
risticii respectively
Equine Encephalomyelitis (EE) including Eastern (EEE),
Western (WEE),
Venezuelan (VEE) and other togaviral and flaviviral EE,
Equine Viral Arteritis,
African Horse Sickness (AHS),
Equine Herpesvirus I (EHV-1) infection
Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis and Myeloencephalopathy
Equine Influenza and other VRCDs of horses and other animals
including cattle, (e.g. chlamydial abortion from Chlamydia psittaci, et al.),
cats, dogs, sheep, goats, domestic birds and various zoo animals.
Part II - Respiratory Diseases of Horses
Ozone is effective against respiratory viral infections (RVIs)
(see part I) such as RVIs caused by EHV-1 (rhinopneumonitis), equine arteritis
virus, rhonovirus, influenza.
Adenovirus pneumonia with combined immunodeficiency in
Arabian foals.
Ozone is also effective against viral respiratory infections
with secondary bacterial infection (see part III) that produces mucopurulent
nasal discharge, exacerbates the cough, and may lead to lung abscessation,
pneumonia or pleurisy. For ozone treatment of COPD (heaves), see part IV.
Ozone is the treatment of choice for Exercise-Induced
Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH, Epistaxis, "Bleeder"), especially in States and
Countries that do not allow furosemide (LasixR). In most cases ozone reverses
the bronchitis, neovascularization and fibrosis, and through a homeopathic
mechanism, the other contributory factors of EIPH in "bleeders".
Part III - Bacterial Diseases
Ozone is very effective for acute and chronic bacterial
diseases, including those that do not respond well to antibiotics such as:
Septicaemia in foals (e.g. from E. coli, Klebsiella spp
Actinobacillus spp.)
Leptospirosis (Leptospira interrogans)
Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes)
Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM from Taylorella
equigenitalis)
Retained placenta with consecutive metritis, septicaemia and
laminitis
Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)
Clostridial diseases e.g. Tetanus Enterotoxemia (Cl.
perfringens infection) Malignant Oedema (Cl. septicum)
Botulism and Infectious Necrotic Hepatitis (Cl. novae)
Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi)
Actinobaccilosis (e.g. A. equuli in horses)
Anthrax
Melioidosis hematogenous septic polyarthritis with primary
Brucellosis (Brucella melitensis, B. abortus, B. suis, B. canis, B. ovis, B.
neotomae) and others, especially in valuable race horses and zoo animals.
Part IV - Fungal Diseases
Systemic Actinomycosis and Candidiasis
Chromomycosis
North American Blastomycosis, Histoplasmosis, Aspergillosis
A valuable adjunct in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD, heaves) of horses.
In the treatment of heaves, ozone relieves acute "asthmatic"
attacks and the paroxysmal cough and effectively reverses the allergic
component from inhalation of moulds, dust and other air pollution as well as
the triggering respiratory infection.
Part V - Leukaemia's, Lymphomas and other Malignancies
Ozone is an effective adjunct to high-pH therapy and other
treatment methods of the Life Science Universal (LSU) modalities for these
conditions.
Ozone is a valuable adjunct for the treatment of Equine
Sarcoids (generally in younger horses) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (most
frequently in older horses).
Ozone is particularly effective against any blood and
malignant disease caused by viruses and bacteria such as Bovine Leukosis,
Canine Malignant Lymphomas, Feline Lymphosarcoma, Feline Leukaemia and
lymphoproliferative disorders in turkeys, chickens and zoo animals.
Part VI - Rectal and Other Typical Applications of Ozone
Rectal ozone insufflations
are a powerful adjunct to the treatment of both infectious
and non-infectious diseases of the digestive tract. Ozone is effective in reducing intestinal parasites (helminths), viruses and
rickettsiae (see part I, e.g. Rotavirus and Ehrlichia in horses), bacteria
(see Part III, e.g. enterotoxigenic E. coli, Salmonella spp., Rhodococcus (Corynebacterium
equi in horses), protozoa and fungi (see Part IV, e.g. Eimeria spp. and
Aspergillus fumigatus in horses) and algae (Prototheca spp.). Ozone is
effective in diarrhoea and inflammatory bowel disease of horses.
Vaginal ozone insufflations
are effective against vaginal Candidiasis (see Part
IV, Vaginitis, Equine Coital Exanthema (EHV-3), Contagious Equine Metritis
(see Part III).
Intramammary ozone application
instead of antibiotics is effective for mastitis in
large animals, e.g. mastitis in mares caused by Streptococcus zooepedemicus,
S. equi, S. equisimilis, S. agalactiae and S. viridans.
Intra-articular ozone
is
effective for Septic Arthritis.
Topical ozone
is effective for dermatomycosis,
osteomyelitis and infected wounds, fistulae (e.g. fistulous withers and poll
evil, i.e. inflammation of supraspinous and supra-atlantal bursae caused
equine and bovine udder diseases.
Ozone is most valuable for Cattle Embryo Transfer
Procedures.
Part VI - Dosage Recommendations - Please see below about dosages.
1) Intravenous Application of
Ozone for the
Indications Listed in Parts I-V Above:
To minimize potential inflammatory reactions and discomfort of
the animals, inject IM orgotein prior to any IV O3 application. For best
effectiveness and to minimize venous irritation use the largest available vein
for IV O3 applications and/or different locations for each IV injection.
2) In almost all animals, IV O3 will produce a
homeopathic-type "healing crises" (HHC). This HHC may temporarily increase
symptoms of the present illness or produce symptoms of old unresolved
conditions. An HHC is excellent proof of the effectiveness of IV O3.
a)
Equine
Infectious Anaemia (Swamp Fever):
Twelve IV applications on consecutive days of 0.5 milligrams
of ozone per kilogram (0.5 mg O3/kg) then recheck Coggins test. If the Coggins
test is still positive 4 weeks after the initial treatment series, repeat this
series. In about 80% of the cases, the Coggins test becomes negative after one
series.
b)
Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH, Epistaxis, "Bleeder"):
Twelve IV applications on consecutive days of 0.5 mg O3/kg
combined with EDTA chelation at an EDTA dosage of 50 mg/kg.
c)
Most Viral,
Rickettsial, Chlamydial, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases:
Acute:
4 IV applications on consecutive days with 0.5 mg O3/kg.
If symptoms have not subsided completely, the treatment may be continued
up to 12 days.
1) Subacute:
6 to 8 applications on consecutive days of 0.5 mg
03/kg. Repeat after a treatment-free interval of 2 weeks if symptoms
have not completely subsided.
Chronic:
{Such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD,
heaves)} 12 IV applications on consecutive days with 0.5 mg O3/kg. If
symptoms persist after 4 weeks, repeat with 8 IV applications on
consecutive days with 0.5 mg O3/kg. This 8-day regimen may be repeated
every 6 weeks until symptoms have subsided completely or no further
improvement is noted after O3 administration. All other precautions with COPD, such as strict avoidance of dusty and mouldy feed or air pollution,
should obviously also be taken.
d)
Leukaemia’s, Lymphomas, Sarcoids
and Other Cancers:
8-12 IV applications on consecutive days with 0.5 mg O3/kg
combined with the high-pH cancer treatment regimen pioneered by Life Science
Universal.
3. Rectal Application of Ozone:
Use approximately one litre ozone per 50 kilogram (1.0L O3/50 kg) at a
concentration of 70 microgram per millilitre (70µg/mL) and repeat procedure
after 30 minutes. If the animal experiences significant discomfort, a smaller
dosage may be required. Repeat up to 2x daily (b.i.d.) until the outcome is
achieved.
Vaginal Application of Ozone:
Use approximately 1.0L O3/50kg at 70µ/mL concentration and repeat procedure
after 20 minutes. If the animal experiences significant discomfort, a smaller
dosage may be required. Repeat up to b.i.d. until the desired outcome is
achieved.
Intramammary Application of Ozone:
Use 30, 60 up to 120mL or more, as tolerated at a concentration of 120µg/mL
and repeat every 10 minutes up to a total of six times. Repeat up to b.i.d.
until the desired outcome is achieved.
Intra/Peri-Articular Application of Ozone:
Use 10 to 60 ml or more, depending on the joint, at a concentration of 70 to
120µg/mL, and apply intra-articularly and also into the periarticular soft
tissues, and set multiple periarticular intracutaneous wheals ("quaddels").
Topical Application of Ozone:
This may be done with a catheter or in some cases with a bag. For fistula or
osteomyelitis treatments, use a concentration of 120µg/mL and apply as large a
volume as required 12 to 15 times with a catheter. Repeat up to b.i.d. until the
desired result is achieved. For dermatomycoses and wound cleaning, use 70 to
120µg/mL, and to enhance wound granulation, use 15 to 30µg for a period of 20 to
40 minutes. Repeat up to b.i.d. until the desired result is achieved.
Cattle Embryo Transfer Procedure and Ozone:
Ozone ensures sterility for all procedures used in conjunction
with cattle embryo transfer (CET) including artificial insemination, embryo
recovery, handling, freezing and transfer. A step-by-step guide for the use of
ozone for CET is available and is based on John L. Curtis' book, Cattle Embryo
Transfer Procedure, Academic Press, 1991.
Important note
Recommendations in terms of dosages, concentrations,
volumes and flow rates outlined in vi are extremely high. We suggest starting
with a conservative approach (and increasing dosages if necessary later on).
A). IV application of Ozone:
0.05miligrams/kg => 50µg/kg (per treatment) Concentration of
ozone gas not exceeding 65µg/mL [gamma]
B). Rectal Application of Ozone:
100ml ozone per 50 kilogram (0.1L O3/50 kg) concentration 30 -
35µg/mL [gamma].
C). Vaginal Application of Ozone:
100ml ozone per 50 kilogram (0.1L O3/50 kg) concentration 30 -
35µg/mL [gamma].
D). Intramammary Application of Ozone:
30, 60 up to 120mL or more, as tolerated concentration of
70µg/mL
E). Intra/Peri-Articular Application of Ozone:
Use 10 to 60 ml or more, depending on the joint, at a
concentration of 70 to 90µg/mL, and apply intra-articularly and also into the
periarticular soft tissues, and set multiple periarticular intracutaneous wheals
("quaddels").
F). Topical Application of Ozone:
This may be done with a catheter or in some cases with a bag.
For fistula or osteomyelitis treatments, use a concentration of 90µg/mL and
apply as large a volume as required 12 to 15 times with a catheter. Repeat up to
b.i.d. until the desired result is achieved. For dermatomycoses and wound
cleaning, use 70 to 90µg/mL, and to enhance wound granulation, use 15 to 30µg
for a period of 20 to 40 minutes. Repeat up to b.i.d. until the desired result
is achieved.
G). Cattle Embryo Transfer Procedure and Ozone:
Ozone insures sterility for all procedures used in conjunction
with cattle embryo transfer (CET) including artificial insemination, embryo
recovery, handling, freezing and transfer. A step-by-step guide for the use of
ozone for CET is available and is based on John L. Curtis' book, Cattle Embryo
Transfer Procedure, Academic Press, 1991.
H). Ozonated Water (O3 X H2O)
Ozonated water has obvious multiple beneficial applications in
veterinary medicine and surgery.
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Ozone use covers such a broad spectrum of applications viz. agriculture,
aquaculture, water and air purification, medical therapy, industrial process,
sanitation, sterilization, etc.
Therefore be aware that-:
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contents. Eco-Tec presents information, opinions and research believed to be
correct and sound from expert authorities in many fields but their accuracy
cannot be guaranteed. Please consult appropriate health professionals on any
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