A Message to Minnesota Horse Owners. (Mark Ward, President of the Minnesota Horse Council) Over the next few months, our state legislators will be considering changing tax laws pertaining to horse breeding and boarding operations. The vitality of our horse industry will be threatened if the wrong changes are made.
Zinc oxide is a mineral. Zinc oxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat diaper rash, minor burns, severely chapped skin, or other minor skin irritations. Zinc oxide rectal suppositories are used to treat itching, burning, irritation, and other rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or painful bowel movements.
Zinc oxide ointment can relieve a variety of mild skin conditions such as diaper rash, pimples and minor burns, including sunburn. Zinc oxide acts as skin barrier to prevent and heal skin irritation. It is used in a variety of skin creams and ointments.