DMSO

[5PCC]

Can DMSO be used in market animals? If so, is there a withdrawal period?

 

[CAB]

http://prairielivestocksupply.com/archive/dexamethasone-milk-and-meat-withdrawal-changes

 

[rackranch]

DMSO is not Dex!!
No, you are not supposed to use DMSO on market animals.

http://prairielivestocksupply.com/archive/dexamethasone-milk-and-meat-withdrawal-changes

 

[CAB]

Thanks, my bad. What do PPL use it for in the show cattle world?

 

[knabe]

Wicking toxic chemicals through human skin.

 

[BTDT]

DMSO is a great solvent.... but is also a carcinogen to humans.

Doubtful if it is allowed in market shows. Probably depends on what is mixed with it (rarely is it used by itself).

 

[idalee]

DMSO is not a carcinogen (EPA 2006)

 

[herfluvr]

Good article on it 
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/pharmacologicalandbiologicaltreatment/dmso

It is true that this is used as a medium to transfer other drugs and solvents through the skin easily.  That is why is must be used in a clean environment as it helps bacteria get through as well.  It is actually used to help some cancers but the studies about long term use have not been done.

As for what they are using it for in the show industry.  Along with the above action it is an anti-inflammatory as well and can reduce swelling.  It is not a pain reduced but that is where I have heard some cattle people adding the drug gel Surpass to the area for pain relief on still or sore joints.  No flames please.  I have not nor would I do this but this is what I have heard it is being used for.