Copper Alloy
Kawell began as a project to develop products based on copper to take advantage of its antimicrobial properties and its benefits in providing solutions to diseases associated with bacteria and fungi.
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How Does Copper Kill Bacteria?
Copper kills bacteria and viruses on contact through a process known as “contact killing,” where copper ions and oxidation reactions destroy the microorganism’s cell membrane, disable its metabolism, and break down its DNA/RNA. It works within minutes to hours on surfaces by causing a “multiple-hit” disruption that prevents microbes from developing resistance.
Copper reacts to air and moisture and will not stop working, even if it tarnishes.
Using copper alloy helps protect against 99% of disease-causing bacteria.
Testing for Staphylococcus and other bacteria after two weeks in a BP medium .
EPA Certified Horseshoes
Kawell Copper Alloy are a patent design # US 9 107 398 B2, registered with the Copper Development Association - UNS Alloy No. C6915, and the copper alloy is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) # 82012-3 and acts against seedy toe, white line disease, and thrush.
Shock Absorption
Reduces impact force by 8.53%
Studies at the University of Santiago Chile (USACH) show that by using Kawell USA copper alloy horseshoes, the reaction force decreases by 8.53%. This transmits less force and power up through the horse limb, decreasing shock to the the bones, ligaments, joints, and tendons compared to steel horseshoes.
Copper Alloy Shoes
My mare got her new copper alloy shoes put on today and I am very excited to switch to these for many reasons. My farrier has never put on copper alloy shoes and was very impressed with them for many reasons. I am also very impressed with Kawell USA. Their communication in response to my emails have been awesome and offering a lot of helpful information. I have their copper curry which my girls love and looking forward to trying more of their products.
– Kelly G.
Copper Alloy Studies
#1: BEHAVIORAL MATERIAL AND STRUCTURAL COMPARISON OF THE TRADITIONAL IRON HORSESHOE WITH THE INNOVATIVE COPPER ALLOY HORSESHOE
Six horses were selected at random, to be shod o n their right limbs with iron and on their left limbs with copper alloy and the other six copies in the reverse arrangement. As a result, it was obtained that the copper alloy horseshoe transmits a lower impact force (8.56%) compared to the iron horseshoe.
#2: PRESENTATION ABOUT THE BEHAVIORAL MATERIAL AND STRUCTURAL COMPARISON OF THE TRADITIONAL IRON HORSESHOE WITH THE INNOVATIVE COPPER ALLOY HORSESHOE
This presentation breaks down the properties and benefits of a copper alloy horseshoe, biomechanics of the hoof, structural study, material behavior, and more.
#3: STUDY OF THE ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF COPPER HORSESHOES IN THE INFECTIOUS PATHOLOGY OF THE HORSE.
20 samples of hoofs of horses shod with Iron (100%) and 20 of horses shod with Copper (100%) and copper/zinc alloy ( 85/15%) were obtained. The microbiological results showed a significantly lower microbial presence in the hooves of horses shod with copper (pure or in alloy) compared to horses shod with iron.
#4: SHAPING THE FOOT OF A HORSE
This study aims to comparatively quantify the structural effect produced by the use of a horseshoe. The results of this model will make it possible to define which of the two horseshoes has a better performance from a purely structural point of view.
#5: INNOVATIVE HARDWARE WITH COPPER ALLOY
Copper alloy horseshoes are completely adaptable to the condition of special hardware or to orthopedic use, by arc welding with electrodes for copper or with oxygen, thus being able to be transformed to all the models required to correct conformation problems, therapeutic management or adapt to the function of the horse.
Saved my mare's feet!
First of all, I absolutely love Kawell products! The copper alloy shoes saved my mares feet. I purchased two of these copper curry’s, gave one as a gift. My horses really enjoy a good currying and I enjoy currying them. Every morning, I go through to each one and curry them before they go out for the day. It’s nice not having to switch out a curry for each horse (as that’s what I have done previously). Thank you!
– Elena M.