Study of the Veterinary Antiseptic Market-Understanding Various Antiseptic Product Features
The veterinary antiseptics market in Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of the World is studied, analyzed, and estimated from three perspectives: by product, by species, and by geography. Antiseptic products considered under the scope of the study include iodine and iodophors, chlorhexidine, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and others (silver compounds and acetic acid). The iodine and iodophors segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2014. It is recognized as the fastest growing segment due to adoption rate and preference among veterinarians in both production as well as companion animal segments. Additionally, iodine and iodophors provide sustained release of antiseptics over a longer duration. This provides comfort and convenience to animals and caregivers. Overall, iodine and iodophors are usually preferred to other alternatives due to their mildness, which permits them to be used in both small and large animals. Chlorhexidine is the second most preferable antiseptic and is commonly used in the treatment and prevention of dermatological conditions and for management of ear infections (otitis externa), uterine irrigation, and gum diseases. No viable substitute to this antiseptic is available in oral care in terms of efficacy and recovery time. However, unpleasant taste and desensitization of taste buds act as restraints of the chlorhexidine products segment.
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