simonfraser
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http://phys.org/news/2013-07-boat-owners-barnacles-eco-friendly-method.html
is this available in the UK ?
anyone used it ?
is this available in the UK ?
anyone used it ?
new AF paint ?
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alahol2
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Looks like that is still subject to research. One of the links off that page leads to this... http://www.i-tech.se/en/technology_and_product/selektope.aspx
Looks like Volvo may be considering producing antifouling paint?
Looks like Volvo may be considering producing antifouling paint?
William_H
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All very interesting but what about weeds etc that grow on boats and slow them down. I get some growth of a conical shell that really grows into the paint and another calcium sort of growth that looks like a white worm on the surface but is attached all its length. But mostly I am doen there scrubbing off weed and slime which slow the boat down. Warm water means I can enjoy a swim but also fast growth so I have clean it once per week after a few months from A/F paint application.
So often in the media especially on medical "break throughs" the release is given more in the hope of attracting more research funding than in actually bringing us good news. So for every great media announcement about 1% actually come to market or practice. We live in hope olewill
So often in the media especially on medical "break throughs" the release is given more in the hope of attracting more research funding than in actually bringing us good news. So for every great media announcement about 1% actually come to market or practice. We live in hope olewill
SailingVet
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Avermectins, as described in the article, of which Ivermectin is one are commonly used in animals for parasite control, both for worms and ectoparasites. There is a lot of data on their persistence in the environment in dung and they are generally not used in areas where the invertebrate population is important. Horse dung from horses treated with Ivermectin "biodegrades" very slowly as the normal dung beetle population is killed nearly as effectively as the horse's worms.
I have no idea of its stability in salt water but sounds like an effective biocide for molluscs as long as there isn't the same environmental build up.
Interestingly there is a link lower on the page to more AF trial work using Medetomidine - an alpha2 agonist we use to sedate cats and dogs as well as other animals. Veterinary grade Medetomidine costs £s per ml but I suspect drug companies have a very healthy margin and industrial grade if ever used in AF will be priced accordingly.
Andy
I have no idea of its stability in salt water but sounds like an effective biocide for molluscs as long as there isn't the same environmental build up.
Interestingly there is a link lower on the page to more AF trial work using Medetomidine - an alpha2 agonist we use to sedate cats and dogs as well as other animals. Veterinary grade Medetomidine costs £s per ml but I suspect drug companies have a very healthy margin and industrial grade if ever used in AF will be priced accordingly.
Andy