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It is well established that everything that enters an animal’s body—food, water, and even air—directly impacts the quality of its meat, milk, and egg products. With growing research linking chemical drug residues in animal products to the emergence of diseases and disorders in humans, many developed countries have moved to ban the use of antibiotics and other chemicals in animal husbandry.
The alternative was via:
- Tightening biosecurity measures to prevent diseases.
- Relying on herbal preparations and probiotics in treatment and nutrition.
These natural solutions have proven effective, especially when applied in conjunction with food safety rules (HACCP) and a balanced diet.
The origin of botanical preparations in veterinary medicine
Since 1995, international veterinary medicine exhibitions have featured companies producing all-natural veterinary medicines. These companies have presented all forms of medicines:
- powder
- Liquids
- Ointments
- capsules
- Uterine suppositories
- outdoor sprayers
- Even solutions prepared for injection
These alternatives have been used to treat diseases of poultry and ruminants, in addition to plant-based alternatives for some nutrients such as choline chloride, methionine, and lysine.
The role of India and China
India and China were the main source of these preparations, due to their extensive heritage of herbal medicine, medicinal plants, and spices.
The pioneering Syrian experience
We at Khamis Trading Company are proud to be the first company in Syria to register and import natural veterinary products since 2000, in cooperation with the Indian company AROSOL CHEMICAL PVT.LTD and its famous product LIV 100 (Liver Tonic and Antifungal).
Field results have been surprising and positive, with farmers seeing direct benefits for their herds. Today, the number of registered and imported plant products from Indian and Chinese companies has reached more than 35 .
Later, several other Syrian companies began importing similar products, sometimes under the same names.
The basic principle of natural veterinary medicine
Medicinal plant products work to:
- Helping the body to restore its natural state (health and wellness).
- Improving the efficiency of organs and systems.
- Enhance the ability to cope with diseases, stress and weak immunity.
Strengths of veterinary herbal preparations
The most important advantages of natural veterinary medicine can be summarized as follows:
- Very safe and does not cause stress to animals.
- It does not interfere with vaccines , but rather enhances the immune response.
- No drug residues are left in animal products, and no withdrawal period is required before slaughter.
- Promotes growth and increases feed conversion rate.
- It works as an excellent preventative treatment when used as a regular food supplement.
- Effective in treating acute and chronic conditions.
- Synergistic with antibiotics, increasing their effectiveness.
- Helps regulate metabolic processes, such as beneficial bacteria.
- Focus on the causes of the disease rather than just treating the symptoms.
A qualitative leap in the field of veterinary medicine
For the first time, the experience of herbal medicine has been transferred from human medicine to veterinary medicine (whereas previously the reverse was the case). This represents the entry of veterinary medicine into a new field characterized by:
- Reliable results
- High level of security
- A big win for breeders and the veterinary sector
