Horses

Copper Sulphate 1Kg

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Vetmax Cohesive Bandage Single

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Granulated Garlic - 1Kg

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LittleLix

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$4.80

Summit - Littlix Salt Blocks - 2.5Kg

Features & Benefits:
Convenient smaller blocks
Ideal for cattle, deer, horses, sheep and goats
Suitable for high country sheep farming to avoid smothering
Trace minerals for animal health

Dose Rates - Littlix Block 2.5kg
Cattle/Deer/Horse: 1 block per stock unit
Sheep/Goat: 1 block per 10 stock units

Content – Active Elemental Loading:
Sodium Chloride 89.2%
Iodine 94 mg/kg
Sodium 34.8%
Iron 89 mg/kg
Calcium 2.79%
Cobalt 65 mg/kg
Copper 1250 mg/kg
Selenium 3 mg/kg
Zinc 580 mg/kg

Why Salt Blocks?
Animals have sought salt since the beginning of time, gathering at salt licks to satisfy their need for salt. Many New Zealand soils and pastures are naturally low in available sodium, and the use of certain fertilisers, such as Potash, may accelerate the leaching process.

Sodium deficiencies are manifested as abnormal licking or chewing of wood, soil and sweat of other animals and may be accompanied by a decline in growth rates and/or milk production.

Common Salt (sodium chloride) is an essential constituent of animal diet. Because many New Zealand pastures are deficient in sodium some form of supplementation is often necessary. For instance, lactating cows need a daily minimum of 20gms of sodium chloride, dry cattle a minimum of 10gms and sheep a minimum of 2gms.

Sodium is routinely expelled from the body in milk, urine, faeces, sweat and saliva. Sodium should be available to farm animals every day and because of this, is a convenient carrier of other minerals.

Salt may be one of the most cost effective methods of increasing production.
Sodium in some form should be available at all times all year round
Dairy cows’ salt requirements significantly increase when lactating, as large amounts of sodium are excreted in milk
Young animals in rapid growth need sodium for new tissue formation
When sodium is deficient, appetite is suppressed
Trials prove Summit® Salt Blocks last nearly 4 times longer than loose rock salt and require twice as much rainfall before broken down by the elements.
Compact 20kg Summit® Salt Blocks are easy to stack, handle and dispense.

Elements:
New Zealand dairy cows grazing pasture are most susceptible to deficiencies of cobalt, copper, iodine, and selenium.
Zinc supplementation is also important for immunity and hoof health.
Trace mineral deficiencies may induce problems such as abortions, retained placentas, mastitis, and infertility.
Summit Salt – No.1 Choice Throughout New Zealand.

Dunstan Treats

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4CYTE Equine EPIITALIS Gel

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Molasses 5Ltr

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All Black N Blue

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Vetmax Respiratory Syrup

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Equifix TTO Wound Cream

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$29.95

Equifix TTO Wound Cream - 200gm Pot

Equifix Wound Cream TTO contains a high percentage of natural Tea Tree Oil with Zinc Oxide in an aqueous cream base. These active ingredients have been scientifically proven to be effective against fungal and bacterial infections.

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), has been used in Australia for over 100 years, the primary use being for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Reviewed science has shown it that it also has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. In particular, it is very effective in combating the bug called Dermatophilus – that is the cause of what we call Mud Fever.

Zinc Oxide is also a proven and very effective tool used extensively for wound healing due to its antibacterial properties and that it has significant epithelialisation properties to advance healing. Epithelisation is the essential process of cells migrating upward to repair and close the area of the wound.

Scientific tests have shown that topical zinc oxide can increase the rate of wound healing, increase resistant to infection and decrease rates of deterioration.

Another important aspect to wound healing is to keep a wound moist. Premature drying will slow down healing as it blocks the white blood cells from working. The Aqueous base of Equifix-TTO is ideal to keep moisture on the wound and light enough not to block the healing process. (Using a thick cream with a petroleum or paraffin base will slow healing and confuse the process as the body will see it as something to remove).

Note: Tea Tree Oil in its pure form, as oil, is not suitable for use on animals because if ingested it may be toxic. However, as a percentage in an aqueous base is suitable and safe.

In summary: during wound healing, it is important to resolve inflammation and initiate re-epithelization, repel infection and retain a moist environment. Equifix-TTO provides the active ingredients to promote safe and efficient healing.

The Science:

Melaleuca alternifolia ( Tea Tree) Oil : A review of Antimicrobial and other Medicinal Properties – C.F. Carson, K. A. Hammer, and T.V. Riley

Efficacy of Tea Tree Oil in the treatment of Equine Streptothricosis Callan C Frye, Di Bel, Jacquelyn E Parmna, Jessica Jones, Adam J Houlihan, Amanda Rumore

Eco Horse Bye Bye Fly

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NPC Opti-HOOF

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$65.00

NPC Opti-HOOF

High strength biotin for horse hooves boosting hoof growth for harder, stronger hoof less prone to snapping, brittleness and damage.

Biotin is a proven key nutrient for better hoof and hair quality.

Horses naturally manufacture B group vitamins in the hindgut, biotin being one of these.

However, horses that do not receive enough fibre or for other reasons don’t digest well simply do not make enough naturally to maintain the optimum level to support hoof integrity.

Many horses with poor quality hooves benefit from being fed high strength biotin as a supplement into feed.

This super strength biotin for horse hooves is a concentrate powder requiring just 1 gram daily, providing the daily requirement of 15 mg.

This can also be used at 2 grams delivering 30 mg.

Opti-HOOF biotin for hooves is the best hoof supplement for horses that have a good diet but poor hoof quality.

It is a vitamin that the horse requires for healthy hooves and hoof growth, so yes it really does work!

Opti-hoof biotin is recommended by veterinarians and farriers as part of a healthy hoof care regime for encouraging better hoof quality.

Opti-hoof is also a proven nutrient to encourage hard hooves and more durable sole.

It promotes healthy new hoof growth from the coronet down and a hoof more resilient to wear, brittleness and chipping whilst helping to build a stronger, thicker sole.

Research shows some horses don’t digest well and as a result don’t produce enough biotin naturally (despite adequate fibre).

Research also shows that adding biotin back to the diet can drastically improve hoof health.

Research shows results begin to show in 6 weeks of feeding and should be continued for horses with a history of poor hoof quality.

Biotin is recommended where the diet is generally good (contains adequate protein, fibre and other vitamins and minerals).

By adding biotin, you are putting back what the horse is not making naturally.

Some breeds are also noted for poor hoof quality and may need ongoing supplementation to maintain hoof integrity.

Also see Opti-Min if your diet is lacking in other minerals due to low feed rations, poor grass quality or restricted pasture access.

Opti-HOOF is an effective low dose biotin hoof concentrate providing nutritional support to hooves.