ZYLKENE EQUINE- Because horses get stressed too!
Horses, like humans, experience apprehension and stress in certain situations. Some degree of stress is normal, however if stress becomes excessive it can lead to behavioural problems. Together with behavioural training, Zylkène Equine can help horses cope with challenging situations and facilitate adaptation to change. Stress can be caused by many common situations including:
• prolonged confinement e.g. box rest • weaning, breaking in or training
• new environment • travelling
• new people or new horses • clipping
• vet, farrier or dentist visits
What is Zylkène Equine? Zylkène Equine is a natural product that has been developed to help horses and ponies overcome difficult or stressful situations. It is an apple flavoured, easy to give powder. The contents of the sachet should be mixed with a small amount of food. Zylkène Equine favours rapid and smooth adaptation to changing situations. Zylkène has been proven to manage stress in dogs and cats and is widely used in small animal practice. Zylkène Equine contains casozepine, derived from the milk protein casein-casozepine causes partial agonism of GABA receptors1 which are involved in the regulation of emotional states. Short term stress- For anticipated stressful situations such as travelling or teeth rasping, Zylkène Equine is mixed into the horse’s feed from two days prior to, and for the duration of, the stress. Long term stress- For chronic ongoing behavioural problems, Zylkène Equine can be used on a continuous basis. The horse’s behaviour should be re-evaluated after a 20 day course, ideally with concurrent training and behavioural therapy, and the daily intake modified if necessary. The period of use can be extended after the first course if required. Please contact the practice or ask your vet for more information about this product. We currently have a special offer on Zylkene Equine, usually priced at £3.71 per sachet you can now purchase it for £3.15 per sachet until 30/9/11.