Zylkene Equine

Zylkene Equine

Horses may react differently than normal in certain situations, for example during transport, a move or a period of stable rest. Zylkene Equine is a complementary feed specially developed for use during these moments. The formulation is suitable for horses that are confronted with temporary changes in their daily routine or environment. Zylkene Equine can be given as a supplement to a normal and balanced diet.

Signs of restlessness and tension in horses

A certain level of tension is normal. But when this becomes excessive, it can lead to behavioural problems, which in horses may present as:

• Weaving: The clear swaying back and forth, from left to right, of the head, neck, forehand and sometimes even the hindquarters.
• Crib-biting and wind-sucking: Grasping an object with the front teeth and making a backward pulling movement, drawing air into the oesophagus. Wind-sucking is the same, but without grasping an object.
• Head shaking and nodding: Repeated up-and-down movement of the head, or repeated, sudden and seizure-like throwing of the head.
• Tongue playing: The horse sticks out its tongue and spins it in the air.
• Additional stereotypic behaviour: Repeated licking and biting at or into walls, feed buckets, etc.

Feeding guidelines

Mix the contents of the sachet through a small amount of feed. Administer the recommended daily amount once daily. Make sure fresh drinking water is always available.

• Horses up to 500 kg body weight: 1 - 2 sachets per day
• Horses over 500 kg body weight: 2 - 4 sachets per day

Feeding period

On average 2 to 4 weeks. The horse's behaviour should be reassessed after 20 days of treatment, and preferably the behaviour should also be addressed with appropriate training. If necessary, you can stop or continue with an adjusted dosage. For extending the stated period, it is advisable to first contact a nutrition expert or a veterinarian.

Composition

Maltodextrin, casein (trypsin-hydrolysed bovine casein).

Analytical constituents

Crude protein 19.5%, moisture 10%, crude ash 8%, sodium 1.6%, crude fat 1%, crude fibre 1%, magnesium 0.005%.

Note 

For horses taking part in FEI competitions, it is important to take the current rules on controlled medication into account.