“Inspired by a love of animals, Farmassist develops the best products for promoting animal healing and preventing the spread of bacteria and disease. Top-quality products and exceptional customer service supports healthy animals, hygenic working environments and happy customers.”.
Suzanne Struijck, Farmassist Company Director
Where it all started…
The story starts with Suzanne’s good friends Dianna and her husband Warwick Behrns (an internationally renowned equine dentist). For some time Warwick had been using existing disinfectant/sterilising products in his work that either rusted his dentistry tools or left irreversible stains. The Behrns investigated the use of chlorhexidine and produced the product – ‘Scrub-Up’. They then promoted the product to other equine dentists and started to sell the product to their equine dentistry clients. They received fantastic feedback of its success.
How Suzanne became involved…
Suzanne was concerned about a skin condition on her daughter’s pony, that was most likely an allergy either from grazing in new pasture or from exposure to moisture in the mud. He was covered with scabs from head to toe and was in obvious distress. After a conversation with Dianna on the benefits of chlorhexidine, Suzanne used Scrub Up. Immediately as Suzanne washed the pony with Scrub Up, she could see the pony felt relief and appeared more relaxed.
Days later the scabs were already working their way out of his hair and the skin was regnenerating. After one more wash and another few days the pony’s skin was clearing and healing. Not only did Suzanne feel a great sense of relief, but she was also a total convert to the benefits of chlorhexidine.
Farmassisst was created…
After Suzanne had this experience, she became passionate about sharing the benefits of chlorhexidine for other animal owners. Together, Suzanne and Dianna developed the first Farmassist products for the equine environment. The team at Farmassist are committed to developing more products with specific uses for other animals such as cows and dogs.
Suzanne Struijck
Suzanne Struijck has been involved in the equestrian world since childhood. Her children now ride competitively, which gives her a current and very hands-on perspective with animal carers’ needs!
“I am excited to share this product and I know that it will change the lives of animal owners, handlers and veterinarians for the better.”
Suzanne Struijck, Farmassist Company Director
