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SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™

wpe2.jpg (5430 bytes)FOR NERVY, STRESSED & IRRITABLE BEHAVIOUR IN HORSE

SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ is the most advanced nutritional supplement available for treating stress and the underlying causes of nervy behaviour in horses and the only one to combine Protexin multi-strain probiotic with B Group vitamins, magnesium and typtophan.

Nervous symptoms like excitability, muscular twitching, diarrhoea, muscle stiffness and other disorders have been linked, in scientific literature to deficiencies of B Group vitamins and magnesium.

Mood stabilising is addressed through tryptophan, long known as a mood stabiliser, particularly when used in conjunction with vitamin B6 and magnesium.

Overcoming stress from digestive upsets us the role of Protexin multi-strain probiotic. SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ breaks new ground in treatment by ensuring the well-being of the digestive system. Whether disruption to the normal intestinal microbial balance is the cause of stress, or one of its symptoms - Protexin works efficiently to restore gastro-intestinal balance with natural, healthy, live bacteria.

WHEN TO USE SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS

SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ should be administered to any horse already in a stressed condition or to those likely to become stressed, whether from training (for racing or competition), transportation, breaking in, a change of environment (such as agistment) or from any other cause. Your intimate knowledge of your horse's moods and behaviour places you in the best position to determine whether SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ should be administered. Some of the more obvious signs suggesting a need for SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ are: -

  • picky eating
  • pacing fences / stables
  • sweating
  • loose manure
  • running a race before it starts
  • lack of concentration
  • irritable, unpredictable or 'spooky' behaviour
  • unwillingness to work

HOW SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS WORKS
Scientific literature indicates that deficiencies of B-group vitamins and magnesium can lead to symptoms including excitability, muscular twitching, diarrhoea and muscle stiffness.  Vitamin B6 deficiencies have been reported to produce neurological abnormalities resembling epilepsy.   Feeding these nutirents to horses helps restore normal nervous function and produce a soothing effect.

Tryptophan has also been shown to be effective as a mood stabiliser, particularly in conjunction with magnesium and vitamin B6. Even horses whose diets do not lack these nutrients may show reduced symptoms of stress when their diets are supplemented with SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™.

Stress has an immediate effect on horses' intestines, increasing the rate food passes through, reducing the ability to digest food and leaving the gut more susceptible to infection by harmful bacteria (which often cause scouring and diarrhoea).  SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ contains Protexin which floods the intestine with millions of beneficial gut bacteria to restore the correct balance while countering harmful pathogenic organisms.

SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS works to overcome both the causes and effects of stress in horses, helping to correct behavioural problems which can prevent horses reaching their full potential.

PRESENTATION: Attractively flavoured, yellow powder

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Each 30g dose contains:

INGREDIENT AMOUNT INGREDIENT AMOUNT
VITAMIN B1 2000 mg MAGNESIUM 8.5 g
VITAMIN B2 500 mg TRYPTOPHAN 1.0 g
VITAMIN B6 250 mg PROTEXIN 600 million cfu
NIACIN 100 mg

PROPERTIES:
Performance and racehorses are inclined to exhibit nervy, irritable and unpredictable behaviour, particularly when placed under stress at competitions and under heavy training regimes. This tends to be worse when they receive high-grain, low roughage diets and when they are confined to stables throughout the day.

Deficiencies of B-group vitamins (B1, B2, B6 & niacin), magnesium and tryptophan have been linked to nervous symptoms and accordingly the feeding of high doses of vitamin Bl (thiamine) has been used to produce a calming effect. Magnesium has also been administered to relieve nervous symptoms in grain-fed horses while tryptophan has been used as a mood stabiliser, particularly in conjunction with magnesium and vitamin B6.

Nervous stress plays havoc with the horse's digestive system, disrupting the normal healthy balance of gut microflora and allowing pathogens to flourish. Visible symptoms include reduced appetite, temperament changes and loose manure. SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ contains Protexin to restore the gut balance and to help overcome the effects of stress.

SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ also contains high levels of the B-group vitamins (B1, B2, B6 and niacin) in conjunction with magnesium and tryptophan, to overcome potential dietary deficiencies and avoid related nervous and behavioural problems . SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ is pleasant tasting to tempt even picky eaters and should be used daily for horses inclined to become nervy or "fizzy".
Contains no prohibited substances

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Mix SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ thoroughly throughout feed according to the following dose rates; Horses (450kg) 30g/day. Horses under stress 45g/day. Ponies 15g/day. (Enclosed level scoop holds approximately 30g). For picky eaters, it may be advisable to introduce at a lower level and gradually increase to the full dose.

POISONS SCHEDULE: Not applicable

PROPERTIES: SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ is a palatable supplement  which can be added to rations daily for  horses susceptible to stress. With fussy eaters, introduce SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ to the ration gradually over a number of days. For very difficult horses, the 30g dose may be fed twice daily for 2-5 days.

While every horse is different, modification to behaviour is often seen during the first 15 days of use.

Digestive upsets generally respond to the Protexin in SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ within a week.  Horses may continue to show the positive effects of SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ for some time after ceasing its use.

For nervy horses, the best approach is to use SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ daily while ever the source of stress is present.

(A 450g pack holds sufficient SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ for 15 days and the 1.8kg pack contains 60  x 30g doses). 

For Horses involved in Racing or Competition,
SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS IS NON SWABBING

SOOTHA NERVES & STRESS™ is a Trade Mark of International Animal Health Products Pty Ltd

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