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“Having seen the results at minus 5 degrees, I was able to sleep soundly knowing that I wouldn’t have to get up in the middle of the night if a cold snap was coming”
Kim Henderson, former NSW SMBA President
“Very efficient way to keep warm - one growers response “I normally lose 3-4% of my 5,000 stock from cold snaps, after using Thermoskin, I only lost one”
Allan Hood, Cooma NSW | |
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What is THERMOSKIN®?
THERMOSKIN® is a Lanolin based liquid product proven to maintain body weight & condition of shorn animals.
THERMOSKIN®:
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Contains all natural ingredients and is 100% Biodegradable.
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Is sprayed onto shorn animals to give them a protective coating from inclement weather for up to 6 weeks.
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Protects and seals minor shearing cuts and nicks, will promote faster healing and reduce contamination.
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Assists with maintaining constant body temperature.
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Dries within 2 minutes of application and sheep can be exposed to rain 10-15 minutes after application and it will not affect the efficacy of the product.
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Is physiologically harmless and breaks down totally after 6 weeks making it environmentally friendly, so much so that it is actually edible.
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Can easily be scoured.
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Will not produce residues that are likely to adversely affect the environment through scouring plant effluent. |
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How Does THERMOSKIN® Work And How Is It Applied?
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THERMOSKIN® can be applied to all ages and breeds of sheep.
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Sheep only require up to 50 mls per animal.
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No need to put a coat on sheep after shearing.
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Reduces the loss of condition and body weight of the sheep.
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Most animals treated with THERMOSKIN® gain substantially more weight than untreated animals.
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Is physiologically harmless.
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Does not damage or affect the wool.
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Is scourable using existing methods.
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Does not block the pizzle, anus or vulva of the animal.
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Can be used directly with solvent based treatments NOT WATER BASED.
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Dries within 2 minutes of application.
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Sheep can be exposed to rain 10-15 minutes after application and it will not affect the efficacy of the product.
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If sheep are exposed to Water Based Treatments (Backline), they must be TOTALLY DRY before treating with THERMOSKIN®
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Is sprayable through either the THERMOSKIN® Portable Automatic Spray System or by using a spray gun.
Applying THERMOSKIN®
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Fill holding tank on machine with THERMOSKIN® Liquid through the filter and then reseal tank.
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Open breather valve situated on top of tank.
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Turn valve on base of tank to allow liquid to pump.
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Turn on valve to allow return line to tank to prime system.
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Take off all spray head cover caps (8) in total and ensure spray nozzles are clean. Wipe over with a methylated spirits treated cloth.
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Connect the 240 Volt power to the socket on the unit.
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Turn on machine with return valve open for a minute then turn return valve off.
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All nozzles should start to spray a fine mist.
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Machine remains off until ready to use. Turn machine on just prior to sheep entering.
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To shut down the unit
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Turn power off, and then disconnect 240V lead.
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Close off the breather valve.
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Turn off the valve on liquid line to pump.
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Turn off valve on return to tank line.
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Wipe spray nozzles with methylated spirit soaked rag and replace spray head cover caps.
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High pressure clean if required.
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MUST NOT RUN PUMP DRY – Ensure sufficient liquid in supply tank, otherwise pump will be damaged.
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Keep spray nozzles clean by wiping with methylated spirits as product forms a skin in contact with air. |
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