Larval Therapy

SoundHorse utilizes the common green bottle fly larvae (Phaenicia sericata) to aid in the removal of devitalized and necrotic tissue and reduce the growth of harmful bacteria. These larvae have the unique ability to remove only devitalized tissue, leaving healthy tissue behind. In addition to larval therapy’s effective debridement capabilities, they are also known to stimulate healing through secreted growth factors that aid in the formation of granulation tissue and neovascularization.

Conditions where larval therapy has been used: fistulous withers, postsurgical abdominal dehiscence, foot abscesses, frog abscesses, canker, quittor, osteomyelitis, and navicular bursa sepsis.

Size: Each vial contains 500 – 1000 viable larvae.

Please read shipping information carefully. Larvae will ONLY ship Monday through Thursday via FedEx (not UPS) and will arrive the next day. Orders must be placed by 2 PM to ship same day. Please call our office with any questions (800) 801-2654.

Vials are shipped overnight with a cooler pack. Upon arrival, the vial should be kept cool and used within 24 hours. Direct sunlight, excessive heat, or cold should be avoided.