ImogenBurrows
Well-Known Member
Some of you may be aware of the launch of Zylkene Equine, a new calmer typd product from Intervet.
For those that aren't see the blurb below....
Zylkène Equine is an apple flavoured, easy to give powder. The contents of the sachet should be mixed with a small amount of food. The average daily intake required is 1/2 sachet for ponies and 1 sachet for horses up to 500kg , 2 sachets if greater than 500kg daily.
Zylkène Equine is available in boxes of 20 sachets.
Zylkène Equine can be used for both short and long term stress.
Short term stress
For anticipated stressful situations such as travelling or teeth rasping, Zylkène Equine is mixed into the horses 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 horses 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
Causes of stress in horses
Stress can be caused by many common situations including:
prolonged confinement e.g. box rest
a new environment
new people or new horses
weaning
breaking or training
travelling
clipping
vet, farrier or dentist visits
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.
What is Zylkène Equine?
Zylkène Equine is a natural product that has been developed to help horses and ponies overcome difficult or stressful situations. 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. Zylkène Equine has not been associated with side effects such as sedation, disinhibition or memory loss at the recommended level of daily intake. Zylkène Equine is manufactured to human pharmaceutical standards (GMP) and is:
hypoallergenic
preservative free
lactose free
So...., me being a cynic and all thought hmmm, which client can I ask to try this.
I picked one who has a naughty, stressed, grumpy 2&1/2 year old filly. She is a nightmare for the farrier and the owner can only have her trimmed with i/v sedation. ACP wasn't enough for good control.
So we tried Zylkene...the farrier was due today (10th) so the owner gave it from 7th onwards. I also had a scope booked in today to see her later.
The verdict was brilliant. The horse was only stressed about one leg with the farrier and only as a passing fancy. She settled quickly and he was able to do her easily, he commented about the vast improvement.
I saw her later that day. She's been brought in from the field alone, (usually a major battle) and remained settled in her stable eating her haylage quietly for sometime prior to me visit. The owner was impressed!
When I came to scope her, I remembered she resented her vaccination earlier this year to say the least. Ok, she still wasn't a fan about the needle to sedate her, but once in, she stood fine.
If any of the above stress factors apply to your horse, I'd give this a go...it's not cheap but for the short term, certainly worked well on Bliss.
I'd be interested to here others feedback as it is so new!
Thanks
Hope this is of use to some,
Imogen
For those that aren't see the blurb below....
Zylkène Equine is an apple flavoured, easy to give powder. The contents of the sachet should be mixed with a small amount of food. The average daily intake required is 1/2 sachet for ponies and 1 sachet for horses up to 500kg , 2 sachets if greater than 500kg daily.
Zylkène Equine is available in boxes of 20 sachets.
Zylkène Equine can be used for both short and long term stress.
Short term stress
For anticipated stressful situations such as travelling or teeth rasping, Zylkène Equine is mixed into the horses 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 horses 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
Causes of stress in horses
Stress can be caused by many common situations including:
prolonged confinement e.g. box rest
a new environment
new people or new horses
weaning
breaking or training
travelling
clipping
vet, farrier or dentist visits
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.
What is Zylkène Equine?
Zylkène Equine is a natural product that has been developed to help horses and ponies overcome difficult or stressful situations. 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. Zylkène Equine has not been associated with side effects such as sedation, disinhibition or memory loss at the recommended level of daily intake. Zylkène Equine is manufactured to human pharmaceutical standards (GMP) and is:
hypoallergenic
preservative free
lactose free
So...., me being a cynic and all thought hmmm, which client can I ask to try this.
I picked one who has a naughty, stressed, grumpy 2&1/2 year old filly. She is a nightmare for the farrier and the owner can only have her trimmed with i/v sedation. ACP wasn't enough for good control.
So we tried Zylkene...the farrier was due today (10th) so the owner gave it from 7th onwards. I also had a scope booked in today to see her later.
The verdict was brilliant. The horse was only stressed about one leg with the farrier and only as a passing fancy. She settled quickly and he was able to do her easily, he commented about the vast improvement.
I saw her later that day. She's been brought in from the field alone, (usually a major battle) and remained settled in her stable eating her haylage quietly for sometime prior to me visit. The owner was impressed!
When I came to scope her, I remembered she resented her vaccination earlier this year to say the least. Ok, she still wasn't a fan about the needle to sedate her, but once in, she stood fine.
If any of the above stress factors apply to your horse, I'd give this a go...it's not cheap but for the short term, certainly worked well on Bliss.
I'd be interested to here others feedback as it is so new!
Thanks
Hope this is of use to some,
Imogen