I found a subject on how Halloysite is being used with animals to help with fleas, ticks and the like ..
Nanoparticles protect animals from skin parasitesAn international researcher team of Louisiana Tech University, ***kin University and Kazan Federal University reported the fabrication of nanoscale insecticidal hair coating for prolonged anti-lice protection. The study was supported by the Russian Science Foundation.
“Treating agricultural and domestic animals infected with ectoparasites (such as lice, fleas, chewing lice, etc.) is among the primary challenges of veterinary medicine and agriculture. In case of mass infestation, regular measures, such as isolation of infected animals or repeated reapplication of insecticides, are not always effective. These methods are time-limited and provide a short-term therapeutic effect,” explains co-author Rawil Fakhrullin, Head of Kazan University’s Bionanotechnology Lab. “Using an inorganic nanoscale carrier as a component of a therapeutic formulation for topical application of insecticides might be the optimal way to address this challenge.”
Halloysite, a natural nanosized tubular mineral, was used as a drug carrier capable of forming a durable and uniform coating on the surface of animal hair.
“Loading an insecticidal drug, permethrin, into halloysite nanotubes reduces the release rate, leading to fewer re-treatments and fewer side effects,” continues Dr. Fakhrullin.
The paper shows that after goat hair samples were treated with halloysite-based nanocontainers, a stable 2-3 micron waterproof coating was formed on the surface of the hair, suitable for long-term antiparasitic protection.
“Long-term insecticidal activity is the result of the gradual release of the drug from the nanotubes. A formulation based on halloysite retains its protective antiparasitic properties after washing the animal’s hair with water. This stable and water-resistant composite coating provides a drug dose effective for long-term protection of animals,” says the interviewee.
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https://www.myvetcandy.com/clinical...particles-protect-animals-from-skin-parasites
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