By Dr. Meghan Qualls, DVM – Formulator, VZ Health LLC
Hot weather brings more than just sweat and sunburn. For livestock, summer can be a high-risk season for skin irritation, open wounds, sun exposure, and slow healing — especially when flies, bacteria, and humidity are involved.
Whether you’re caring for show pigs, cattle, horses, or goats, here’s how to keep skin strong and wounds clean during the toughest time of year.
☀️ Why Summer Skin Stress Happens
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Sweating + dust = blocked pores and skin inflammation
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Biting flies carry bacteria into small scratches
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UV damage and dry air lead to cracked skin
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Frequent water exposure (hosing, mud, humidity) weakens the skin barrier
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Friction and rubbing from halters, saddles, or fencing cause hot spots
🧴 Topical Support: First Line of Defense
✅ Activating Wound Spray
Light mist, powerful action. Our vet-formulated ozonated spray supports:
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Daily skin conditioning (especially under fly boots, halters, or harnesses)
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Quick misting of minor cuts, rubs, or sunburns
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Fast-drying, non-sticky coverage for summer heat
✅ Activating Wound Ointment
Perfect for:
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Deep cracks, scabs, and bites
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Wounds on joints, ears, tails, and udders
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Fly-prone areas (creates a breathable barrier while healing)
🐖 Species Notes: Summer Hot Spots
Pigs
✔ Apply spray or ointment to backs and flanks where sunburn or dry cracks develop
✔ Use daily during show season for skin conditioning and repair
Horses
✔ Spray under fly boots, cinches, and bridles to prevent rubs
✔ Ointment on pasterns, tail head, and scrapes from trailering or turnout
Cattle/Goats/Sheep
✔ Ozonated spray is ideal for foot scald, flystrike prevention, or ear tag wounds
✔ Ointment for abscesses, dehorning sites, and udder irritation
💡 Bonus Summer Care Tips
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Trim hair in high-risk areas to keep wounds clean
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Apply fly control around (not directly on) healing sites
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Rinse and dry skin thoroughly after washing or hosing off
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Store wound products in a cool, shaded area to protect potency
🧬 Why Ozonated Products Work in Heat
Summer is the perfect time to use activated oxygen (ozonated oils) because:
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It’s non-irritating, even on sun-exposed skin
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Boosts local circulation to speed recovery
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Creates an oxygen-rich zone that fights bacteria & fungi naturally