The marketing of food animals normally requires the obligated transport, handling and exposure of the livestock to situations that are unfamiliar and novel to them. These factors commonly activate a stress response which can lead to significant economic impacts including.
The transport and handling of horses whether for recreational events or competition can be novel and stressful for the animal These factors commonly activate a stress response system which can lead to significant biological impacts including:
DeStress Swine is unique feed supplement developed by Canadian researchers. It products contains a blend of electrolytes, bypass amino acids and specific blood sugars designed to maintain a more normal physiological state. DeStress Swine is available in a dry crumble and tank mixable allowing for flexibilty when feeding.
Drug Free
Natural Ingredients
Finisher: 1 Kg per pig 12 - 24 hours prior to transport
Weaner: 350g per pig 12 hours prior to transport
Breeding Stock: 1.25 Kg per pig 12 to 24 hours prior to transport
DeStress Ruminant is unique nutritional therapy supplement. DeStress contains a blend of electrolytes, by-pass amino acids, and certain blood sugars. Use to maintain the condition of your livestock.
Drug Free
Natural Ingredients
Ruminants
Finished fat cattle: 1 Kg per head 12 - 24 hours prior to transport
Receiving feeder cattle: 350g per head, per day for 3 consecutive days upon arrival 12 hours prior to transport
Bison, Elk, Deer and other Ruminants
1.25 Kg of DeStress-Ruminant per head 12 to 24 hours prior to transport
DeStress Equine products are unique feed supplements developed by Canadian researchers. DeStress products contains a blend of electrolytes, bypass amino acids and specific blood sugars that your animal needs. DeStress products are designed to be highly palatable and easily fed.
Drug Free
Natural Ingredients
| Normal Conditions | Heavy Work or Heat | |||
| First Feeding | 750 Grames (1.65 lbs) | 6 cups | 750 Grames (1.65 lbs) | 6 cups |
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Second Day
(> 18 hours after 1st feeding) |
750 Grames (1.65 lbs) | 6 cups | 750 Grames (1.65 lbs) | 6 cups |
|
Second Day
(9 - 18 hours after 1st feeding) |
375 Grames (0.85 lbs) | 3 cups | 750 Grames (0.85 lbs) | 6 cups |
|
Second Day
( 9 < hours after 1st feeding) |
375 Grames (0.85 lbs) | 3 cups | 375 Grames (0.85 lbs) | 3 cups |
What's in DeStress?
DeStress contains an all-natural blend of amino acids and electrolytes with no drugs or antibiotics.
Why use DeStress?
Using DeStress offers many benefits to your operation including improved shrink loss, reduction in dark cutters and pail soft exudative meat (PSE). In performance animals, DeStress acts as a tool for transport and also performance recovery. Please visit our calculator page to see what benefits are possible.
How do you feed the animal?
DeStress is available in dry and tank mixable formats to add flexibility. Contact your DeStress dealer to find the best solution for you.
When to feed DeStress?
Depending on the livestock you're feeding, DeStress should be fed between 4-24 hours prior to transport or times of stress. Contact your DeStress dealer to find the best solution for you.
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