An apparatus and method directionally administers at least one medication directly onto livestock while also monitoring the effect of the medication and tracking the movement and orientation of the livestock. The apparatus periodically administers the medication at a predetermined dosage. The apparatus also tracks the position and orientation of the livestock as an indication of whether the medication is effective. A solar cell provides renewable energy for powering the apparatus. A dispenser directionally and topically sprays medication on the wither area of the livestock. The medication is stored in at least one reservoir. A tracking portion tracks the position of the livestock in a predetermined range. The orientation of the livestock is also determined. The apparatus can be controlled directly from a control portion, or remotely from a remote processor. The apparatus minimize time and costs for managing livestock, especially over large areas and large numbers of livestock.

There is provided methods for insect control, including controlling myiasis, in animals by affixing to the animal an elastomeric band having infused or contained within an insecticide, an insect repellant, lidocaine, or any combination thereof. The insect control may be a dual-mode control and may be in respect of existing or impending open wounds, including open wounds caused by castration, tail docking, umbilical cord ligation, or dehorning of an animal. There is also provided methods for castration, docking, umbilical cord ligation, or dehorning of an animal with concurrent insect control. Also provided are elastomeric bands for insect control and methods for preparing such elastomeric bands.

The invention relates to a refillable device (1) for spraying an active substance, comprising a reservoir (2) containing at least one active substance, said device being equipped with a piezoelectric spraying mechanism (6). The device is attached to or in the collar of an animal. The invention also relates to the use of said device for spraying an active substance in a controlled manner from a distance in a desired direction. Said device can be used multi-directionally independently of the movements of the animal.

There is provided methods for insect control, including controlling myiasis, in animals by affixing to the animal an elastomeric band having infused or contained within an insecticide, an insect repellent, lidocaine, or any combination thereof. The insect control may be a dual-mode control and may be in respect of existing or impending open wounds, including open wounds caused by castration, tail docking, umbilical cord ligation, or dehorning of an animal. There is also provided methods for castration, docking, umbilical cord ligation, or dehorning of an animal with concurrent insect control. Also provided are elastomeric bands for insect control and methods for preparing such elastomeric bands.

The present invention relates to a collar for non-human animals, preferably for companion animals, comprising a polymeric matrix and a lipid extract comprising sphingomyelins. It also refers to the collar for use as a medicine, particularly for use as an adjuvant and for use in the treatment or prevention of atopic dermatitis or allergic dermatitis, as well as in restoring the integrity of the skin during or after an atopic dermatitis or an allergic dermatitis, increasing the hydration and flexibility of the skin, facilitating skin regeneration or reducing itching of the skin.