Testimonials

Since Tri-Solfen^® was commercially launched, over 150 million lambs have been treated and over 80% of Australian wool growers are now using Tri-Solfen for their sheep. Here’s what some of them have to say…

‘We have used pain relief for two years now and seen real production gains. We are concerned for the welfare of our animals and will continue to use pain relief to ensure they get the best care.’

Clinton Wise– Wililoo Merino Stud, Woodanilling, W.A.

'It easy to see the difference pain relief makes. Before, lambs would walk away hunched up, even taking a couple of hours to walk back to the paddock. Now they run straight back to Mum and start suckling,” says Rod. “My wool is now sold under the Better Choices brand. I see this as a definite advantage. I think it will be an advantage in the long run, to both me and the industry as a whole.'

Rod Miller– Glenpaen Merino Stud, Horsham, Vic

'After being treated with pain relief my lambs were more content and less stressed. As farmers we are sincere in looking after the welfare of our animals and using pain relief demonstrates this.'

Richard Coole– Frankland, W.A.

'We have been using pain relief for the past three years. We’re impressed by reduced bleeding in the mulesing wound immediately after application. Lambs run straight back to find the ewe, which has dramatically reduced our mortality rates. Flock management, post lamb marking is easier due to the effect of pain relief and the scab healing faster.'

Ryan & Malcom O’Dea– Peepingee Merino Stud, Narrogin, W.A.

'Using pain relief eases the stress and allows lambs to mother up and move back to the paddock easier with faster weight gains.'

Kent Lummis– Waverley Downs, Gilgandra, NSW

Country	Species	Patent
Australia	Sheep	Granted
Australia	Horses, Dogs, Lab animals	Granted
Australia	Cattle	Granted
Australia	Humans	Granted
New Zealand	Sheep, Cattle	Granted
New Zealand	Horses, Dogs, Lab animals	Granted
EU	Humans	Granted
EU	Pig, Sheep, Cattle	Granted
USA	Dogs, Horses, Lab animals	Granted
USA	Humans	Granted
USA	Pig, Sheep, Cattle	Granted
Canada	Horses, Dogs, Lab animals	Granted
Canada	Cattle, Pig	Granted
Canada	Humans	Granted

Advisory Board

Ian Page

Non-Executive Director

Ian is Chief Executive Officer of Dechra Pharmaceuticals, which has a 33% shareholder in Medical Ethics. He joined National Veterinary Services, Dechra’s former services business in 1989 and joined the Board of Dechra in 1997. In October 2010, Ian was appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Sanford DeLand Asset Management.

Dr Chris Roberts

Human Wound and Regulatory Advisor

Chris has over 20 years’ line management experience of heading clinical research teams. He was previously global head of Smith & Nephew clinical support and market development, where he managed global clinical Phase II and III programmes in the management of venous and pressure ulcers.

Lieutenant Colonel Professor Steven Jeffery

Medical Specialist Advisor

Steve has over 15 years’ experience in military plastic surgery. In 2011 he was awarded the Military Civilian Partnership Award for ‘Regular of the Year’, as well as receiving the Wounds UK ‘Key Contribution’ award and the Smith and Nephew ‘Customer Pioneer of the Year’ award. He has also been awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England ad eundum. He is an expert adviser to NICE Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme. Steve co-founded the Woundcare 4 Heroes charity, which is already making a big difference to the wound care of both serving and veteran personnel.

Dr Matthew Bayfield

Medical Specialist Scientific Director

Dr Matthew Bayfield, Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Strathfield Private Hospital and VMO Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Professor Peter Windsor

Veterinarian Research Advisor

Peter is a registered specialist veterinary surgeon in New South Wales and an emeritus Professor at Sydney University. He holds a BVSc (Hons), PhD, DVSc and diploma from the European College of Small Ruminant Health Management.

Dr Julian Braidwood

Global Regulatory Affairs Advisor

Julian has held leadership roles and managed international clinical projects with Grampian. He was previously Regulatory Affairs Manager at Novartis Animal Health. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Triveritas, where he is responsible for a team of 40 animal health specialists across the EU and the US.

Tri–Solfen^®

Tri-Solfen^® is a local anaesthetic and antiseptic gel spray that adheres well to wounds and acts as a barrier to environmental stimuli, promotes haemostasis and improves wound healing. Tri-Solfen^® contains two proven topical local anaesthetics; fast-acting Lignocaine for immediate pain relief and long-acting bupivacaine for prolonged post-operative pain relief. Adrenaline is included for its ability to reduce the shock and stress of blood loss, whilst prolonging the anaesthetic action. Tri-Solfen^® also contains Cetrimide; an antiseptic widely used to cleanse skin and wounds and provides protection from bacterial contamination.

Brisbane Valley Charolais meeting the market

January 7, 2020

Article originally by Mark Phelps, Queensland Country Life

With Tri-Solfen the calves mothered up much quicker and were back on mum drinking

BRISBANE Valley beef producer Julian Henderson (pictured above) is taking full advantage of Toogoolawah’s well earned reputation as being Australia’s largest single source of Charolais cattle. Mr Henderson, who manages three operations around nearby Esk including Glen Arden, said the annual weaner sales in May and June had developed into a major drawcard for buyers from throughout eastern Australia.

“Buyers come to Toogoolawah looking for Charolais type cattle because they obviously perform through the both the grassfed and grainfed systems,” Mr Henderson said.

“This part of Queensland really lends itself to producing those steers and heifers that ultimately produce bigger carcases.

“It’s in our best interest to produce what the buyers want, and that is certainly our objective.”

Mr Henderson said he became particularly interested in finding ways to improve animal welfare after reading articles in Queensland Country Life about the use of the pain relief product Tri-Solfen.

“I think it’s pretty obvious that every producer wants to do the best we can by their animals,” Mr Henderson said.

“I tried Tri-Solfen the first time thinking it would give some pain relief, but frankly I was left really impressed with the lasting benefits.

“It was not just with how the calves responded immediately, but also the next day. Usually they would be hiding in the grass sulking and going backwards.

“With Tri-Solfen the calves mothered up much quicker and were back on mum drinking.”

Mr Henderson said he was using Tri-solfen on the dehorning and castration operations as well as on the branded area.

Glen Arden runs Brahman/Brangus-cross and Charolais/Simbrah-cross cow herds. The Bos indicus content was necessary for parasite management and to produce hybrid vigour in the resulting calves, Mr Henderson said.

The cows are run on a two-week rotational basis to maximise pasture health on the river flats and improved hill country.

One challenge in the Brisbane Valley is feral dogs. Mr Henderson said while 90 per cent-plus pregnancy rates were expected, dog attacks and ticks had reduced calves numbers back to 85pc.

Mr Henderson said he preferred to buy ready-to-go two-year-old bulls.

“We’re looking for well muscled, soft bulls that have good temperament,” he said.

“We’re also looking for EBVs that show high fertility and strong 200 day growth figures.

“Polled bulls are also a preference, but I think we’re still to see enough of a genetic base to make that a real option at this stage.”

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