Allergy Explosion Injection is a homeopathic formula to aid in the relief of allergies.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT:  Formicum Acidum

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRAION:  Administer 10ml by intravenous injection or 5ml by subcutaneous as needed.

STORAGE €“ Store below 25C (air conditioning) and protect from light.

Aminocaproic Acid (Generic Amicar) 50ml (250mg/ml) is used to control bleeding and works by affecting the blood clotting system, thereby slowing / stopping bleeding.

Aminocaproic Acid is a derivative and analogue of the amino acid lysine, which makes it an effective inhibitor for enzymes that bind that particular residue.  Such enzymes will include proteolytic enzymes like plasmin €“ the enzyme responsible for fibrinolysis.  For this reason aminocaproic acid is effective in treatment of certain bleeding disorders.

Aminocaproic acid is used to treat excessive post-op bleeding, especially after procedures where a great amount of bleeding is expected, such as cardiac surgery.  Aminocaproic Acid can be given orally or intravenously.  Findings showed that lysine analogs, like aminocaproic acid, significantly reduced blood loss in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Aminocaproic acid is used with heparin therapy in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia.  This use is not currently included in the labeling approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  It is used as initiate therapy when plasma antiplasmin levels have decreased to less than 40% of the normal levels.

Aminocaproic acid is used to control the bleeding that occurs when blood clots are broken down very quickly.  This type of bleeding can occur during or after liver or heart surgery, in people who have cancer of the prostate, in people or animals that have certain bleeding disorders, stomach, lung or cervix (and in pregnant women experiencing placental.  Aminocaproic acid can also be used to control bleeding in the urinary tract that can occur after kidney or prostate surgery or in people who have certain types of cancer.  Aminocaproic acid should not be used to treat bleeding which is not caused by faster than normal clot breakdown.  Aminocaproic acid is in the class of medications called hemostatics.  AA works by slowing the breakdown of blood clots.

Dosage and Administration: Administer 10-20ml by intravenous injection 3-6 hours before event.

Organic arsenic, iron and copper supplement.

Composition
Sodium cacodylate 6.4 mg/mL
Ferric chloride 0.68 mg/mL
Copper gluconate 0.19 mg/mL

Features and Benefits
Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) is an injectible organic arsenic and mineral treatment for anaemias and debilitated states in horses.
Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE)combines the therapeutic properties of pentavalent arsenic compounds with readily available iron and copper. This combination makes Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) suitable for treatment of iron responsive anaemias, and as a tool for stimulation of horses in debilitated states, slow convalescence, inappetance, and nutritional & performance related stress.

Indications
The organic arsenic in Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) increases skin and gut blood circulation, promotes a healthy coat growth, and stimulates appetite, while the iron and copper stimulate red blood cell and haemoglobin production for improved blood counts, improved oxygen transport and improved performance. Copper is an essential component of many body functions. Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) has particular application in the following states:
* Shy, picky eaters. The effect is usually rapid, after only 2 – 3 injections. Good eaters will recover more rapidly from stress. With the return of normal appetite any anaemias are often quickly corrected.
* To promote recovery from poor nutritional states, after worming or during hard training or convalescence from illness or injury.
* For overtrained or run down performance horses under stress.
* To improve horses brought into training after long spells.
* After serious illness or injury, parasitism or chronic haemhorrage.

Dosage and Administration
Horses: Give 30 mL by intramuscular injection or as directed by your veterinary surgeon every second day. Repeat as indicated.
Dogs: Give 1 – 5 mL by intramuscular injection daily or every second day as directed by your veterinary surgeon. Repeat as indicated.
Caution: Sodium cacodylate is an organic arsenic compound.
Do not use arsenic preparations for continuous treatment. A period of at least one month should pass before treatments are repeated.
Meat Withholding Period: Horses – 28 days.

Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) can be combined with VAM to provide all essential nutrients and co-factors for improved production of new red blood cells.

Presentation
100 mL sterile glass multi-dose vial.

Storage
Store below 25C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light.

Poisons Schedule

APVMA Approval Number
52510

General Notes
Note: Organic arsenic is available in two forms:
(a) the toxic trivalent form, and
(b) the safe, non-toxic pentavalent form seen in Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) and JUROCYL.
Arsenic preparations have long been known and used for their stimulant and therapeutic properties in animals. As an organic preparation it is rapidly absorbed, and acts very quickly for early visible results.

Key Features & Benefits:
* Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) is a safe preparation of organic arsenic, iron and copper to stimulate red blood cell production.
* Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) improves appetite in difficult eaters, and improves skin and coat condition.
* Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) promotes recovery from stress, debility, parasitism, poor nutrition.
* Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE) assists horses under stress of training and racing.

Trainers Tips:
Indicated whenever anaemia is evident. Many fit, athletic horses have a degree of anaemia. Horses which are difficult eaters, recovering from illness, injury or parasitism, stressed from hard training and racing, or recovering from blood loss may all respond positively to Arsenocyl Injection (FERROCYLE). Provide all other essential nutrients and co-factors to improve blood production by combining with VAM paste two to three times weekly.

Phosphorus and Vitamin B12 supplement to buffer lactic acid and promote muscle function.

Composition
Ethanolamine Phosphate 100 mg/mL Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 50 ug/mL

Features and Benefits
COPHOS B is a muscle buffer and muscle energy support supplement for horses in hard work.
COPHOS B supplies readily available, energy rich phosphate which is essential to muscle function and to buffer excessive lactic acid in body systems. In addition, COPHOS B provides Vitamin B 12 to essential metabolic processes, and to maintain appetite. Phosphate is the major body buffer.

Indications
Hard physical exercise produces very large losses of muscle phosphate, in both aerobic and anaerobic work. The body cannot make phosphate, so the diet must provide all requirements. Phosphate is essential to buffer lactic acid produced during hard work, as well as in the formation of adequate glycogen to fuel physical activity, and in the conversion of glycogen to produce fuel for muscles. Finally phosphate is critical in allowing oxygen to be ?¢€šÃƒƒ‡¨?ìdumped?¢€šÃƒƒ‡¨? from blood cells into the muscle fibres where it fuels muscle contractions. Supplementing with phosphate supplies adequate essential phosphate required in large amounts during exercise, and allows more efficient recovery. As a major body buffer phosphate lowers the lactic acid level in working muscles by helping maintain plasma pH within normal limits, which delays acidosis and muscle fatigue. Used regularly during training and work COPHOS B improves muscular efficiency and endurance and improves recovery after hard work.
Using COPHOS B regularly in performance horses improves energy and oxygen supply to muscles, increases maximum oxygen uptake and power output, delays onset of fatigue , and promotes muscle recovery.
Horses supplemented with COPHOS B exercise harder for longer.

Dosage and Administration
Give horses 10 mL per 450 kg as oral paste, or 30 mL by injection twice weekly. COPHOS B is highly effective when given within 4 – 6 hours of anticipated hard work. COPHOS B is also very effective when given after hard work, to improve muscle recovery and the reconstitution of essential body glycogen reserves.

Can It Be Used With Anything Else?
Yes. COPHOS B is commonly used in combination with AMP-5, and CREATINE, to improve work output, and VAM to improve recovery after hard work or to stimulate appetite in stressed animals.
COPHOS B is safely used with all Nature Vet products.

Presentation
100 mL sterile injection for intramuscular (or intravenous injection under veterinary supervision).

Storage
Store below 25^oC (Air Conditioning). Protect from light.

Poisons Schedule

APVMA Approval Number
(Injection) 51121

Trainers Tips:
Recovery:
Horses respond well to COPHOS B and VAM as soon as possible after hard races to improve recovery. Can also combine with RECOVERY Paste to improve muscle recovery.
Muscle Buffering:
COPHOS B paste or injection, used 48 hours, 24 hours and again 4 – 6 hours pre-event, to “load” phosphate into muscles increases the muscle buffering capacity which may help delay the onset of muscle fatigue. Combine COPHOS B with AMP-5 given 24 hours and again 4 hours pre-event.
COPHOS B is useful for both sprinting and staying work. It is required during both aerobic and anaerobic work. COPHOS B improves the ability of oxygen to reach the muscle fibres where it is required to fuel muscle work.

This potent formula contains ingredients to promote breathing and eliminate bleeding.  This product WILL NOT TEST.

Dosage and Administration:  Administer 10-20ml by intravenous injection 4-6 hours before the event.  Also can be administered 6-8 hours before the event in an IV fluid jug.  Works excellent with Bleeder Stopper.

Trainers Note:  Can also be used with Lasix.  It is not a diurectic.

Presentation: 100ml sterile glass vial.

Bleeder Stopper is an extremely powerful proprietary formula to reduce EIPH in racehorses, dogs and camels.

Dosage and Administration:  Horses:  Administer 20ml by intravenous injection 3-6 hours prior to event.  This product works excellent with Bleeder Breather.

Trainers Note:  Can also be used with Lasix.  It is not a diurectic.

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Blood Building Explosion is used for rapidly increasing RBC & Hemoglobin in Racehorses & Camels.

Blood Building Explosion is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) that is currently being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure (CRF). These trials are evaluating the ability of this peptide to correct anemia by raising and maintaining hemoglobin (Hgb) levels within a target of 10-12 or 11-12 g/dl, depending on the situation.

Actions:  Increases red blood cells and Hgb.

Indications:  Horses with a low blood count or anemia.

For: Horses and Camels

Dosage and Administration:
Adult Horses:  Administer 20 ml by SLOW intravenous injection for five consecutive days up to 2 days prior to event preferably start using 7 days prior to the event for 5 consecutive days.

Storage:  Store below 25C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light.  Use the contents of the vial within 3 months of initial puncture of bottle and discard any unused portion.

CAUTION:  DO NOT USE ANY OTHER IRON SUPPLEMENTS DURING THIS TREATMENT.

CACO COPPER is a sterile injectible hematinic solution for use in horses and dogs as an aid for simple anemia and in cases of slow convalescence from debilitating and exhausting diseases.

Composition:  Each 5ml contains Sodium cacodylate 32mg, Ferric Chloride 5mg, Cupric gluconate 1mg, Thymol (preservative) .05%.

Features and Benefits:
Provides a highly bio-available source of Iron.  Iron is essential to many body processes, particularly cell respiration and oxygen transport in hemoglobin. Increased demand for Iron occurs in many situations, from pregnancy and lactation, hemorrhage, parasitism and increased red blood cell turnover demanded by hard training and racing or performance.  Demand for adequate iron may not be met by normal dietary sources.  This can lead to iron deficiency causing fatigue, poor endurance and exercise tolerance, pale mucous membranes, decreased growth, anemia and poor performance.

Many racing and performance horses are in a borderline anemic state due to the increased demands for iron during heavy exercise.
Organic Iron compounds such as CACO COPPER are much more readily and efficiently available to the horse than inorganic iron compounds.  In addition, CACO COPPER is formulated for intravenous use for more efficient absorption and faster action.  Oral iron compounds are not well absorbed and can interfere with the absorption of other essential compounds.  Being water based, CACO COPPER is non-irritant.

Indications:  Anemia

Dosage and Administration:  Adult Horses:  Administer 30ml by intravenous injection every other day.  Repeat as indicated.

For:  Horses, Dogs

Presentation: 100 ml sterile multi-dose glass vial.

Storage:  Store below 25C (air conditioning) and protect from light.

DESCRIPTION- Supplement of vitamins and amino acids.

COMPOSITION- Calcium Levulinate, Thiamine, (GABA), Tryptophan

ACTIONS- To aid in calming nervous race horses and racing camels

INDICATIONS- Thiamine (Vitamin B1) plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, and energy production for all cells. Thiamine is most important in the breakdown of pyruvic acid, a waste product in hard working muscles, along with lactic acid. In any situation where carbohydrates are the major energy source, or when glucose is added to the diet, thiamine requirement is increased significantly. Thiamine is essential as part of the coenzyme which is involved in the breakdown of glucose for energy. Thiamine, in conjunction with Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is essential in the metabolism of proteins and amino acids. Thiamine has effects on all tissues. The most sensitive are nerves, stomach and heart. Free Thiamine cannot be stored in the body, and it is rapidly absorbed from the intestine or blood, as well as from injection sites. Like all B Complex vitamins, Thiamine is water soluble, so it is rapidly absorbed and excreted from the body, and requires regular supplementation, especially in hard working animals when dietary input will probably not be sufficient. Thiamine is found in both meat and cereal products. Small amounts are manufactured in the gut, as long as horses are not under stress. Thiamine in food is destroyed by cooking. Beef loses up to 75% of its Thiamine when cooked. High doses of Thiamine are reported to help calm nervous or over excitable horses. Clinical signs of Thiamine deficiency include fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite and increased heart rate. (This may be an important factor in endurance horses fed high grain diets). Many of these signs can be traced back to increased tissue levels of lactic and pyruvic acids. Nerve cells are particularly dependent on carbohydrate metabolism, and normal nerve function is greatly effected by increased levels of these acids during hard work.

FORM- Sterile for injection

CATEGORY- Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Calming

FOR- Horses, Greyhounds, Dogs, Camels

DOSEAGE & ADMINISTRATION – 10 mL by intravenous injection 4-6hrs prior to event, or as advised by a veterinary surgeon.  VITAMIN B1 can be safely used with all HorsePreRace products.

PRESENTATION – 100 mL sterile injection for intravenous injection.

STORAGE – Store below 25^o C (air conditioning). Protect from light (always store in box).

AVAILABILTY – For General Sale APVMA Approval Number 49860

TRAINERS TIPS: Vitamin B1 is best known for its ability to calm nervous horses when given in large doses. B1 is readily absorbed from the intestine, so may also be given in oral (paste or powder) formulations.  Vitamin B1 injection is for nervous or exciteable horses that require more effective calming, or if travelling horses do not settle well. Administer Vitamin B1 injections immediately prior to conditions, which may excite a horse, can assist in calming them. Those horses on high grain diets in particular, may benefit from additional VITAMIN B1.

NOTES- This product can be used with any other Vitamin or supplement from horseprerace.

Cimetadine Powder (Generic Tagamet) (500mg/5cc scoop €“ 100 scoops) may be used to reduce stomach acid production in horses, dogs and camels. Cimetidine may be used to aid in the treatment of existing ulcers and help prevent the development of ulcers. Cimetidine Powder may also be used in the treatment of reflux or to reduce inflammation of the esophagus or stomach.

Cimetidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production.  It is largely used in humans and animals for the treatment of heartburn and peptic ulcers.

Cimetidine belongs to the class of medications called histamine H2-antagonists.  Histamine is a natural chemical in the body that stimulates stomach cells to produce stomach acid.  Histamine H2-antagonists inhibits the action of histamine on the acid producing cells of the stomach thereby reducing stomach acid.  Cimetidine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1977.

Dosage and Administration:  Administer one scoop orally three times daily, preferably one hour before each meal.

Racing Career – GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION OF …www.gra-america.org/buy_a_dog/racing_career/career2.html Your aim in feeding greyhounds is to provide a balanced diet that maintains them in … While the body produces some vitamins such as vitamin C and K, unless the diet … B15 (Pangamic acid) (Di-Isopropylamine Dichloroacetate injection).FEEDING THE RACING GREYHOUNDYour aim in feeding greyhounds is to provide a balanced diet that maintains them in good condition, and allows them to perform to their maximum potential on the racetrack. To achieve this aim you need to know what nutrients are contained in the different ingredients that make up a greyhound’s ration. A nutrient is something a greyhound needs to help it to grow, stay alive and work, as nutrients provides greyhounds with energy.There are six nutrient groups that are needed in a greyhound’s daily ration:Water Protein (amino acids Carbohydrates/Fiber Fat Vitamin MineralsThese nutrients are all essential to maintain a greyhound in good health, but the specific requirements of each will vary depending on the greyhound’s size, metabolic rate, work load, and existing physical condition.Besides the actual methods you will use in training your greyhounds, this is probably the most contentious issue you will have to decide. There are as many variations in feeding methods as there are trainers, and when one looks at the feeding methods used in the various country’s that have greyhound racing, the difference is even greaterFood has to supply all of the greyhound’s energy requirements, as well as providing the building blocks for tissue repair, including the blood and all of the internal organs. To be able to make an informed decision as to how your feeding methods are affecting the performance of your greyhounds, some of the functions of the various food components should be understood.PROTEIN Protein provides the ingredients required for building, strengthening and repairing the body. However, it is not protein that is absorbed and utilized by the body, but the amino acids contained within the protein. There are 10 amino acids that are essential for good health, the greyhound’s body manufactures some amino acids but most are derived from the food. It should also be understood that different proteins contain a different range of amino acids. Meat is the main ingredient in the greyhounds diet that provides much of the required protein for good health, and may include, beef, chicken, lamb or mutton. The addition of large quantities of a single amino acid to the diet should be avoided, unless it is used as a treatment for a specific problem or illness.CARBOHYDRATE Carbohydrates not only supply the energy required for running but also assist with many body functions such as temperature regulation and food digestion. The carbohydrates can be divided into two main groups; they are complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates require processing by the body and provide for a sustained release of energy. Good sources of complex carbohydrates are grains, such as wheat, brown rice, and oats. Grains also include protein, starch, vitamins, minerals and some fatty acids, however for canines to utilize grain foods they need to be well cooked, well soaked and fed soft.Simple carbohydrates include sugar and starch and are easily utilized by the body and in particular sugars such as glucose and fructose provide for a short-term hit of energy. Unfortunately it is a really short hit, Due to what is called the rebound effect, if you supply the body with a substance in excess, it automatically reduces the amount available.This is particularly true of blood sugar; within 4 hours of ingesting glucose the blood sugar actually falls below normal. However if you could supply a hit of glucose about 1 hour prior to the Greyhound racing it would be great, simply because it increases the amount of ATP available and therefore increasing early pace.FAT Fats are an essential part of the food requirement, like carbohydrates they provide energy and are involved in temperature regulation, but more importantly they contain and are required for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and the production of some essential hormones. Fats can be divided into two groups depending on their chemical composition, they are saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, the fatty acids best utilized by the canine are those of the saturated group. Good sources of essential fatty acids are; fresh raw beef, chicken, and fish oils such as cod liver oil. Unsaturated vegetable oils also contain some useable fatty acids but should be kept to a minimum, as excessive use in the diet may interfere with the absorption of some of the essential fatty acids from the saturated group. Fatty acids are basically long chains of carbon and hydrogen and are one of the major sources of energy for the body. Unfortunately for the energy in fat molecules to be released, it requires considerable amounts of oxygen, therefore when oxygen levels are low the body basically uses blood sugar for energy.VITAMINS Vitamins are the triggering substances that influence a large range of biological functions and as such are an essential part of the racing greyhound’s diet. While the body produces some vitamins such as vitamin C and K, unless the diet included a range of vegetables and fruits, the addition of a good quality broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral mixture to the food is recommended. Vitamin A (Retinol) Essential for, eyes, skin, hair, reproduction, adrenal glands, and increases resistance to respiratory infections. Sources: raw meat, cod liver oil, eggs. Vitamin B The vitamins in the B group act together and complement each other’s function.Stress and antibiotic treatment reduce the levels of the B group vitamins in general, while large doses of vitamin C reduce the function of B12.Sources: grain cereal, raw meat, green leafy vegetables, Turrella yeast and brewers yeast.Unfortunately brewers yeast has been found to cause skin allergies and gut problems in susceptible greyhounds. Some Veterinarians have also found that wheat has a similar effect on some greyhounds and recommend a wheat free diet to many of their clients that have dogs with digestive problems.B1 (Thiamine) Essential for effective protein and carbohydrate metabolism, tissue growth, nervous system, red blood cells, assists circulation.B2 (Riboflavin)Promotes growth of skin, hair and nails, essential for healthy eyes, red blood cells, and immune system.B3 (Niacin)Essential for effective protein and carbohydrate metabolism, nervous system, assists circulation.B5 (Pantothenic acid)Essential for the immune system and adrenal glands, stimulates production of cortisone and adrenal hormones, nervous system, reduces muscle cramping.B6 (Pyridoxine)Essential for the production of DNA, activates enzyme function, aids metabolism of fatty acids, nervous system, red blood cell production, and immune function.B9 (Folic acid)Essential for the production of red blood cells, DNA, and aids protein metabolismB12 (Cobalamin) (Cyanocobalamin injectable form)Essential for the production and regeneration of red blood cells, activates enzyme function.Choline (Part of the B complex)Essential for fat metabolism, aids liver function and in transport and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.Biotin (Part of the B complex)Assists with the metabolism of protein and fats, required for health of hair and nails.B15 (Pangamic acid) (Di-Isopropylamine Dichloroacetate injection)Involved in tissue and cell oxygenation, fat metabolism, and glandular system. In the injectable form it dilates the blood vessels, assists in cell oxygenation and waste product removal from muscle tissue.Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)Canines produce vitamin C in the gut and generally do not require additional sources in the diet.Of some benefit as a urinary acidifier (oral) to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections, and in the treatment of spinal disc damage (by injection)Vitamin D (Calciferol)Essential for bone development and the absorption of calcium from the dietVitamin EAssists circulation, cell oxygenation, fertility.Vitamin KAgain produced by healthy canines in the gut, essential for the production of the prothrombin required for normal blood clotting.Hypervitaminosis (excessive vitamins)Hypervitaminosis is more common than Hypovitaminosis (vitamin deficiency) due to the practice of excessive supplementation.More is certainly not better. Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the urine and place increased stress on the kidneys, while fat-soluble vitamins are stored and, therefore, are potentially toxic. Excess Vitamin A may result in bone and joint pain, brittle bones and dry skin. Excess Vitamin D may result in very dense bones, soft tissue calcification or bone joint calcification.Anti-vitaminsThese basically stop the body using the specific vitamin and may therefore cause deficiencies. For example, avidin, found in the egg white of raw eggs may cause a biotin deficiency, and sulphur dioxide widely used as a preservative in knackery meat, destroys the thiamine in the meat and any thiamine supplementation. Sulphur dioxide has also been implicated in reducing the ability of Haemoglobin to carry oxygen throughout the body.Minerals and Trace elementsThe soil in Australia is notoriously low in minerals and trace elements, as an end result the meat provided in the greyhound’s diet is generally low in minerals and trace elements. Therefore it tends to be necessary to provide added minerals and trace elements to the diet. Calcium Essential for bone growth, muscle function including the heart muscles, assists in the utilization of phosphorus.PhosphorusFunctions in conjunction with calcium for healthy bone growth, and helps maintain pH of blood.ChlorineA trace element required for liver function, protein digestion, and electrolyte balance.ChromiumA trace element involved in utilization of sugars, cholesterol metabolism, and heart protein synthesis.CopperA trace element required for the absorption of iron, protein metabolism, healthy skin, and connective tissue.FluorineA trace element required for strong bones and teeth.IodineA trace element essential for the production of thyroxin, the thyroid hormoneIronEssential for the production of haemoglobin, the oxygen carrier of the bloodManganeseA trace element required for strong tendon and ligament development in growing pups, enzyme function, and the nervous system.MagnesiumA trace element required for nervous system, enzyme function, muscle tone, and blood pH balance.MolybdenumA trace element involved in enzyme function.PotassiumEssential for normal muscle contraction, heart function, and maintaining fluid balanceSeleniumA trace element required for liver regeneration, pancreatic and haemoglobin function.SiliconA trace element required for strong bone growth, hair and teeth.SodiumEssential for correct electrolyte balance and regulation of body fluidsSulphurA trace element required for skin, hair, and nails.ZincAn extremely important trace element involved in many enzyme functions, the formation of DNA and body protein, essential for skin, coat and the immune system.As you can see from the above list there are a large number of vitamins, minerals and trace elements required for normal body function.Administration of vitaminsVitamins are versatile things and may be administered in several ways. They can be used by injection by the intravenous, intra-muscular or subcutaneous route, or orally by tablet, capsule, paste, drops or powder form. In human medicine, oral administration is preferred, except for vitamin B12 where injections are by far the most satisfactory method. In veterinary medicine, injections are frequently used for various reasons. A quicker response and higher levels can be expected in these cases. With oral forms, one consideration is absorption, which may be restricted in some cases, so levels may be less effective. Astute manufacturers are aware of these matters and formulate accordingly.  Feramo Greyhound (Vetsearch) and VAM paste (Nature Vet) are two such preparations where high quality, scientifically balanced nutrients are carefully blended to ensure maximum benefits are obtained form the supplement. Vitamins, whether oral or injectable presentations, are often combined with minerals and/or homeopathic agents, and the combinations are usually very effective. Oral forms have the advantage that greyhounds do not become sore or needle shy. Also, unskilled trainers – who have not been trained or supervised in administration technique by their veterinarian – feel more comfortable. As these presentations are usually rich in B complex vitamins, I will give some examples later on in this article.OralMost human B complex vitamin combinations (with or without minerals), Feramo Greyhound (Vetsearch), VAM paste (Nature Vet), Keylomin Organic Mineral and Vitamin Supplement for Greyhounds (BVR), Nutrigel (Ilium), Rebound (Vetsearch), Troy Vite B (Troy).InjectionsB Complex (RWR Nature Vet), B Complex (Troy), B Complex (Advance), Hemo 15 (Vasco), Hemoplex (Troy), VAM (RWR Nature Vet).Please note: Hemo 15, Hemoplex and VAM contain vitamins, plus amino acids and minerals.GREYHOUND ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1) Triceps (Monkey Muscles)Brachiocephalicus Deltoid Brachialis Trachial Pectoral Trapezius Supraspinatus  Clavicle Obliquous Abdominus Externus Lumbo Dorsal Fascia  Gluteus Medius Gluteus Maximus Dorsal Sacroccygens Semitendinosus Biceps Femoris Gracilus  Gastrocnemius Long Digital Extensor Obturator Internus Flexor Hallicus Longus Anterior Tibial  Medial and Lateral Gastrocnemius  &  superficial digital Flexor Sartorius (Whips) Tensor Fascia (Triangles)(B)   The Major Bone Structure Skull Vertebrae (Cervical “7”) Scapula Thorax (Ribcage)Sternum (Breast Bone)Humerous Radius Ulna Carpus Matacarpus Phalanges Thoracic Vertebrae  Lumbar Vertebrae Femur (Thigh Bone)Patella (‘knee cap’, ‘stifle’)Fibula Tibi Tarsus Metatarsus Spinal Column and Tail Pelvis Acetabulum (Socket)  Hock Clinical Aspects of the Greyhound Robert L. Gillette, DVM, MSE–The veterinary profession is currently witnessing an increased demand from our clientele for information concerning performance of the canine athlete. The expectations come as a result of the scientific advancements in human sports medicine. If a pet owner is only interested in companionship, minimal stress will be placed upon the pet’s body. As the athletic demands of the owner increase there is a proportional increas-e in the physical demands placed upon the animal’s body. A certain level of energy is needed to maintain homeostasis, and additional energy is utilized during physical activity. Designing the proper nutritional program begins by defining the type of activity and then the level of activity the dog will be asked to perform. Once the activity requirements are determined, the components of the daily feeding regimen can be formulated. In addition, supplementation can be utilized to address additional energy requirement needed by the different activities. A professional and informed approach to feeding can enhance performance and minimize problems that can result in poor performance.The body needs energy to maintain homeostasis, and additional energy during physical activity. The maintenance energy requirement (MER) is defined as the energy used by a moderately active adult dog in a thermoneutral environment (MER=30 kcal/# for a 50+ pound dog). When the body performs at a level greater than its normal daily routine there is a greater for energy. Physical activities can be divided into two categories: strength/power activities and endurance activities. Strength/power events are of short duration (< 2 minutes) and are performed at intensities that are maximal or supramaximal. Some events are intermediate, they are performed at varying intensities for a duration of 2-4 minutes. Endurance events usually last longer than four minutes and are performed at intensities < 90% of maximal aerobic power (VO2 max). It is estimated that a dog hunting for one hour utilizes 1.1 x MER, a full day of hunting utilizes 1.4-1.5 x MER, and a sled dog pulling for one day uses 2-4 x MER. -The body utilizes three systems to provide energy for the body. The type of activity defines which of the systems will be used. The immediate energy source is from the one enzyme system. It provides energy for the first five to twenty seconds. This system uses intracellular ATP, Creatine Phosphate (CP), and the ADP/myokinase reaction to provide energy for increased body activity. The glycolytic energy pathway provides energy from five to twenty seconds up to two minutes. Energy comes from the anaerobic breakdown of glucose. This is a more complicated form of energy production involving multiple steps and enzymes. The third energy source is from oxidative metabolism. It starts approximately two minutes after the start of the physical exercise. It is the most complicated energy system. It can use various substrates and is the most efficient energy system. Strength/power activities rely heavily upon the one enzyme and the glycolytic energy systems, and endurance activities rely upon the oxidative energy systems. Racing Kennel Supplies – What Every Trainer Needs Vitamins: Supplements to cover any deficits in the diet Rubs/DMSO: Heating rubs to increase local circulation, therefore promote healing in sore muscles. DMSO is an anti-inflammatory used topically particularly for joint, tendon and ligament injuries Antibiotics: Broad spectrum to treat/prevent local infections in open wounds and cuts, tonsillitis, diarrhea, etc. Anti-diarrheals: Alternative and complementary treatments to Antibiotics (ex. Immodium) Vet-Wrap Tape: Elastic bandage that sticks to itself, not the dog.Alcohol: Topical antiseptic which is also good for cleaning ears, disinfecting tools like tweezers, disinfecting skin, etc.Hydrogen Peroxide: Treatment for open wounds and teeth cleaning.Anti-fungal: Treatment for a variety of fungal infections that can affect the skin (ex. Tincture of Iodine, Betadine, Fungicide, Gentian Violet, etc.)Electrolytes: For prevention and stabilization of dehydration situations that might arise from heavy work, extreme weather, stress due to illness, etc.Bag of Fluids: Sterile plain physiological fluids for any case where intravenous re-hydration is necessaryAspirin: Basic pain relief and anti-inflammatory. Helps to reduce temperature in feverPotassium supplement: Replacement for depletion due to stress (see electrolytes). Essential to correct muscle functionCalcium: Essential for bone growth, muscle function (including heart muscles) and assists in the utilization of phosphorus Canine Performance Inhibitors There are 3 general conditions that have a detrimental affect on performance: FatigueThe moment fatigue sets in, it will begin to diminish the level of performance.  Energy and focus is diverted away from the activity and utilized by the body to maintain function. Designing a training and conditioning program to suit the type of work or athletic event your dog competes in can minimize the affects of fatigue.  The program should address: Genetics (breeding), Training, Conditioning, Nutrition, and Health Care. Pain The effects of pain on performance usually go unnoticed.  The dog has the ability to minimize pain by altering body movement in such a way that the abnormality is unperceivable by the naked eye.  This altered movement created by the primary cause of pain puts altered forces upon the rest of the body.  In the athletic or active dog these abnormal forces lead to secondary and tertiary gait problems.  At some point in this chain of events breakdown occurs and an injury will be t- If the drive to compete is not in the dog it does not matter what kind of condition the dog is in it will not perform at it’s full potential.  This psychology could be a result of genetics or training, or it could be medical.   Both of the two previous affecters can alter the psychology or drive of the canine athlete.  Sometimes the will to perform will over-ride these conditions.  This can be good for a single event, but can push the body past normal limits which can affect future performances.  The effects of fatigue or pain will then act to divert attention away from the competitive performance or daily task.  Before beginning any animal behavior therapy the medical problems should be resolved.- The effects of pain on performance usually go unnoticed.  The dog has the ability to minimize pain by altering body movement in such a way that the abnormality is unperceivable by the naked eye.  This altered movement created by the primary cause of pain puts altered forces upon the rest of the body.  In the athletic or active dog these abnormal forces lead to secondary and tertiary gait problems.  At some point in this chain of events breakdown occurs and an injury will be aggravated to a perceivable extent. Psychology If the drive to compete is not in the dog it does not matter what kind of condition the dog is in it will not perform at it’s full potential.  This psychology could be a result of genetics or training, or it could be medical.   Both of the two previous affecters can alter the psychology or drive of the canine athlete.  Sometimes the will to perform will over-ride these conditions.  This can be good for a single event, but can push the body past normal limits which can affect future performances.  The effects of fatigue or pain will then act to divert attention away from the competitive performance or daily task.  Before beginning any animal behavior therapy the medical problems should be resolved.INJURIES & HEALTH ISSUES FRACTURES & DISLOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH RACING GREYHOUND J.F. Dee and L.G. Dee Fractures and dislocations of the racing greyhound can be of any type, but certain injuries are more common. Many of these injuries are rare in other breeds. The following compilation is from a small animal practice in south Florida. Although a few puppies are seen, most of the greyhounds treated are adult racing dogs. Injuries have been seen in the following frequencies: COMMON INJURIES Accessory carpal fractures Metacarpal (metatarsal) fractures P1-P2 instability P2-P3 instability Central tarsal fractures P1, P2, or P3 fractures 4th tarsal fracture OCCASIONAL INJURIES Radial and/or ulnar fractures Sesamoid fractures Metacarpal (metatarsal)-phalangeal instability Calcaneal fractures Third tarsal fractures (to common) Malleolar fractures (to rare) Plantar proximal intertarsal subluxation RARE INJURIES Scapular fractures Humeral fractures Elbow fractures Styloid fractures Radial carpal fractures Small chips of numbered carpal bones Acetabular fractures Ischial fractures Femoral fractures Tibial fractures Talar fractures 2nd tarsal subluxations Dorsal proximal intertarsal subluxations Plantar tarsometatarsal subluxations In summary, it can be stated that the fractures that are common to the racing greyhound occur primarily through indirect forces, while those injuries that occur in companion animals are usually a result of direct trauma. When direct forces injure the greyhound, it is generally due to a spill, hitting the wall, or hitting the catch curtain. The best success in greyhound practice is “a return to form,” that is, the injury does not hinder the patient in later races. Less favorable is “a return to win,” although the “win” may be in a lower caliber race or smaller track with smaller purses. Thus, a grade A (top grade) might drop down to grade D (lowest grade), and still win a race, albeit at a lower grade. The lowest form of success would be to “return to racing,” which means the dog comes in third or fourth, at least paying its way. Complete failure is to lose money for the owner by not racing again. Some patients are operated, however, with the understanding that they are going to be retired for breeding stock DISEASES & HEALTH ISSUE Anaesthesia Greyhounds are sensitive to anaesthesias since they have such little body fat content.  If your vet is not familiar with greyhounds, make sure that they avoid the short acting thiobarbiturates (that contain sulfur) such as Pentothal.  This is due to the delayed metabolism of these sulfur containing drugs, resulting in the prolongation of anesthesia and the excitement phase of recovery. (Robinson, 1986) Arthritis The greyhound is not immune from degenerative joint disease – a problem shared with all other breeds.  The clinical signs are first observed as a reluctance to move from a position of rest and a stiff or stilted gait, progressing with time to an actual varying degree of lameness and swollen joints. Bloat (Gastric Dilation/Torsion Syndrome) A very serious life-threatening condition in which the stomach first becomes dilated (enlarged), then twisted within the abdominal cavity. The twisting or torsion results in a rapid increase  of gas together with fluid (leaking in from the blood vessels) which has no way to empty from the occluded stomach. The twisted stomach starts to die due to an inability of the compressed blood vessels to get blood to or away from the stomach and adjacent parts of the digestive tube.  Blood pressure falls and the greyhound goes into shock and dies within hours of the start of the problem. Clinical signs are a distended abdomen, rapid panting, pain, restlessness and excessive salivation. Kennel Cough (Bordetella Bronchiseptica) Kennel cough (KC) is a common term used to describe infectious tracheobronchitis in dogs. Kennel cough is the most common cause of sudden-onset, paroxysmal, “honking” or hacking cough (often in association with gagging and retching behavior) in dogs.  Recent contact with a single or group of infected dogs (with or without clinical signs) predisposes your dog to developing KC. The disease is usually mild and self limiting and often resolves with no, or minimal, medical intervention. Under certain circumstances such as immunocompromised dogs, dogs with chronic abnormalities of the respiratory tract, or dogs with increased exposure to infectious agents outside of the KC complex, the disease can be more severe and necessitate a thorough physical examination and diagnostic evaluation of the animal.. Bronchiseptica produces proteins on it’s exterior that allow it to adhere to the surface of the respiratory tract tissue and it secretes toxins that destroy or inhibit functions of normal cells within the respiratory tract and the immune system. Bronchiseptica can also invade cells. This ability to enter host cells can offer bacterial pathogens several survival advantages and may be of special importance in the pathogenesis of canine bronchiseptica infections. Bordetella bronchiseptica is the most common bacterial isolate from dogs with KC and can be responsible for causing the disease in the absence of any prior or concurrent viral respiratory tract infections. Canine Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Streptococci are a family of gram-positive bacteria which cause either localized or systemic infections in humans and animals. While some strains rarely cause disease and are often considered to be commensal inhabitants of the skin and mucosal surfaces (oral, nasal, intestinal), other strains are capable of causing life-threatening primary infections. In dogs, Streptococci are known for their ability to occasionally cause septicemia in puppies and a range of localized diseases in adults. Approximately 10 years ago, new strains of Streptococci (Group A, beta-hemolytic) emerged as the cause of a previously unrecognized disease in humans. The clinical disease became known as Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) because it closely mimics the better known “Toxic Shock” in women caused by toxin producing strains of Staphylococci. Rapid onset, high fever, hypotension and shock are prominent characteristics of STSS in humans. At approximately the same time, a number of unusual cases of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) caused by Streptococci were also reported in humans. This syndrome relates to a very aggressive and rapidly advancing infection of subcutaneous tissues with extensive tissue destruction and high mortality rates. Typically, dogs that develop STSS are healthy prior to being found very sick only a few hours later. The course of the disease of initial recognition of disease to death can be as short as 6 hours. Typically, infected dogs are found in lateral recumbence, either being too weak to move or experiencing rigidity with mild convulsions. At an early stage vomiting may occur. Rapid, uncontrolled fine muscle fasciculations are often noted. A consistent and important clinical finding is a very high temperature (greater than 105 degrees F). Treatment at this point with injectable antibiotics (clindamycin or crystalline penicillin-G) is important in order to increase the likelihood of recovery. As the disease progresses a deep, nonproductive cough typical of pulmonary edema develops. Rapidly, spontaneous hemorrhaging typical of disseminated intravascular coagulation develops which is associated with coughing up blood, bleeding from the nose, severe bruising of the skin, and in some cases bloody diarrhea. Profound hypotension and toxic cardiomyopathy may develop. At this point, antibiotics and even with aggressive shock therapy are generally not sufficient to save these dogs. Cancer Hemangiosarcoma Hemangiosarcoma is a tumor that originates in the blood vessels. It develops more often in dogs than in any other species. It is a difficult cancer to treat since it spreads readily and usually starts in the internal organs, so it is often well-advanced by the time it is diagnosed. Sometimes, however, it shows up as skin tumors known as cutaneous hemangiosarcoma, which look somewhat like blood blisters. These are more common in breeds of dogs that have thin hair coats, with little or no hair on their bellies, leading to the belief that sun exposure may be a factor. Fortunately, this type seems to be much less aggressive in nature and surgical removal is can be quite effective if done promptly. Osteoscarcoma While greyhounds can be susceptible to other types of cancer just like any other breed of dog, these two types of cancer seem to occur more frequently. Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer, and will typically occur in the long bones of the leg, with the lower end of the front leg bone near the “ankle” being the most common site. Osteosarcoma occurs mainly in large dogs with long legs. It is a very aggressive and painful cancer and dogs are usually euthanized within a few months of diagnosis if they are not treated. Standard treatment involves amputation of the affected leg and chemotherapy. While it sounds awful, a greyhound can do well with just three legs. They can still run and they even manage to learn how to balance on two legs so they can hike the third one on bushes and trees. Alabama Rot Disease syndrome which is a rapidly spreading skin condition that can progress throughout the body with a resulting kidney failure and death of the greyhound. Chilblains Occur on the tips of the ears as itchy irritations, cracks, or ulcers.  Cold weather and poor blood circulation in the ear tips result in a constriction and narrowing of the blood vessels in the margin of the ear. This reduced circulation means less oxygen reaching the cells of the skin and cartilage. Consequently, these tissues die and splits or ulcers develop on the ear tips. Ringworm A fungal disease of the hair rather than of the skin.  Attacks the shaft of the hair causing it to break off and leave short bristles protruding from the skin surface.  This distinguishes it from mange infestation which causes complete loss of hair. The fungus moves outward from the central area of the infestation, causing the characteristic round distinct lesions. Sarcoptic Mange An inflammatory parasitic disease of the skin caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites.  When they burrow into the skin, they produce an intensely itchy, reddened skin.  The loss of hair progresses to thickening and wrinkling of the skin, self-trauma, and secondary bacterial infection. It generally affects ear flaps, elbows, hocks, abdomen, and chest. Laryngeal Paralysis Laryngeal paralysis is a disease that shows up most often in older large breed dogs, and is the result of the laryngeal nerve no longer being able to efficiently conduct impulses to the muscles of the larynx. This causes the larynx to block the airway, making it hard for the dog to breathe. Most of the time the cause for this is not known. One theory is that as the body ages the nerve is no longer able to work as well as it once did, and as the laryngeal nerve is very long (it runs from the brain down through the neck, around the heart and back up to the larynx), this is entirely possible. Also, a low level of thyroid hormone in has been implicated in some cases. Greyhounds, and sighthounds in general, tend to have a lower level of thyroid hormone than other breeds of dog, but it is not known whether this has a special significance in the rate of laryngeal paralysis in greyhounds or not. Regardless of the cause, surgery to tie one flap of the larynx back out of the way is the standard treatment. Canine Distemper A highly contagious viral (paramyxovirus) disease that can affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of Greyhounds.  It is the most common viral disease of dogs.  Canine distemper is most often seen in young greyhounds, three to six months of age, a time frame that corresponds to decreasing maternal antibodies.  When susceptible animals are exposed to Canine Distemper Virus, up to 75% will become ill and 50% to 90% will die from the disease.  Clinical signs include and increase in temperature (fever) above 103˚F around days 4 to 7.  At this time, there is also a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood. Physical signs include weeping eyes (conjunctivitis), runny nose (rhinitis), coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, increased hardness of foot pads, reluctance to eat, dehydration, and weight loss. Pannus (chronic superficial keratitis) Pannus is an auto-immune disease, meaning that it occurs when the body’s immune system for some reason goes haywire and starts attacking healthy normal cells. It is most common in German Shepherds, but greyhounds are also seem to get their share of this condition. Pannus is limited to the eye and is treatable with eye drops. Prompt attention is important, however, because it can lead to blindness if left untreated. It is also suggested that the dog’s eyes be protected from the sun. Hot Weather / Heat Stroke Signs of heat stroke are panting excessively, anxiety, bright red gums and possibly bloodshot eyes. The signs are subtle. Get the greyhound into cold water and ice to get their temperature down. If you are in the car, stand the greyhound in front of the air conditioner on full blast until you can quickly get to ice and water. Aspirin will help get the temperature down. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is the result of low production of hormones by the thyroid gland.  The symptoms can include skin and coat problems, sudden onset of aggressive behavior, itching lethargy, musky odor, among others.  A simple blood test will diagnose this condition. Canine Parvovirus Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract resulting in a bloody diarrhea which causes death.  The virus is very resistant, surviving in the environment for months to years. Common household bleach or several commercial parvovirus-specific antiviral disinfectants are the best disinfecting agents for destroying the virus.  Susceptible greyhounds pick up the virus orally from the feces of infected dogs.  The virus then multiplies in the nearby lymphoid tissues such as lymph nodes and tonsils of the throat. If left Canine Coronavirus Causes a highly contagious diarrhea that is most severe in young greyhounds and spreads rapidly through a susceptible kennel.  The virus is obtained from the feces of an infected greyhound which can shed the virus for several weeks after apparent recovery or from the environment in which a sick greyhound has defecated. Clinical signs include sudden onset of diarrhea with or without vomiting.  The vomiting, if present, usually only lasts 24-36 hours.  The diarrhea results in orange colored manure (feces) that very in consistency from soft to projectile, water material containing mucous and blood.Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Exposure to tick diseases are unfortunately rather common in  greyhounds, mostly due to the fact that they live in kennels, where it can be easy for ticks to flourish. Tick diseases can be very serious, and the symptoms can be vague, leading to misdiagnosis. In recent years, however, both veterinarians and greyhound owners have become much more aware of tick diseases, resulting in quicker diagnosis and more rapid treatment.  Blood testing for exposure to tick diseases, known as a tick titer, can be done by a veterinarian.Canine Ehrlichiosis Transmitted by tick bites in tropical and subtropical countries where brown ticks are present.  Clinical signs include fever, reluctance to eat, discharges from the eyes and nose, a tendency to bruise or bleed easily, enlargement of the lymph nodes, anemia, and difficulty in breathing. Canine Babesiosis A tick-borne protozoal disease of the blood of greyhounds and other canines that results in anemia.  The parasite, Babesia canis, has worldwide distribution, but is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions such as the southeastern United States. Clinical signs include pale gums, fever, yellowish color to the mucous membranes of the mouth, eye and vagina (in females), weakness, depression and reluctance to eat. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever A tick-borne disease with clinical signs of fever, weakness, depression and loss of appetite. Lyme disease Initially attacks the joins and can cause inflammatory problems of the heart and the nervous system.Heartworms A major parasitic danger to Greyhounds in those geographical locations where high temperatures, humid conditions and certain species of mosquitoes are predominant.  The parasite is a roundworm (nematode) whose infective larval stage is passed from Greyhound to Greyhound by mosquitoes.  When a mosquito with infective larva bites a greyhound, the larva goes into the tissues.  There, in approximately 100 days, the larvae go through maturation stages before they enter the small pulmonary arteries carrying blood from the heart to the lungs.  The larvae grow into adult worms that measure between 12 to 30 centimeters (4 to 12 inches) long.  A greyhound may be infected for 9 to 10 months without showing any clinical signs.  However, in the later stages of infestation, the performance is often decreased due to inefficient delivery of blood by the blocked heart to the required tissues during exercise.  Greyhounds will develop a chronic cough and may collapse or show weakness after a trail or race Roundworm Nematode that infests the intestines of the greyhound if the greyhound ingests the worms off of the contaminated ground.  Clinical signs include coughing labored breathing due to lung damage and often, secondary bacterial infection of the lung damage (pneumonia), vomiting, diarrhea, possible obstruction of the digestive tube (constipation) and malnutrition. Whipworm Long nematodes that infect greyhounds once they are ingested from the ground.  Heavy infestations can cause clinical signs of diarrhea (that may contain blood), abdominal paid, weight loss, and “poor doing” as the worms irritate and suck blood from the inner lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Tapeworm Belong to two groups, Taenia species and Dipylidium caninum. Infestation of the former results from the greyhound ingesting rodents, carcasses of infected sheep or cattle, squirrels, hamsters or wild ruminants. Greyhounds obtain the Dipylidium caninum tapeworms from biting at and ingesting fleas and lice.  Clinical signs include intermittent gas (flatulence), mucus coating around the stool, or diarrhea.  When the greyhound is infested with the adult Dipylidium caninum tapeworms, they may excessively lick the anal region or drag their hindquarters along the ground due to irritation of this area by the worms.  Tapeworms reproduce by releasing segments with eggs (proglotids).  These can often be seen at the anus or around the hindquarters of the affected greyhound or found in fecal matter.  Weight loss and poor hair coat may be caused by heavy tapeworm infestations.Hookworm One of three species, Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense and Uncinaria stenocephala.  Ancylostoma caninum is found in tropical and subtropical areas while Ancylostoma braziliense is found worldwide in temperate climates. Uncinaria is found in the colder regions of Europe, North America and Australia.  They are small worms which can produce ulceration in areas of the small intestine causing diarrhea. The greyhound becomes infested by ingesting the larvae off the ground, by eating a rodent who has ingested larvae, or, in the case of Ancylostoma, by penetration of the hookworm larvae through the skin of the greyhound lying in a contaminated area.  Clinical signs are most severe in the young pups.  They can cause severe blood loss and anemia and can result in death within 2 weeks after birth in pups with heavy parasite load. Pale gums, weakness, weight loss, dark colored manure (due to the blood in it), poor hair coat, and sudden death are the prominent clinical signs.Dennis McKeon, MA Committee Member Contact: AS NATURE DESIGNED THEM – GREYHOUND RACING by Dennis McKeon I belong to one of the most oppressed minorities in the country. You wouldn’t know it by looking at me. My oppression has nothing to do with my skin color, my religion, my sex, or even my nationality, which is American.Yet for over 30 years, a small class of working people who are employed as professional, state-licensed caretakers and breeders of Racing Greyhounds, have been subjected to a relentless onslaught of slander, libel, and otherwise vicious assaults on their profession of choice, as well as their character, by assorted groups of ideologues and organized, angry mobs of animal rights fanatics.The media has been only too willing to give voice to those who believe that it is inhumane for Racing Greyhounds, who are bred specifically to be racing athletes, to give vent to their innermost need and most visceral instincts, which are rooted in their prehistoric genetics, while almost completely ignoring the voices of those people who are the actual custodians of this most ancient of dog breeds.In Massachusetts today, the animal rights activists of a political action, of an animal rights group which calls itself Grey2K, are once again out in force, canvassing the malls and pet stores of the Commonwealth. They are trying to get the 68,000 signatures necessary to pass their latest version of an already failed ballot initiative, which seeks, covertly, this time, to ban the state-regulated racing of Racing Greyhounds in Massachusetts.In 2000, the original ballot question that Grey2K had authored was defeated by the voters. This time, they have suddenly taken an interest in increasing the state’s penalties on those who keep fighting dogs and engage in dog fighting, and just as suddenly developed an acute sensitivity toward the nebulous abuse of service dogs.The ballot initiative this time barely mentions Greyhounds or greyhound racing, until the last sentence. So now they are able to approach and hopefully fool voters into thinking that they are signing a petition that will actually do something to prevent the breeding of pit bulls and the abuse of service dogs (which it won’t, as there is already strong legislation on these matters), all the while attempting to cleverly couch their true agenda, which is and always has been, to ban greyhound racing.They didn’t get the result they sought the last time the issue was put before the voters, so they have obfuscated their true goal, and correlated the lawful racing of dogs who are bred specifically for that purpose, by state sanctioned and licensed trainers and kennel operators, to the unlawful, deliberate and underground savagery of pit fighting, where the intent is to maim and kill.Apparently this tactic is working, and the voicemail at the website of the Greyhound Racing Association of America received a particularly shocking call, from a Massachusetts resident, who encountered Grey2K’s activists one day recently, and visited their website, which is entirely devoted to defaming greyhound racing, and those who do it lawfully. As a retired member of the minority who are in clear and present danger of losing their jobs as a result of the treachery of Grey2K, and as an unabashed advocate of the Racing Greyhound, and his need to do what nature intended him to, I felt obligated to author the following response to the woman, who was so obviously disturbed by the lies she had heard from Grey2K.After 4 decades of association with the Racing Greyhound breed, and with hundreds of supremely dedicated professionals who are employed by greyhound racing and its infrastructure, I’ve grown tired of the lies and the prejudices of the various animal rights extremists, whose “final solution” for all supposed animal abuse is the eventual extinction of all domestic animals. It’s time the media let the other side be heard.Dear Neighbor,It was very upsetting to hear your message on the GRA website, inasmuch as I am your fellow resident of the Commonwealth, and also a former greyhound racing professional.I infer that your numerous references to “you people”; as in …. “And I think you people are horrible and I hope you lose the fight,” refers not specifically to the garden-variety “you people” who are your fellow denizens of the Commonwealth —- a majority of whom voted against the abolition of greyhound racing only 4 years ago —– but to a specific class of us, none of whom are apparently known to you personally.I would further infer that you aren’t pointedly speaking to any of the “you people” who are of a different religion, race or nationality than yourself.So I guess you must mean me ….. or “us.” That is, the class of “you people” who happen to be greyhound racing professionals.Anyhow, your neighbor is one of the “you people” who once bred, raised and trained Racing Greyhounds, 18 hours a day, 7 days a week and holidays, with no time off for good behavior, and no fringe benefits, other than having known and loved, and been loved by so many wonderful Racing Greyhounds —- one of those “you people” who have seemingly and suddenly become the object of your scorn.While I didn’t recognize your voice, it could be that we live in the same town in Massachusetts, or that our children or grandchildren go to the same schools, or are even friends.Heck, you and I might have gone to school together, and perhaps even known some of the same friends. We might have seen one another at the supermarket once, and maybe we even exchanged greetings and/or pleasantries. It’s a small world, and an even smaller state, after all. But, I digress.So far, the ideologues at Grey2K have not yet passed a law that requires any of us Greyhound Racing professionals, or past-professionals, to wear a scarlet letter on our brow.They really don’t need to, because of their willingness and skill at cultivating the sort of unabashed prejudice you have expressed (unwittingly, I hope) , among the public at large —– the vast majority of whom are much like yourself, having no empirical knowledge of or experience with Racing Greyhounds, or of greyhound racing itself.Not to worry. That makes you just like Grey2K, and their army of anti-racing zealots, inasmuch as they also have no experience with, or knowledge of, Racing Greyhounds or greyhound racing. None whatsoever. Hopefully, you have the intellectual curiosity to question what you have supposedly “learned” from those who have not one iota of expertise with the matters at hand.Where to begin?Well, we can start with the Racing Greyhounds themselves, who are actually a unique and specific population of canines. The descendants of ancient dogs, they evolved into “greyhound” form in the wild, as a matter of natural selection, in prehistoric times.Recent investigations of the canine genome, by scientists, recognize a strain of DNA (the building blocks of life) as being specifically “greyhound,” and the one from which a significant percentage of all the dogs who have been born and who have lived and died, throughout the ages, have descended.Greyhounds love to run, and they have since the dawn of time. They are naturally inclined and predisposed to it. That this was not the case was never arguable to anyone who had any experience whatever with the breed, and its no longer arguable as a matter of hard science.At any rate, the wild, prehistoric greyhound survived by his uncanny ability to chase down small game, dispatch it, and eat it. Greyhounds lived in packs, and established hierarchies that are typical of the myriad canines who have descended from them.The strongest and the swiftest of them ruled the packs and begot the whelps, who would carry on with the future of the pack, were they themselves strong enough to survive, and to then contribute their “successful” genetics to the population, so that it could evolve correctly, and take care of itself.And so it went, until men began to domesticate wolves and other wild canines. Apparently, the ancient Egyptians were especially fond of the wild, greyhound dogs who roamed the earth in their time, and they began to breed them for their own pleasure and purpose. Greyhounds were prized for their grace and beauty, as well as their deadly skill as hunters and coursers, and gatherers of game.The greyhound eventually found its way to Europe and to the New World, and was always prized for the same attributes and aptitudes that so enchanted the Pharaohs and their subjects.Western World greyhound fanciers and those in rural, agricultural areas, who employed greyhounds to dispatch vermin and pests, soon undertook the task of “selectively breeding” only the fastest of the fast, in order to produce a more lethal hunter and courser, gifted of ever greater speed and stamina, so that they were able to perform their job in the grand scheme of human survival and progress, ever more efficiently.According to his writings, possessed by the family of Owen P. Smith, the man who invented the mechanical lure, (which impelled the advent of track racing for greyhounds), said that one of the primary motivations for his invention was to spare the use of live rabbits, which were once coursed by greyhounds in competition.His invention allowed athletic competition between and among greyhounds, without the need for live game, and on a specially prepared and maintained surface, which was considerably more forgiving than the often rocky or otherwise rugged terrain of the coursing field or hunting grounds.o a new sport and new business sprung up around the Greyhound, beginning, in earnest, in the early 1930s. States became attracted to it, because of the windfall of taxes and fees they could levy on those who gambled on greyhound racing, those who owned the Racing Greyhounds, and those who owned the racing venues —- i.e. the racetracks.The public, always fascinated by speed and animals, lionized greyhound racing, and the Racing Greyhound became known as the “poor man’s racehorse.” The sport, because of the greyhound’s historic favor among royalty, became known as “The Sport of Queens.”Hundreds of millions of dollars for the public good has been generated by greyhound racing over the decades, and it remains one of, if not the most liberally taxed businesses in the country —- and the Commonwealth.For his part, the Racing Greyhound, not to be confused with the “show” greyhound, is the functional, modern day incarnation of those wild, prehistoric greyhounds, who found their way into the kingdoms and the hearts of the Pharaohs and their subjects, all those centuries ago.Thanks to Greyhound Racing, and to the selective breeding of only the most well-adapted and perfectly evolved specimens from the population —– which competitive racing demands and compels —– the Racing Greyhound, as an individual with unique and specific set of athletic/survival aptitudes, and as a unique and highly functional population, differs very little from his prehistoric ancestors.He is kept genetically vibrant, and diverse, only because of greyhound racing, which alone supports the Racing Greyhound population, and the 46 different female families of Racing Greyhounds, from which flow the wellsprings of all greyhound vitality and well-being.ust as in nature, the way the prehistoric greyhound evolved, only the most well-adapted, dispositionally and genetically sound and “successful” Racing Greyhounds are bred ——and we measure this genetic success, by formal, state-regulated racing competition among Racing Greyhounds.Those greyhounds who distinguish themselves and their families by excellence in their racing performance, are the only greyhounds “selected” by breeders to carry on with the breed.Form follows function. Racing Greyhounds are bred to race, and their form is the same basic form as their prehistoric forbears, because their function is still essentially the same, racing being the only expression of the greyhound’s ancient and natural survival mechanism that is available to them today.It is no accident, that of all large canine breeds, the only breed that is free of the congenital, degenerative, crippling and excruciatingly painful defect of hip dysplasia is the Racing Greyhound. The genetics of morbidly unsound hips simply cannot exist in such a meticulously bred population of functional, performing athletes.The Racing Greyhound has the largest heart and greatest lung capacity of all canines, is among the most long-lived of the large breeds, and is, pound-for-pound, over 10 times faster than a Thoroughbred racehorse.American Kennel Club breeders of non-racing greyhounds have once again opened their “sirebook” to Racing Greyhounds, in order to reinvigorate and revitalize their tightly inbred bloodlines with the diverse and functional genetics of our 46 female families of Racing Greyhounds.While there are 75,000 in-training or actively racing and breeding Racing Greyhounds in the country, the entire population of non-racing greyhounds in the US numbers somewhere in the area of only 4,000 individuals, less than 10 percent of whom might be “breeding specimens” —- a dangerously small population, and a disastrously small breeding population.The visionary AKC breeder realizes that this small non-racing population will benefit immensely from genetic dosing with the highly refined athleticism of functional Racing Greyhound genetics — which are preserved and nurtured by greyhound racing, and the selective breeding of only it’s most functional specimens, who are illuminated, objectively for breeders, by competitive greyhound racing.Far from being an object of pity, the modern Racing Greyhound is a marvel of breed husbandry and custodianship, selective breeding, and athletic adaptation, but one whose prosperity and future is entirely dependent upon greyhound racing, which is the only thing that maintains, preserves and supports its diverse genetic wellsprings and therefore its genetic well-being.Greyhound Racing is the mechanism that makes Racing Greyhounds who and what they are. After 80 years and dozens and dozens of generations of selective race-breeding, it is fair to say that every cell of the Racing Greyhound is “racing imbued.”As for the bigots of Grey2K, they are an animal rights political action group, and they donate not one penny to the welfare of the racing greyhound, and they never have.None of their spokespersons has ever worked in a racing kennel, or raised a litter of racing greyhounds, or trained one as a racer. How they purport to know so much about racing and Racing Greyhounds is a matter for some conjecture on the part of reasonable people of good will toward their fellow man and their neighbor. Or by those who simply don’t want to be bilked into donating to a “cause,” the true purpose of which is to extract magnanimous salaries for its “braintrustees” from those donations.In a strictly regulated, state-run gaming enterprise like greyhound racing, it is simply unreasonable to think that the same people who spend hundreds of thousands, and even millions of dollars on the breeding, raising and acquisition of Racing Greyhounds, would deliberately or ignorantly subject them to the mythological abuses, or risks, such as those alleged in the literature and in the press releases of politically motivated hate-groups like Grey2K.It simply defies logic, as it defies financial feasibility, or more simply, fiscal sanity. Racing Greyhounds are finely tuned athletes, and as such, like any other athlete; they require an extremely high level of preparation, maintenance and human attention and affection, to perform their athletic function on a regular basis, and to fulfill their athletic potential.As an example of their sensationalized propaganda, Grey2K notes a state sirey on injuries, done at Raynham/Taunton Greyhound Park, over the course of a year.According to Grey2K’s own website, the sirey cited 262 greyhound injuries sustained by greyhounds while racing, in the 15,000 greyhound races which Raynham put on that year —- everything, from a broken toenail, to a pulled muscle, to a fractured hock.Sounds pretty gruesome, doesn’t it? That’s what Grey2K would like you to think. And hopefully, you’ll donate money to them. Rest assured, none of it will be spent on greyhound welfare. None of it ever has been.Nevertheless, an astute fifth grader would realize that 15,000 greyhound races translates into 120,000 individual greyhound performances —- since there are 8 dogs in each single race.So there were roughly 120,000 chances for greyhounds to be injured while racing at Raynham/Taunton during the duration of the sirey, and 262 of them sustained some sort of injury. So in fact, the actual incidence of greyhound injuries, as opposed to individual greyhound racing performances, is 0.218%.Which means that the real frequency of any single greyhound sustaining any sort of injury during any single racing performance is about 1 in 450.How does that relate to pets who are simply horsing around at the local dog park, or even in their own backyard? I really don’t know, and neither does Grey2K. And here we have come to the gaping yaw of their agenda of bigotry and prejudice, and to the depths of their hatred, unreason and myopia.The true measure of Racing Greyhound welfare is not ever referred to in any anti-racing propaganda article, or shrill, hysterical animal rights diatribe. The true measure of the wherewithal of the Racing Greyhound, or any other specific population of canines, is in how their well-being relates to the rest of the canine population. Period.In a society that euthanizes over 12 million abused, unwanted or abandoned pets a year, it was estimated by the independent animal welfare organization, Make Peace With Animals, that 85-90 percent of the yearly retiring population of Racing Greyhounds are placed in adoption programs, or sent back to breeders to carry on with the breed.Thanks to the hard work of selfless adoption volunteers and breed enthusiasts, as well as many from the “supply side” of greyhound racing, and the racetracks themselves, the Racing Greyhound has found a receptive and enthusiastic adoptive audience, which is increasing on a daily basis.t may comfort you somewhat, and reduce the level of your vitriol and outrage, to know that your neighbor not only trained Racing Greyhounds, but was fortunate enough to have found a group of enthusiastic Racing Greyhound owners and breed benefactors, many of whom are adoptive owners, and we began Race For Adoption.The winnings of the greyhounds who take part in the Race For Adoption concept are donated directly to adoption groups. We have raised nearly $100,000 in a year and a half. I had hoped that the tired, old politics of class-hatred, prejudice, bigotry, propaganda and prohibition, as expressed so eloquently by Grey2K, were a thing of the past. Apparently not. Silly me.Now that they have deliberately and disingenuously hidden their once-failed agenda of racing prohibition from the state’s voters, behind a sudden and entirely newfound interest in dog fighting and service dogs, that should speak volumes to you about the legitimacy of that anti-racing agenda.If that fails to move you, neighbor, please consider the scientific facts of greyhound genetics, and that as formal venues for racing greyhounds disappear, the population of racing greyhounds is exponentially reduced, effectively and exponentially also reducing its unique genetic diversity.Since many deadly and degenerative syndromes and diseases in canines are a direct result of disastrously reduced and inbred populations, the Grey2K agenda of prohibition/reduction/extinction is a patently anti-greyhound agenda.Please feel free to contact me, neighbor, if you would like to know any more of the truth about Racing Greyhounds and greyhound racing. After all, it’s a small world, and an even smaller state. Hopefully it’s not so small that there still isn’t room to let those greyhounds run and race, as nature designed them to. An entire population of Racing Greyhounds is counting on itDennis McKeon Swansea, MA RaceForAdoption.com Dennis McKeon was a professional greyhound trainer for a couple of decades in the 70s and 80s, and retired from the profession to find more stable and less demanding work, being a family man, and needing to spend time with that family. He has a wife, 4 children and 5 grandchildren. He stayed connected with the sport, having long been a fan and a sireent of bloodlines, and also a keeper of retired greyhounds as family pets. Today he helps promote his brainchild, Race For Adoption (http://www.RaceForAdoption.com), and do pedigree analysis and research, free of charge, for anyone who asks. He is a dedicated Committee Member of GRA/America (The Greyhound Racing Association of America – http://www.gra-america.org). He is working on writing a book about the Racing Greyhound Chromosome X-Factor, which will revolutionize how we view pedigrees and breeding in the future.THE TALE OF TWO GREAT GRANDCHILDREN by Tim O’Brien 2006 will mark the 100th anniversary of the first time Owen Patrick Smith viewed and organized his first coursing meet. It was in South Dakota that he would meet his destiny and conceive the idea in which we would see greyhounds run as we see horses race. In my first thoughts about the greyhound racing industry, I had felt completely detached from it, as I was born and raised in California which had outlawed Greyhound Racing. The legislation had been brought to a vote with the help of Earl Warren, district attorney of San Francisco, and later the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He was famous for his involvement and facilitation with the President Kennedy assassination investigation better known as the Warren Commission. Because of such events and throughout my childhood my family spoke little about dog racing. You would think that the descendants of the Founder and Inventor of Greyhound Racing would be very active and interested in its continuing history. Not that we were disinterested. No, we always had reminders of the past at home; like dog statues, figurines, and racing trophies of winning family dogs. Once my brother received, for Christmas, a Guinness Book of World Records, I believe that it was the 1979 edition, containing a greyhound record for the fastest mile and a quarter. The dog’s name was Ladylike, and it so happened that this was my grandmother’s dog. You could only imagine the excitement of each of us kids opening the page to read this fact. We practically wore out the spine on the book. This was one of the few indulgences with the history of our family that we experienced.It wasn’t until 1999 that I became really interested in our ancestry. Although the internet was pretty new it had many sites of interest. Almost out of pure curiosity I put my great grandfather’s name into the internet search and the first site that came up was an Animal Rights/Greyhound Rescue site from Northern Nevada. The headline read, “It is all Owen Patrick Smith’s Fault,” and a gruesome picture of a greyhound hanging from a noose and tree stared at me from the screen following these words. I sat there speechless. I knew that some people felt strongly about animals, but to have it come to this! I felt betrayed, appalled, angered, and at the same time had an amazing motivation. The first purpose of this search was to find the roots of my family tree, but it spurned another quest for information and, personally, I felt I needed to stop this madness.A letter was sent from our lawyer asking that the use of my great grandfather’s name and reference on the site to cease and desist, or print the truth. Without any acknowledgment they obliged my request, but it was an unacceptable end to the situation. Since then I have been very active in trying to find out more about the industry from its history to breeding, whelping to training, schooling to racing, and adoption to retirement. Throughout my research I have come in contact with some amazing people, one being the Greyhound Racing Hall of Fame director Ed Scheele. He helped point me in the direction to spread the truth of its history. Apparently, my grandmother had a lot of greyhound memories in some trunks, which never talked about and never seen! I took it upon myself to start unraveling the history of the very beginnings of Greyhound Racing. The first thing that I found out was an ironic point that the sport’s beginnings had been completely altruistic. Fact: Owen P. Smith invented Greyhound Racing to stop the killing of the rabbit in coursing! In my opinion, it was this little known fact that changed the contents of the website. In 2002, my wife, Julia, and I moved to Sacramento, California. We were really brand new to this area and found some comfort taking our Jack Russell Terrier to the dog park. Every once in a while I would come across a retired greyhound, an ex-racer. In conversations with their owners I found that they had a very negative opinion about racing and really no concrete facts to confirm what they were stating. In almost every instance these owners would say that they “rescued” the dog. I usually would not refute these claims because at that time I did not know enough about the racing industry to argue on its behalf. I also would not tell them how I was related to the industry, not because I was ashamed, but because I did not have the facts to positively back the industry. It was also because of the negative press and I never really wanted to start an argument. I had in the back of my mind to try to get a retired racer in my own home. Groups that “Rescued”/Placed greyhounds in homes would seldom call back or when I told them who I was and who my relations were they rarely had anything good to say about racing. Suffice to say we never received a dog, well, not yet. I continued my research about the industry and sireied the press for all types of opinions on Greyhound Racing. With all of this time and effort put into this endeavor, I still wanted to give a home to a greyhound, go through the experience and do my part to help this breed. If it was all my great-grandfather’s fault it was the least I could do, right? No, because I really wanted to open my home to another animal and if it had raced and was a champion or just a born couch potato, I desired to help.We contacted a group out of Walnut Creek, California, that received dogs from Mile High racetrack in Colorado. We went through the interview process and inspection. During the in-house visit, they saw some of my family pictures displayed and asked a few questions. In the interview, since I had done my research, I no longer had the hesitation about my storied family history. In March, 2003, we got the call that our greyhound would be flown into San Francisco and we could come down and pick him up. Finally I was doing something for the perpetuation of the history of at least one greyhound. When our dog, Bevo, which we now call Foley, came into our home he looked like the spitting image of our Jack Russell, Darby. I mean everyone who saw these two together, even some that had never seen a greyhound, thought that the two dogs were father and daughter, but not twins. The coincidences and similarities did not stop with appearances. After some investigation I found that Foley’s great grandfather, HB’s Commander (1999) and great grandmother, Buzz Off (1998) had been inducted into the Greyhound Racing Hall of Fame. The reason why this connection is so meaningful is that my great grandparents, Owen P. Smith (1973) and his wife Hannah M. Smith (2004), have also had the distinction of being inducted into the Greyhound Hall. This is not a coincidence that is easily duplicated. Another reason for my resolve was to be stronger in my knowledge and that’s when the education of my fellow dog park goers began. After so much research into the owners, trainers, kennels, and races of our dog Foley, we found that there was one indelible fact that are very good people in the industry and throughout its history. Most people in this industry care so much for these dogs and get no credit. However, I also found out how much good is done by the adoption groups. How can two groups with the same purpose have such different outlooks, Rescue Vs. Adoption? It is true that in the past the greyhound industry was not giving a majority of these dogs for adoption and they needed a little push for this to happen. These groups have done it. So that is why when folks ask “did you rescue him?” I say “no, I adopted him because, the loving dog that we received had great owners and they give up every dog that can be adopted.” I have been in contact with the owners and respect them very much for the care that they give their dogs. I also have great respect for the adoption groups for all the work and care that they give in finding homes. I find that these two groups sometimes forget the fact that they both exist because Greyhound Racing exists and that these dogs need a home. What baffles me is that they both end up shooting each other in the foot, or paw in this case. Both need to get the credit and the media should be objective and tell both sides. So that is why I came to the conclusion that these regal dogs, when both sides have the same mission and it is working, don’t need rescuing and deserve the distinction of being adopted. As a descendant of the founder and inventor of the “Sport of Queens,” I not only try to be a steward and sireent of its history but an active voice in the fight to keep this breed known for its stature, speed, and beauty.GREYHOUND RACING MYTHS DEBUNKED!by Martin Roper & Dennis McKeon”Greyhounds are overbred”  or  “An estimated 10,000 to 50,000 greyhounds are born every year …There is no need to estimate how many greyhounds are whelped annually in the U.S.   In 2004, 26,262 were registered and in 2003 it was 26,277. The National Greyhound Association has published exact figures for decades.  Breeding has been on the decline for several years and 2005 whelpings are expected to be down 20 percent from last year.“Most of those don’t cut the mustard for the track.”Most greyhounds do make it at the track. Eighty percent of all greyhounds win a Maiden race and embark on a racing career. Of the remaining 20 percent, not all are failures. Many females are retained for breeding without ever going to the track.”20,000, 30,000, 50,000 greyhounds are killed annually”More than 90 percent of racing greyhounds are either adopted as pets upon retirement or returned to their owners for breeding. It is estimated that more than 18,000 are adopted annually through groups and a further 5,000 are retained by their owners. Greyhound Pets of America, the world’s largest adoption group, estimates that full adoption can be reached as early as 2007, an achievement few popular breeds can claim.”They’re fed 4D Meat” or  “Greyhounds are fed rotten meat”Anti-Racing groups frequently point to the fact that racing greyhounds are fed meat from, “dead, diseased, dying or disabled” cattle as evidence of abuse because it causes so-called “Alabama Rot” that kills many greyhounds. The truth is that when meat is purchased from a reliable packing facility and handled correctly, the possibility of occurrence of E. Coli infection is extremely small and incidences of Alabama Rot are rare.he U.S. Department of Agriculture has strict rules that regulate the source of meat approved for human consumption. Animals that do not meet those restrictions are designated 4D whether or not any of the above adjectives describe the reason for being considered unfit for humans. 4D meat is the primary ingredient in most pet foods, even premium brands. Pet food is cooked which kills the E. Coli bacteria, but also alters its nutritional composition. All attempts to replicate the diets of racing dogs with cooked food have resulted in failure. Racing greyhounds simply do not perform as well on a commercial diet as on one partially composed of raw meat. Many pet owners of a variety of breeds have converted to a B.A.R.F. (Bones and Raw Food) diet similar to typical racing greyhound fare.When handled in a safe manner, from the packing plant to the feed bowl, raw meat has proven safe and effective. Qual-Pet, the largest supplier of meat to greyhound farms and kennels, has more than 40 years’ experience in the preparation and distribution of meat. The meat is frozen immediately upon grinding and delivered frozen to its outlets. The meat is stored in freezers by farmers and trainers until it is needed and then thawed before it is mixed with other forms of feed and supplements. The E. Coli bacteria is not uncommon nor necessarily dangerous in small amounts. Indeed, the strain of E. Coli that causes Alabama Rot is found naturally in a variety of foods ranging from apples to alfalfa sprouts. Only when mishandled and allowed to multiply in meat that has not been refrigerated for a long period of time does it begin to pose a danger.In a similar example of fear mongering, one group even attempted to mislead the public by proclaiming that greyhounds were in danger of exposure to Mad Cow Disease via 4D meat. The truth, of course, is different. All cattle raised in America, regardless of whether their meat is destined for human or pet consumption, are tracked by the USDA and after they are slaughtered samples are collected and tested for Mad Cow. Greyhounds in the U.S. have no more chance of contracting Mad Cow Disease than do humans.  Greyhounds Are Given Performance Enhancing Drugs Greyhound racing is strictly regulated by the states where it exists. There is a state-approved vet and a state judge on premises, in addition to the track judge and other officials. Prior to weigh in, the greyhounds must pass before the judges and the vet on hand, all of whom have the option to examine and/or scratch any dog whom they feel is unfit to race for any reason.After the race, urine samples are collected from the winner and/or the second place and last place finishers, with an additional random sample taken, depending upon the custom in the locality. Their urine is tested in independent, contracted laboratories, by means of ultra sensitive gas-chromatography. If any illegal substances are found to be present in the urine of the greyhound, the trainer is suspended and fined, and the kennel can be suspended, depending upon the decision of the judges at the hearing, which the offending parties must attend. A second offense can lead to the trainer’s permanent suspension, and/or the revocation of the kennel’s right to compete.Incidentally, there has never been a successfully prosecuted criminal case involving a licensed greyhound professional and the use of illegal, performance enhancing or performance inhibiting drugs, in the entire history of greyhound racing in the USA.”Their tiny crates give them only enough room to turn around” or “They spend 22 hours in a crate daily”I often thought, when I was a trainer of racing greyhounds, and performing my daily chores of changing of shaking out and fluffing the bedding, and sweeping out and disinfecting upwards of 50 crates every morning, that there must be a better way. This is so much work. Then, after the beds are all done, and the crates are ready for their tenants to come in from turnout, to root around and happily nest in the fluffy paper, I’d have to begin the process of slitting fresh beds for the next day. There was no end to it.Anti-racing and animal rights activists condemn the use of crates in the racing kennel, and like to refer to them as “cages”, for the negative connotation that the word conveys. Naturally, none of these people has ever been in charge of 50 or more greyhounds, and the vast majority of them have not been any closer to a racing kennel than I have to the Bunnies’ changing rooms at the Playboy Mansion.The mythology they have developed, depicts the standard crate that is used in the racing kennel as being cramped, and too small to allow the greyhound to be even somewhat comfortable, never mind to actually stretch out. Think about that for a minute. You are the trainer of a kennel of 50 or more extremely valuable racing greyhounds. Their success at earning purses when racing, which determines your career success and what you will earn, is considerably predicated on the conditioning of their extraordinary muscles. Their accommodations must allow them to relax in time of repose, and provide ample creature comfort so that their muscles and bodies can rest, recovering from the exertions of exercise and racing performance. So naturally, in the warped and narcissistic world of the anti-racing bigot, the first thing you do, is stuff them in crates that are too small and stiflingly cramped, and which will induce anxiety, neurosis, and claustrophobia. Makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?I don’t recall ever working in a racing kennel where the crates were not large enough for someone my size —-and I’m 6’1’’ tall—- to crawl in, curl up, and spend the night in relative comfort, and I did so on many occasions. The standard racing kennel crate is 3’x3’x4’, which affords even the largest, rangiest greyhound free and unfettered movement, and the ability to stretch his muscles, and to lie on their backs and “roach”….. which is the terminology that retired greyhound pet owners use to describe the blissful position that greyhounds assume, on their backs, with their feet in the air.The crates are usually arranged in a manner that allows the trainer a frontal view of all the greyhounds, as they centrally perform their daily routines of grooming, massaging, checking for injuries, whirlpooling and otherwise tending to the normal needs of active racing greyhounds. As the trainer works with his/her greyhounds, he/she can easily tell if something is amiss with anyone of their charges, because of this standard, economical crate arrangement. Any experienced trainer knows that any deviation from the norm, in the habitual behavior of their greyhounds, is cause for concern. Crating greyhounds in the traditional manner, allows the trainer to always be visually in touch with each dog in the kennel, and to observe them at all times during the normal training, caretaking routines.”Breeders practice ‘Puppy Culling'”Most of Anti-Racing mythology is predicated on the flimsiest evidence, often based on an utter lack of knowledge of the first thing about dogs, let alone Greyhounds. One example is the belief in ?puppy culling,? the killing of young greyhounds because they do not demonstrate the ability to win at the track.One group publishes that 7,000 to 8,000 puppies are culled annually, killed even before they are registered because they are too slow. Their numbers are based on the number of total litters bred annually, which in Greyhounds average 6.5 pups each.For any given year they multiply the number of litters reported in Greyhound Review by 6.5 and subtract the total number of registrations. Using figures from 2000 as an example, they simply subtract 26,464 registered pups from the estimated 34,141 whelped and assume that the 7,677 unregistered pups were “culled.”What they fail to take into account is that every birth, whether stillborn or not, every puppy, whether it dies in infancy or not, is factored into that 34,141 figure. According to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, overall pre-weaning puppy mortality is typically 30-45%, and the rate of stillborns is 10%. Of course, one would expect that experienced Greyhound breeders could achieve somewhat lower figures, but it is clear that well-known puppy mortality rates are not factored into AR figures at all.”Puppy culling” is one of the central myths in the Anti-Racing movement. It is the only way they can make their numbers work (see ?20,000 Killed?). The truth is that there is no possible reason to cull puppies in greyhounds. In show dogs, occasionally puppies with a coat color that is not to the breed standard are culled. The only time a puppy will be euthanized at a greyhound farm is when it is born so sickly or injured so badly that its survivability is in doubt and the only question is how much suffering it will endure.A good brood prospect will cost $1,000 to more than $10,000. Breeding to a top sire adds another $1,000 to $3,000. Insemination fees start at $250. With up-front costs that start at more than $2,000, and could easily exceed $12,000, it doesn’t make economic sense to cull the results. Further, pups at recent NGA auctions fetched $2,500 to more than $70,000. Why would someone deprive themselves of this income potential?The belief in culling by the AR movement is confounding and illogical. It reveals its adherents as lacking the most fundamental understanding of the breeding and raising of Greyhounds.  “The dogs get no personal attention”I remember when I first met Hugh Carney, a part- owner and Racing Secretary of the the Seabook, NH racetrack, and himself a former thoroughbred trainer.When we shook hands, he shouted out to the others present, “Now here’s a man who knows how to work with his dogs!”. I knew what he meant right away, and took the compliment gladly.You see, he could tell I was a hands-on trainer, by the extreme roughness of my hands, which were that way because of the strong liniments a trainer uses to rub down and massage his greyhounds. He knew that because of his own background with horses.Naturally, a trainer has to treat each greyhound as an individual athlete and personality, which is precisely what they are. They all have their own quirks and routines, which a smart trainer picks up on, and uses to make them more comfortable and relaxed. A trainer wants to make every greyhound in his kennel, irrespective of their abilities, feel like they are an All American caliber racer.Their personalities develop from moment one, on the farm, where they are whelped and bred, under the auspices and multi-daily ministrations of the breeder, their families, and the farm employees. Greyhounds are usually always intimately familiar with at least a half a dozen people during their early upbringing, where they are raised in a natural “pack” situation, remaining with their mothers far longer than the whelps of any other breed.They have constant human interaction, as any other dog would, but with more of a focus on playing “chasing” games, as they are gradually encouraged to engage in this natural behavior as often as is safely and constructively possible, right up to the time they are ready to begin racetrack preparations.They are groomed and trained to lead and walk like any other dog, and periodically, go to see their friend the veterinarian, like any other dog.At about a year, to 13 months of age, most are introduced to a kennel environment that is a rough simulation of the racing kennels they will enter in the not-too-distant future. They begin, also, to “school” for racing, in earnest. Bi-weekly visits to the training track are the norm, where they encounter new people and strange greyhounds.When they are ready to begin their racing careers, they meet their new handlers, and, at the racetrack, they encounter the judges, the vet, the scale clerks, the leadouts and the public—-twice a week, at most tracks.Their racing regimen includes grooming and rubdowns the day before, the day of and the day after a race, as well as exercise in between races, if necessary. They have abundant kennel mates and kennel help with whom to interact, and seldom spend a day when they are not the center of attention for their part of it.People come to visit the kennel all the time, often the owners of the greyhound, or other trainers….and many trainers’ spouses and/or children are often involved in doing some of the kennel chores.Greyhounds are pretty much thoroughly socialized by the time they get to the track, and almost always, when they are ready for retirement. What anti-racing groups, in their relentless and ill-conceived propaganda, often cite as “lack of socialization”, is actually a matter of habituation.All canines are creatures of habit. They like routine, and they like punctuality. Trainers learn this in the very earliest stages of their careers, if they wish to have a career.When a racing greyhound is sent to an adoptive family, he must cope with a monumental paradigm change and upheaval in his routine, with which he has become thoroughly comfortable over the course of his racing career.Everything he encounters in his new environment is strange to him, from the intimidating stairs he will learn to negotiate, to the couch he will soon claim as his own. The greyhound has to become habituated to his new routine and his new home environment.The fact that greyhounds are able to, in most cases, make this quantum leap of habituation without too much difficulty, is a tribute to their high levels of socialization, and the trust they have learned to place in the humans that they had previously known.Anti-racing ideologues commonly mistake issues of socialization with the challenges of paradigm change and habituation in their diatribes and propaganda. Whether this is a matter of complete ignorance, or of purposefully contrived disinformation, it is food for thought, either way, considering their irresponsible agenda.ANTI-RACING BLOGGING by Dennis McKeonLately it has become fashionable for some of the most shrill and tragically ignorant anti-racing ideologues and bloggers, to expound on their vast knowledge of greyhound geneology and history. And to preach to their flock, that there is nothing whatever for the greyhound enthusiast or for the greyhound breed to worry about, should events happen to conspire to bring about the demise of regulated, formal racing and breeding.Apparently they didn’t pay attention in biology class, anymore than they have tried to accept the racing greyhound on his own terms, as a unique and highly functional population, which has emerged in its present day incarnation, from a plethora of genetic reservoirs, and in adaptation to the function of racing.Nevertheless, it hasn’t quite dawned on some of the most outspoken and hyperactive pot-stirrers, that the non-racing population of greyhounds is woefully inadequate to insure healthy genetic diversity, and because of that scientific fact, the AKC greyhound sirebook is once again open to infusions of NGA blood. That should say it all, but we aren’t dealing with ordinary, reasonable people in most of these cases.The almost comically simplistic “party line” of the more disingenuous and/or delusional anti-racing activists, is that greyhounds were “always around”, and did fine before the advent of racing, and things will be just hunky-dory for future greyhounds, should racing meet its end. Just like that.Of course, greyhounds were “always around”—– to control vermin, to hunt and kill game, and for open field coursing—none of which are a viable option today for greyhounds, in most areas or states. Racing has replaced the traditional and historic functions of greyhounds, and outside of racing, there are but a handful of greyhounds, and an even smaller handful of breeders whose greyhounds are actually functional athletes—-and some of the best of these are retired racing greyhounds—-most of whom are not able to reproduce.The fact of the matter is, that greyhounds have never “been around” when and where they have had no function. The reason greyhounds “are around”, is because they still do have a function—-and that function is racing.American greyhounds are nearly all descended from Waterloo Cup competitors and winners, who proved to be more highly adapted and adaptable to the coursing and (later) the racing function, than were the greyhounds which preceeded them to the US, (brought over by the Spaniards) which have all bred out. They are gone. Forever. Which is exactly what will happen to nearly all the our American families of racing greyhounds, should racing’s financing of the racing greyhound population come to an end, and if the function of racing is taken away from the racing greyhound.This cavalier attitude of those individuals who have not taken step-one to understand what it is that has given us this breed, and the science of cause-and-effect, as it concerns racing and the population of greyhounds who are bred specifically for it—and who have all emerged from it—should be a chilling wake-up call to anyone who wants to see the racing greyhound remain a viable, vital, sound and functional population, now and in the future.I have yet to see, from any of these self-annointed “experts”, a concrete, family-by-family plan for the preservation of the racing greyhound’s genetic foundations, should racing come to an end at their bequest. Of course, I have yet to encounter one who could even name a foundation female of any one of 46 families of racing greyhounds.While anti-racing activism is born of a shameful, elitist, cultural prejudice, brain-dead bigotry, negative stereotyping, and always emerges at a great distance from the greyhounds and their functional upbringing and existence—– this disturbing arrogance of indifference to hard scientific fact, or of agenda-driven belligerence concerning the extinction of the very foundations of all greyhound well being, goes far beyond the pale, even for zealots.They are advocates of nothing but greyhound degeneration and dysfunction.MAKING SURGERY SAFE FOR GREYHOUNDS by Dr. Harry S. Newman Do not be afraid to discuss with your veterinarian if he or she has had experience performing surgical procedures on greyhounds. If he or she has had minimal experience, provide a copy of this information sheet. It may save your greyhound’s life.Principals for administering anesthesia to greyhounds Never use thiobarbituates, including Biotal, Surtial or Pentothol.Greyhounds should have IV fluids administered during all major surgical procedures lasting greater than 25 minutes. The rate of infusion is 10ml/kg/hour.Greyhounds are prone to hypothermia when under anesthesia and should be kept on a heated water bed during surgery.There is no age limitation for surgically spaying and neutering, but proper pre-surgical workups should be done based on the age of the greyhound. This will insure the safety of an anesthetic procedure.Acepromazine is a safe and reliable pre-anesthetic tranquilizer in the greyhound.Isoflurane is the gas anesthetic of choice. It is exceptionally safe and recovery is rapid.Procedure A dose of 0.2cc of Acepromazine given subcutaneously 30 minutes before surgery will result in a smoother and quieter recovery.A dose of atroine sulfate or gycopyrrolate should be given prior to surgery or at the time of surgical induction with the intravenous anesthetic.A reliable IV induction anesthetic combination consists of equal amounts of diazepam and ketamine drawn up in the same syringe. The calculated dose of this combination is approximately 1cc of the mixture per 10 pounds of body weight. Half of the calculated dose can be given as bolus, then administer as much as needed to intubate. If Acepromazine is used as a pre-anesthetic, then les of the diazepam and ketamine combination is needed for intubation.Isofllurane can then be used at about 2% to maintain anesthesia.About Greyhounds Few animals have inspired such loyalty, admiration or national controversy as the Racing Greyhound. It is astounding to consider the amount of publicity received by these fun-loving sporting dogs and the amount of public misinformation surrounding them.Let’s take this opportunity to address some of these misconceptions and see if we can shine a different light on the incredible dog that inspires one of the leading spectator sports in America ….To begin with, Racing Greyhounds are very valuable. The average Greyhound is more expensive than practically any other pure breed of dog. While most purebred dogs of other breeds are sold as cute puppies because the general public doesn’t want them much older than the tender age of Eight weeks or less, Racing Greyhounds are an entirely different story. The value of a Racing Greyhound goes up, not down, the closer it gets to maturity.Racing Greyhounds are not the only purebred dogs with income potential. If managed intelligently, purebred animals of the highest quality earn their owners and handlers considerable incomes whether they be horses, dogs, birds or any purebred animal of carefully developed and sought after bloodlines. But few dogs have the potential to earn $250,000 or more as a Greyhound can do. This being said, it should be clear that Greyhounds are valuable to their owners and to those who care for them.Most people, even those who believe they are experts in what Greyhounds are all about, have never seen a Greyhound puppy. They have never hoped with excitement for a prized litter, have never sat up all night drinking coffee to stay awake, and brought a Greyhound into this world with their own hands. They haven’t comforted the mother, helped that puppy to nurse or fed it with a bottle because mother might need a little help. Because of this, they miss out on the sudden ways a Greyhound puppy rushes even before its eyes are open, the way its body feels compared to other breeds of dogs and the almost wild quality of its natural instincts. In other words, they have never completely known the love of the Greyhound and its nature.Greyhound puppies are generally raised with their brothers and sisters as a family. They are not mentally or emotionally confused as to whether they are human or animal as many purebred dogs are and consequently they develop their natural instincts very well. The family bond remains unbroken throughout their puppyhood and often longer.At most kennel facilities, they can romp and play, argue and fight, and run to their heart’s content in large fields. As they grow up, they are taught how to nest in a crate, walk on a leash, have their nails trimmed, jump up on things, climb steps, walk on different surfaces, swim, chase after toys, go for hikes in the woods, go for walks in crowds of people, run out of a starting box as fast as they can — in general, anything that will help them succeed at the track. Could you train a Greyhound for the track? Anyone who loves dogs could do a good job of getting Greyhound puppies ready for the track as long as they understand the work the dogs will be doing once they get there. The important thing is keeping it fun for them — and for everybody else! Some of the foremost sports veterinarians and experts on the cutting edge say that most racehorses and racing dogs have lost the race before they ever get to the track. This is a surprising thing to say, but has to do with “Going the extra mile.” Anything that can be done to develop and protect the Greyhound athlete’s mental, emotional and physical health can only pay off at the track and afterwards.Because of this, many of those in the Greyhound industry use chiropractic care, acupuncture, magnetic therapy and massage as well as the latest, most up to date vitamins, supplements and fresh foods for their dogs. And why not? Their livlihood depends on healthy Greyhounds winning exciting races and giving the public first class entertainment in what is considered to be one of the largest spectator sports in America and around the world.GRA Kennels GRA Kennels Greyhounds are from some of the finest sires and dams in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and England.Sparing no expense, we have brought together sons and daughters of racing champions such as Molotov, Greys Statesman, Fortress, Evening Memory, Malawi’s Prince, Head Honcho, Pacific Mile and are blending these families for international competition.While these bloodlines represent some of the best in the world, there is always an element of mystery in the creation and birth of champions.GRA Kennels maintains a strong gene pool related to Some Picture, thought by many to be one of the greatest racing Greyhounds of all time, and we cross our fingers for luck with every litter. 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Any claims relating to the information available on this Web Site will be governed by the laws of the Delaware, U.S.A., excluding the application of its conflicts of law rules.GRA/AMERICA HISTORYThe Greyhound Racing Association of America is registered under the State of Delaware Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (6 Del. C. Section 1901 et seq.) March 4th, 2002.The greyhound fans on GlobalGreyhounds.com knew that there had to be a way to improve the industry, both through positive media exposure and responsible greyhound ownership.  The topic came to be known as “The Plan” and several members participated by offering their input and suggestions.One month later, in March, the Greyhound Racing Association of America was founded by the help of Ron Hevener and Wendy Hamilton.  By working with a committee of dedicated volunteers, a series of inspired projects were initiated.  Meetings are held on a monthly basis and milestones are met by setting goals for the future of our sport.During April of 2002, GRA/America held its first informational booth at the NGA Spring Meet.  It signed over 100 new members at this event, but the majority of our members have joined through the help of our informational website which we provide to help dispel the myths about our sport.POLICIES & CODES MissionThe Greyhound Racing Association of America is a non-profit membership association founded to promote, protect and enhance the sport of greyhound racing and the greyhound industry through education, example and media for the benefits of its members, fans, supporters and the greyhound racing dogs that make this great sport possible.Code of EthicsGRA/America encourages responsible greyhound ownership for its members.  Our goal is to provide the most efficient tools and information for our members  to make greyhound racing an enjoyable and respected American experience.Function of AssociationGRA/America serves its purpose in the public relations sector through education, media and awareness.”Watchdog” – One of the most critical tasks of the Association is to stand as ‘watchdog’ for the industry when legislative issues are being presented in several different states across the country.Communication – Through efficient communication, GRA/America keeps its members informed of breaking news and developments so the industry can responquickly.Media – The Association issues press releases and launches media campaigns to inform the public about important events pertaining to the sport.Education – Through publications, appearances and human interaction, GRA/America will spread the good of racing into the public sector and dispel the beliefs that have been instilled by animal extremist propaganda. This includes revealing today’s common practices concerning raising pups on the farm, to racing at the track and finally finding homes through adoption.Citizenship – Through letter writing, telephone and e-mail campaigns, the Association harnesses the power of numbers and instructs members how to play an active role in legislative issues.  Together, the members help represent the best interests of the sport in politics. Greyhound racing is a “Sleeping Giant”.COMMITTEESLEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEEEducating legislators about greyhound racingContacting Association members with legislative news and updatesProvides voters-guides for Association members at election timeMEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS  COMMITTEEEducating journalists about greyhound racingInforming the Association about greyhound-related media issuesGREYHOUND ADOPTION COMMITTEESpreading awareness of greyhound adoptions to the publicHelping racing owners become actively involved in their greyhound adoptionsManagement of the GRA/A Adoption DirectoryCONTRIBUTIONSResponsible Greyhound OwnershipBy virtue of their visibility in the media, Racing Greyhounds have become one of the most popular dogs in America. While the height of a Greyhound’s career may be its years on the track, or its role in valuable breeding programs, interest from racing fans does not stop there.  GRA/America promotes responsible ownership from birth to Retirement, encouraging new people to enter the Sport through approved Adoption programs and by contributions from within the industry to assure a great life for the racing dogs that make our sport worthy of the public’s support.Responsible Greyhound RacingGreyhounds love to run and what Breed of dog is lucky enough to have places where they can run as fast, as far and as safely as possible? GRA/America supports our racetracks and all developments that protect and improve our dogs in the good sport of Greyhound racing!Race track wagers are referred to as Pari-Mutuel. Pari-Mutuel, French in origin, means “to wager amongst ourselves.” Fans wagering at the track are betting against and amongst one another, not against the race track.The track has no financial interest in the outcome of the race, we simply hold the money, returning the winner’s shares in accordance with state laws. Greyhounds have formike racehorses. They peak at certain periods, have good seasons and bad, or if young, may not yet have reached their peak and may perform better as they mature.The challenge of betting on greyhounds is to collect and analyze information and then make a sound judgement on what to bet on, what type of bet to place and how much. To create an opportunity to be a winner, you need to take into account three main factors, analyze them and act on your findings accordingly. These are:The odds offer (Price)The value of the odds (overpriced or underpriced?)The type of bet (single, multiple, combination, etc.)The odds offer has to be at least 2:1 to make it worthwhile. If necessary, choose a selection with a slightly higher risk to prop up the price.The value of the odds must be such that the sportsbook’s commission is to a minimum, if at all. Some selections get ‘steamed’ unnecessarily. When this happens, the ‘favorite’ price lengthens. Take advantage of those situations.Three type of bets seem to stand out as a sensible combination to use because they are simple, not too difficult to win and have good winning potential: the Straight bet, the Doubles and the Future.Win-Place-Show All RacesDaily Doubles, Quiniela’s, Trifecta’s, Superfecta’sBig Q, Pick-3, Pick-4, *Twin Trifecta, Tri-SuperHow it works:Wagers made at the track are placed into individual betting pools: i.e. Win, Place, Show, Quiniela, etc. Each wager offered has its own betting pool. The race track serves as an agent, or broker, withholding the established “take-out.” This take-out is divided among the state, purses for greyhound owners and the race track. The monies remaining in each betting pool is returned to the winning ticket holders.Greyhound racing is considered by many to be the most consistent and predictable form of racing. Purchasing a ticket on your greyhound selections and cheering them on to victory is fun and exciting.Wagering on the greyhounds is easy!How to bet:State your wager in this order:Amount ($) of your bet.Type of bet (Win – Place – Show – Quiniela – Trifecta, etc.)Post Position Number of the greyhound(s).Examples: I’d like $2 to Win on # 5 I’d like a $2 Quiniela box on # 1, # 4 and  # 8.Remember to check your tickets and count your money before leaving the mutuel window. Claims that a wrong ticket has been punched must be made prior to your leaving the window. Tickets cannot be changed or cancelled after leaving the mutuel window.TYPES OF WAGERSThe Daily Double: You win if you pick the winner of the first and second race. To bet you say “$2 daily double on 3 (your pick to win in the first race) and 5 (your picto win in the second race)”. Your bet must be placed before the closing bell of the first race.Quiniela: (Reverse Forecast, UK) You win if you pick two greyhounds that finish first and second, in either order, in any single race. To bet you say “$2 quiniela, numbers 5 and 6″. If the results of the first two greyhounds are either 5-6 or 6-5, you win.Quiniela Box: Pick three or more greyhounds. You win if any two of your selections finish first and second. To bet you say “$2 quiniela box on 4,5 and 6″. You are making three separate bets so your minimum bet is $6. If they finish 4-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-5, 5-4 or 5-6 you win. You can box as few as three or as many as the field.Quiniela Double: Quiniela Double is a combination bet of two winning quinielas in the last two races. Select two greyhounds to win and place, in either order, in each of the last two races. You must win both quinielas to win your Quiniela Double.Quiniela Wheel: You can also ‘wheel’ a favorite dog, so that it is combined with all the other dogs. Based on the $2 value, the total cost of a wheel with, say, 7 other dogs is $14. For example; if you wheel #2 with the 7 other dogs in the same race and #2 comes in first or second, you win because you have all the combinations covered.Perfecta or Exacta: (Straight Forecast, UK) The Perfecta is similar to the Quiniela, except the two greyhounds must finish in the exact order. To bet you say “$3 Perfecta, 5-6″. Only if the greyhounds finish 5-6 you win.Perfecta Box: As with the quiniela box, except the two greyhounds must finish in the exact order. To bet you say “$2 perfecta box on 4,5 and 6″. You are making six separate bets so your minimum bet is $12. If they finish 4-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-5, 5-4 or 5-6 you win. With Perfecta Box, for each extra dog you add to the box the possible combinations get compunded and your number of bets increases accordingly. A “$2 perfecta box on 4 dogs” will cost you $24 (12 bets), a “$2 perfecta box on 5 dogs” $40 (20 bets), and a “$2 perfecta box on 6 dogs” $60 (30 bets).Straight Trifecta: (Tricast or Treble Forecast, UK) Pick the first three greyhounds to cross the finish line in exact order. To bet you say “$2 trifecta numbers 7,4 and 5″. Only if they finish 7-4-5 you win.$1 Trifecta Box: Pick three greyhounds to finish first, second and third, in any order. To bet you say “$1 trifecta box 2,3 and 5″. You are actually making six $1 bets, so your total bet is $6. If they finish 2-3-5, 2-5-3, 3-2-5, 3-5-2, 5-2-3 or 5-3-2; you win.$1 Trifecta Key: Pick your favorite greyhound to win, then two or more others to place and show in any order. To bet you say “$1 trifecta key on 1 with 2 and 3″. You are actually making two $1 bets so your total bet is $2. To win your Key greyhound must win and the other two must finish either 1-2-3 or 1-3-2.Superfecta: The straight superfecta is played by picking the first four greyhounds to finish in exact order. To bet you say “$2 straight superfecta 1-3-2-8″. You would collect if the race finishes exactly 1-3-2-8.You can Box, Key or Wheel most of the above bets.GAMBLING TIPSLook for value odds as much as likely winners. If you keep looking for them, you will learn to spot them fairly quickly.Look at the age. Generally a running dog will reach its peak at two. A brood will peak at around three.Choose from greyhounds that have run a few decent races.Avoid placing large bets on greyhounds that have good form but are hit by frequent poor form.Pay attention to the trap draw when collecting form information of winners. A greyhound that has shown to perform better running from, say, trap 1 may not win in a race where he has been allocated trap 5.A straight bet is simple, manageable and not too difficult to win. Play it but always weigh up the odds. Avoid favorites and long shots (outsiders) too. Be selective – don’t bet on anything or everything.The sportsbooks or bookmakers are very well informed and have a very long experience in determining the odds. Their starting prices are usually excellent indicators as to which greyhounds are likely to be among the first three in a given race. Sometimes the mass of the punters will put a lot of weight and money on a greyhound which will then go to a false price and because of that the other prices of greyhounds will drift in the market, that is get longer. As a result a greyhound shown favorite or second favorite in the early starting prices may then drop down the list as the start of the race approaches and his odds improve significantly, that is get longer. This doesn’t always happen but when it does, bet on the greyhound that was initially favorite. It is always a good value bet and in the long run you should make a profit.If a greyhound is heavily backed just a few minutes before the start of the race and his odds are sharply reduced, bet on it. This is a strong indication that somebody has reliable favorable information about the greyhound that nobody else is aware of.When making selections, always give preference to greyhounds that ran recently. Greyhounds that have not raced for several weeks may have suffered some setbacks like an injury or an illness. No matter how good his form was if it is not recent, chances are the greyhound will not win.It is best not to replay your winnings, at least not immediately. If you want to be in control, you must put back in your pocket some or most of your winnings.Do your homework before signing up to an online sportsbook. Four important things you should look for in a sportsbook: Are they members of a known Gambling Association? How quick do they pay out? How accessible is their customer service? What happens when there is a dispute?Bet the best two breakers and the best two closers in the race. This should hit the quinella in a four dog box at least 50% of the time.Light dogs have trouble in the wet conditions of the track. I play the dogs in Corpus Christi dog track, Texas. The amount of rain we get is nice. With the track wet and doing a 4 dog box trifecta I have had my biggest success picking the fav and the 3 heaviest dogs in combination. If one of the 3 heaviest is not even in the hunt prior to making the wager I sit that one out.In wet weather conditions bet on the inside traps.Average their finishes and go with the dog with the best finish avearage.I have had success ‘keying’ on not one, but two dogs, and betting combinations with them, including one trifecta pick each race. I have noted that a favorite, unless heavily favored, likely will not win but can key into quinela combinations well. I bet exactly 14 dollars each race, 3 quinelas on number one key, 3, quinelas on number two key, and finally one trifecta using keyed dogs plus the wild card (usually from the ‘keyed’ selections). A good race to cover a little more is 4 or more dogs that are all betting favorites, basically no one has a clue but you do from using quinelas and they pay well. You should win at least one trifecta per card doing this. In horse racing, I will bet a horse to win, but in dog racing, I will never bet a dog to win because they are more unpredictable. That is why quinelas will keep you making money and with a nice hit or two odds wise or a tri, you are in the money.I watch the dogs on the paddock carefully. If you like dogs in general, you can often read their body language as to how they are feeling. I have had success with dogs that are spirited and when a favorite is droopy I will load up against them.I have found that neighboring pairs often run together and stay out of trouble together. That is when to place exacta bets in my opinion.I have seen dog players at the windows reciting list upon lists of tickets to cover a race. The key to winning is to become a minimalist at the window, while still covering 4 dogs fairly well. A little guessing within your favorites on how to combo them is a good thing. It can succesfully create a winning ‘basket’, especially as you get more experienced on how to guess, that will keep your ticket costs low and maximize your return.Thus the more races you cover, rather than covering each race heavy, is a great way to create good money management, that is why an off track parlor showing 3 tracks at once is a good way to bet the same style and amount on a succession of races, while always watching for the ‘minutes to post’ info so you can choose the races you want to asses. In my opinion, being at the track and betting on one card only, is bad because you tend to load up on each race because a long time between races causes you to over analyze them. Obviously you will not be using the program to go up against the odds makers, you will learn to watch the odds and read the tape and learn from it.Light dogs or big longshots in the middle get bounced out of the game in the first turn. That’s when to bet the higher (6,7,8) traps and combo them with the inside (1,2) traps.Follow the place show odds if given, often bettors will ignore these bets setting up situations where a top dog will pay anywhere from 3 to 5 – 1.GREYHOUND RACING GLOSSARYAccumulator(Also, Parlay) A multiple bet. A kind of ‘let-it-ride’ bet. Making simultaneous selections on two or more races with the intent of pressing the winnings of the first win on the bet of the following race selected, and so on. All the selections made must win for you to win the accumulator.Across The BoardYou make three individual bets on one dog to Win, Place, and Show. If your selection wins, you collect on all three bets. If your selection runs second, you collect on Place and Show bets. If your selection runs third, you collect the Show bet. Your total wager will be three times the individual bet. For example; a $2 ‘Across The Board’ bet would cost $6Advance wageringWagers that are accepted on a race on a future performance.AGCAmerican Greyhound Council, Inc.AGTOAAmerican Greyhound Track Operators Association.AjaxUK slang term for ‘Betting Tax’.AllAmerica TeamThe eight top racing greyhounds selected each year by AGTOA.(Also, Futures) Bets placed in advance predicting the outcome of a future event. Antepost prices are those on major sporting events, usually prior to the day of the event itself. In return for the chance of better odds, punters risk the fact that stakes are not returned if their selection pulls out or is cancelled.ApronAn area located next to the racetrack where patrons may watch greyhound racing up close. A fence line separates the apron from the actual  racing surface ArbitragWhere a variation in odds available allows a punter to back both sides and guarantee a win.ARCIAssociation of Racing Commissioners International, Inc., based in Lexington, Kentucky.BackstretchThe area of the racetrack opposite the finish line. At most tracks, it is the area that crosses in front of the Tote board.BankerHighly expected to win. The strongest in a multiple selection in a parlay or accumulator. In permutation bets the banker is a selection that must win to guarantee any returns.Bar PriceRefers to the odds of those runners in a race not quoted with a price during early betting shows. The bar price is the minimum odds for any of those selections not quoted.Beard (US)A contact (friend or acquaintance) who places bets for a bettor who wants to hide their identity from sportbooks or bookmakers.BeeswaxUK slang term for betting tax. Also known as ‘Bees’ or ‘Ajax’.Bertillon CardA greyhound’s identification card that lists 56 physical identifying points for every regtered racing greyhound. The greyhound’s Bertillon number is tattooed in its ear.Betting TaxTax on a Bookmaker’s turnover. In the UK this is a ‘Duty’ levied on every Pound wagered. Common methods of recouping this by the punter are to deduct tax from returns (winnings) or to pay tax with the stake/wager. In the latter case, no tax is deducted from the punter’s winnings.Bettor (US)Someone who places or has a bet. A ‘Punter’ in the UK.BlankeA covering for a greyhound bearing a number and color corresponding to post position. There are nine officially numbered blankets used in greyhound racing; Mile High uses eight in each race.BookA bookmaker’s tally of amounts bet on each competitor, and odds necessary to assure him of profit.BookiU.K.) Short for bookmaker. The person or shop who accepts bets.BookmakerPerson who is licensed to accept bets on the result of an event based on their provision of odds to the customer. (Sportsbook US).BottleUK slang, odds of 2 to 1.BreederThe individual who is the owner or lessee of his or her dam at the time of whelping.BridgeJumper (US)Bettor who specializes in large show bets on oddon favourites.Buck(US) A bet of US$ 100 (also known as a ‘dollar bet’).Buy PriceIn Spread or Index betting, the higher figure quoted by an Index bookmaker.Buy the Rack(US) Purchase every possible dailydouble or other combination ticket.CallsThe position of each greyhound at specific points around the track during a race.Also known as a Super Yankee. A Canadian is a combination bet consisting of 26 bets with 5 selections in different events. The combination bet is made up of 10 doubles, 10 trebles, five 4-folds and one 5-fold.Career RecordA series of five numbers indicating, in order, a greyhound’s total number of starts, followed by first place, second place, third place, and fourth place finishes. Often preceded by an abbreviation showing the track at which the starts were recorded. (Form)CarpetUK slang for Odds of 3 to 1 (also known as ‘Tres’ or ‘Gimmel’).CartThe motor that runs around the racetrack with the lure. Also called lure motor.ChartA record of each race showing finish, calls, odds and comments describing each racer’s performance; useful to handicappers sireying a greyhound’s past performance.ChartwriterA person who compiles records of each race and writes comments describing each greyhound’s performance during a race.ClassSee ‘Grade’.Close(US) Final odds on a dog (e.g. ‘closed at 5 to 1′). Confusingly equates to ‘Starting Price’ in the UK.Combination BetCombinations cover from two to four greyhounds to win in chosen order.Commerce CourseSee ‘Middle Distance’.CompoundAn area where the racing association houses racing greyhounds.CoolOut Area -An area where racing greyhounds cool down following a race. At most tracks water is provided as well as ample room to walk around.CourseDesignates the distance of a race. The most common distances are 5/16, 3/8 and 7/16 mile courses.Crow’s NesDaily DoubleSimilar to an accumulator you select the winners of the first and second races. You must place your bet before the start of the first race.DamThe mother of a greyhound.Dead HeatAn exact tie between two or more greyhounds in a race. The greyhound’s nose determines the winner in the photo finish.DoubleheaderTwo racing performances during one day.Dual ForecastA tote bet operating in races of 3 or more declared runners in which the punter has to pick the first two to finish in either order.DrawA random process by which each greyhound’s starting position is determined.Ear TattoosA greyhound’s right ear tattoo represents the month, year and tattoo order of your dogs litter. The last number before the letter is his year of birth, the first one or two numbers is his month of birth. The letter represents the order in which the litter was tattooed (It does not mean the order of birth).Escape TurnThe first turn of the racetrack after the front stretch.ExactaSee ‘Perfecta’.Far TurnThe third turn of the racetrack.FastThe racetrack’s state during normal weather conditions.FieldThe number of entries in a race. Greyhound races are comprised of fields of eight or nine racers.Flashy Sir AwardGiven each year to the nation’s top distance (3/8-mile) greyhound by the NGA; named for an outstanding distance greyhound of the mid-1940’s.Forecast (or Straight Forcast)A bet placed on two greyhounds but they must cross the finish line in exact chosen order. (USA, Perfecta or Exacta).Forced outA chartwriter’s term describing an instance of a greyhound being crowded to the outside by one or more opponents.Front StretcThe portion of the racetrack closest to the Apron. The finish line is located here.Futures(Also, Ante Post) Bets placed in advance predicting the outcome of a future event.GradeDefines where a greyhound rates in comparison to other greyhounds at the track. Grades range from Grade AA, the top grade, down through Grades A, B, C, and D. Each time a greyhound wins, it advances one grade until reaching AA. Greyhounds are lowered in grade after posting three consecutive finishes fourth or lower.Grade AATA special grade designation indicating a special stake race event or a ‘hotbox’ event which contains the track’s best racers in one race.Grade TAThe T designates mixed grades in a race (such as A and B greyhounds). The letter after the T (in this case, A) indicates the highest grade of greyhound in the race.Grading System Method of assuring greyhounds compete against racers of similar caliber; grades are assigned according to performance, with the top grade being A.Greyhound Hall of FameA museum and shrine to the greats of the sport. Located in Abilene, Kansas. GROC. The Greyhound Race of Champions, the premier annual event in American greyhound racing, sponsored by the AGTOA.HandicapperThe official who decides the weights to be carried in handicap events, and the grading of horses and greyhounds.IKCInterstate Kennel Club. Name applied to the racing season held at Wembley Park during the winter months, October through February.InfieldArea surrounded by the oval track.InterferenceIntentional physical contact which obstructs or impedes the running of another greyhound. After being called for interferene, a greyhound must run in a non-wagering race before he can compete again.In the MoneyA first , second or third place finish.ISWInterstate Wagering. Wagering which takes place between tracks located across state linesITWIntertrack Wagering. Wagering between tracks located within the same state.JackpotPick six winners in six races to share in a Jackpot prize. The rules and prizes will vary from race track to race trackJudg Racing official responsible for determining finish order in a race and other racing matters.Judges’ Stand An area designated at the racetrack for the judges to perform their duties. May also be designated as the ‘Crow’s Nest’. Kennel A business that cares for and races greyhounds under contract with one or more race tracks. Lead Out A handler employed by the track who parades racers in front of the public before a race and places the greyhounds in the starting box and retrieves the dogs when the race is finished. Length The margin equal to the length of one greyhound. Used to denote how far ahead or behind a greyhound is during certain points of the race or at the finish.Lock-Out Kennel Sometimes referred to as the ‘Jinny Pit’, this is an area within the ‘Paddock’ designed to house the racing greyhounds prior to their racing performance. All greyhounds racing that day are placed in the kennel 30 minutes before the first race. Only specific, licensed personnel are allowed in the area to maintain the greyhounds’ safety. Lure A mechanical device attached to an arm and electrically driven around the racing strip. The lure operator keeps it a uniform distance ahead of the greyhounds. It’s the object the greyhounds chase while racing. A lure generally is a stuffed object that resembles either a bone or a rabbit.Lure operator The person responsible for keeping the lure a uniform distance ahead of the greyhounds during a race. Maiden A greyhound that has not won an official race. This is the lowest Grade designation. Once a greyhound wins a Maiden race, it advances to Grade D. Marathon Course he longest course distance at Mile High, measuring 2,407 feet, or about 7/16ths of a mile.Matinee A program of racing conducted during the daylight hours.  Middle Distance Distance classification for the Commerce Course at Mile High. This course measures 2,050 feet or 3/8ths of a mile. MTP Minutes To Post. How much time remains before a race begins. Mutuel Handle The total sum wagered for a single performance or a full meeting. Muzzle A wire, leather or plastic devise, with a white tip, which is fitted over the greyhound’s mouth and jaws and used as an aid in a close photo finish and to protect other greyhounds while racing. NGA National Greyhound Association, made up of greyhound owners, breeders and trainers; recognized as a registry for racing greyhounds in the United States.Nose The slimmest margin of victory.O.O.P. Abbreviation used in a greyhound’s race chart that describes the greyhound as finishing Out Of Picture. O.P. Smith Owen Patrick Smith, inventor of a revolutionary mechanical lure circa 1912 that could travel around a circular track; considered the ‘father’ of American greyhound racing. Paddock The area of lockout kennels, scales and the inspection ring. The greyhounds are kept there prior to racing. Before a race, the greyhounds are weighed, identified by a paddock judge, walked and blanketed before entering the track. Pari-mutuel Wagering Taken from the French term meaning “betting between ourselves”, wagering in which winnings are taken from the total amount of money. The system insures that you never wager “against the track” but only against other players. PerfectaA wagering term describing the first two greyhounds to cross the finish line in exact order. (UK, Straight Forcast). Photo Finish A photo device utilized to more accurately determine the winner of a race where the finishers are very close Place A wagering term describing the second greyhound to cross the finish line. A wager for place means you collect if your dog finishes either first or second Pos A greyhound’s box or post position number. A greyhound’s number always corresponds to the number of his starting box. The term also is used to recognize the exact time the greyhounds start from the Starting Box. Post ParadeThe lead outs parade the greyhounds in front of the grandstand prior to a race for a blanket and muzzle inspection.Post Time The time the first race of a performance begins, or any other race on the program. Post Weight The greyhound’s official weight reported before the greyhound enters the racetrack.Program A printed guide to the day’s races including detailed, compiled data to assist customers in handicapping the races. Quiniela (Quinella) A wagering term describing the two greyhounds finishing first and second in either order. (UK, Reverse Forecast). Racing Commission A state or county regulatory agency that oversees all aspects of greyhound racing. Racing Secretary The track official whose major functions include determining how many races of each grade are to be run over each distance for any given performance and conducting the random draw for post position.  Rail The inside race strip where the mechanical lure runs around the track. Reverse Forecast A bet placed on two greyhounds to cross the finish line in any order. (USA, Quiniela). Ringer A greyhound (or horse) entered in a race under another’s name -usually a good runner replacing a poorer one. Rural Rube Award Given each year to the nation’s top sprint (5/16- mile) greyhound by the National Greyhound Association; named for an outstanding sprinter of the late 1930s. Scale Room An area within the Paddock where the greyhounds are weighed on a calibrated scale by the Clerk of Scales. Schooling Race A practice race held using actual racing conditions, but in which no wagering is allowed. Scratch The withdrawal of a greyhound from a race. Scratches at Mile High are listed by race number then greyhound number. Separate Pools Money wagered on a race at another track, which is totally apart from the pool at the other track. Show The third greyhound across the finish line. A wager to show means you collect if your selected greyhound finishes either first, second or third. SingleA Straight bet on one selection to win one race or event, also known as a straight-up bet. Sire The father of a greyhound. Sprint A race run over 5/16 of a mile or shorter distance Stakes Race A race for a championship or for a purse larger than those offered for ordinary feature races. Starter A greyhound becomes a starter for the race when the doors of the starting box open. Starting Boxe Mechanical gates that ensure all runners start in unison.Steam When a betting selection starts to move quite rapidly, usually caused by many bettors betting on it. Straight Forecast (UK) A tote bet operating in races of 3 or more declared runners in which the punter has to pick the first and second to finish in the correct order. See ‘Forcast’. Superfecta Picking the first four greyhounds to finish in exact order. System A method of betting, usually mathematically based, used by a punter to try to get an advantage. Takeout The money taken from the betting pool by track management for the state and for the association. Tattoo An identification number placed inside the ear of a registered racing greyhound. Titanic Tri-Super This operates the same as the ‘Tri-Super’, except you must correctly select the Trifecta combination in the 5th Race and the Superfecta in the 7th Race. Totalisator Machine A computerized system that records amounts wagered, prints tickets for bettors, calculates odds and displays them on screens throughout a race trackTote Board A board located behind the racetrack’s backstretch that displays the odds, pools, results, and payoffs for each race.Trainer A kennel employee whose responsibility is preparing greyhounds for racing. Tricast or Treble Forecast A bet placed on three greyhounds, to cross the finish line in exact chosen order. (USA, Trifecta). Trifecta A wagering term describing the first three greyhounds to cross the finish line in exact chosen order. (UK, Tricast). Tri-Super Similar to the ‘Twin Trifecta’ below. You select the winning Trifecta combination in one race and exchange that ticket for a Superfecta in the following race. Twin Trifecta A multiple pool bet. Two trifecta selections in two races. You select the winning Trifecta combination in one race and exchange that ticket for a second Trifecta in the following race. One-half of the net Twin Trifecta pool will be paid equally to winners of the first half when those tickets are presented to be exchanged. The remaining half of the pool, along with any carry over will be to winners of the second half. If no one selects the second half correctly, the pool is carried over to the next racing performance.WGRFWorld Greyhound Racing Federation, the worldwide promotion association for the sport.WheelA wagering term describing the selection of a greyhound to win, place or show with every other greyhound in the race.Whelpin The act of birth. Win A Win bet is a also called a straight bet or a single. If you bet for Win you collect only if your chosen greyhound is the first across the finish line.Winner’s Circle Where the winning greyhound proceeds following the race, often to participate in a ceremonial presentation.WireThe finish line for a race.National Greyhound Association (NGA)The main registry for the greyhound racing industry in the USA.American Greyhound Council (AGC)The mission of the American Greyhound Council is to ensure the health, welfare and safety of racing greyhounds from the farm to retirement.  The mission is accomplished through programs which are financed and administered by the Council itself, and through grants to outside organizations, agencies and universities.American Greyhound Track Owners Association (AGTOA)The AGTOA formed in April 1946, is a non-profit corporation composed of the owners and operators of 29 greyhound tracks located throughout the United States.  Membership is open to all lawfully licensed greyhound race tracks, whether they be individuals, partnerships or corporations.Texas Greyhound Association (TGA)The TGA represents the interests of Texas greyhound breeders, owners, trainers, kennels and tracks.Iowa Greyhound Association (IGA)The IGA is a nonprofit organization made up of Greyhound owners, trainers, kennel owners, operators, and individuals in the common goals of responsible breeding, raising, training, racing and welfare of greyhounds in the state of Iowa.Oklahoma Greyhound Association Represents the interests of Oklahoma greyhound breeders & owners.  They have an annual Meet.West Virginia Breeders Association Represents the interests of West Virginia greyhound breeders & owners.Most greyhound racers retire to the farms for breeding purposes. There are currently over 1,500 breeding farms across the country in over 43 states. The concentration of most breeding farms can be found in Florida, Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma.  With over 26,464 pups registered in 2000, over 18,000 of these racers were adopted and over 6,000 retired to the farm.   This figure also figures in the natural attrition rate where a greyhound might die as a pup or by natural causes later in life.Since greyhounds are so valuable, the breeders give tremendous care to their breeding females.ADOPTIONThe American Greyhound Council makes a direct contribution to the number of Greyhounds placed, annually allocating up to $40,000 for grants to qualifying pet adoption groups. A sizeable portion of the fund has been provided by the American Greyhound Track Owners Association (AGTOA) through its Night Of Stars racing program. Also, racetracks, in addition to their financial support of the Council, contribute more than $1 million annually to local Greyhound adoption efforts. More than $10 million has been spent by the tracks in the last seven years to support local adoption programs. Since 1990, it’s estimated that more than 152,000 Greyhounds have been adopted as pets into homes. The current Greyhound pet population in the United States and Canada likely exceeds 80,000, according to Gary Guccione, making the Greyhound pet an increasingly popular and recognizable phenomenon on the American social scene.There are several ways to adopt a retired racing greyhound. If you know a racing owner you might be able to adopt directly from them, sometimes “pre-adopting” a dog that hasn’t begun racing yet or one that is currently racing, then taking the dog when its’ career has ended. Or get a dog the owner wants to place after its’ racing days are over. Sometimes, the owner will trust a trainer to privately place a dog, also. These are ideal situations—for the experienced greyhound owner–but not very common.Most greyhounds are turned over to independent adoption groups by their owners or trainers for placement and for the average prospective owner this is probably the best option. These groups are located all over the country so you don’t have to live anywhere near a track or farm to be able to get a dog. Unfortunately, the politics of these groups is also all over the map. A few are openly pro-racing and have good connections within the racing community, working hand-in-hand with owners, trainers and farms to find homes for their dogs. They don’t try to convince anyone that racing is evil or that the dogs are ill-treated during their careers. Many other groups are what could be called neutral: their policy is to not have a policy regarding racing. While they may have individual volunteers with strong opinions, as an entity they also don’t push any anti-racing propaganda.Then we find the openly anti-racing groups. They usually use the pity angle to find homes for the dogs (and donations) and some of them may refuse to place a dog with anyone who doesn’t buy into their beliefs.  They have no volunteers with differing opinions. (Many of the neutral groups are off-shoots of these, the new groups started by volunteers who no longer believe the propaganda.) These anti-racing groups should be avoided if a person wants to simply have and enjoy a wonderful pet without being bombarded by myths and misinformation. The Greyhound Lovers League cannot endorse any anti-racing groups, no matter how many dogs they have found homes for or how much good they appear to do; they seek to destroy the racing industry and, in the process, do away with the breed as most of us know it.There is one other good way to adopt a racing greyhound and this is highly recommended if you live in or near a state with live racing: right from the track.Many greyhound tracks have in-house adoption programs and/or adoption kennels funded at least in part by the tracks, kennels and owners and some “contract” with independent nonprofit adoption groups such as Greyhound Pets of America to handle this function. Since these are subsidized the cost to the adopter is often less than going through an adoption group elsewhere. And you know you’re dealing with people who won’t try to indoctrinate you against racing.The GRA/A Adoption Directory has listed several hundred greyhound adoption groups across the country which have websites.  As adoption groups seldom advertise their positions on racing, GRA/A felt this should be public knowledge.   As time goes on we hope to see the list grow as friendly groups come forward and identify themselves to us and the industry.The Greyhound Racing Association of America is a non-profit membership organization founded to promote, protect and enhance the sport of greyhound racing and the greyhound industry through education, example and media for the benefit of its members, fans, supporters and the greyhound racing dogs that make this great sport possible. The welfare of our retired racing greyhounds is of utmost concern to our Association. For that reason, we have created the GRA/AMERICA Approved Adoption Group Program (AAG We highly recommend our owners/trainers to become aware of which adoption groups they are doing business with, and to become more familiar with the GRA/America Adoption Directory. GRA/A supports pro-racing and neutral adoption groups in this country, but we do not limit our owners and members choices.  As an Association, we feel that if our dogs find good homes — and the adoption group and greyhound owners have developed a good working relationship–the directory and Adoption Program has served its purpose. To further aide our members, the AAGP program will register and recognize several pro-racing and racing-neutral adoption groups that have been approved by our Board of Advisors.THE OWNER Tony Stewart, Greyhound Owner & NASCAR DriverWhile NASCAR super star Tony Stewart loves the words “Gentlemen, start your engines,” his stall of greyhounds loves the sound of “And here comes Rusty.” At the start of every Winston Cup race, Stewart follows the pace car to the start finish line and then works on getting his car up toward 190 mph, along with 41 other drivers, as the green flag drops. His dogs chase a mechanic dog bone that speeds around the dirt track at West Palm Beach Kennel Club at around 38 mph trying to beat out seven other competitors after the wooden doors to their cages are raised simultaneously. “I love anything that involves racing,” the 29-year-old Indianapolis native told us during a break before qualifying his Home Depot Pontiac for the Pepsi 400 in July. “They [the greyhounds] are fast, too. I think I have some champions on my hands.”He got into greyhound racing nearly seven months ago when he met Walter Gribben, who has more than 30 years experience with racing the frail looking dogs, through a racing colleague. Looking at it as another way to be competitive, Stewart bought eight greyhounds the first time around from a breeder in Oklahoma. Then a few months later, he purchased a litter of puppies from a breeder in Florida. Currently, he owns 13 dogs, many named after people in his personal and professional life.“I have Zippy, named after my crew chief, and Rocket and Rookie named after me,” he said with a laugh. There’s also TSR (Tony Stewart Racing) Mojo, TSR Ms. Krista, TSR Ms. Lucy, TSR Ms. Chaos, TSR Ms. Rosie, TSR Monte Carlo, TSR Ms. Kelly, TSR Ms. Angie, and TSR Ms. Phyllis.Stewart was hesitant at first to talk about his fleet of dogs that costs more than $53,000. He said there has been some controversy surrounding the sport in recent months but feels that the dogs love what they do. “They are happy when they are racing,” he said. “They have a good life.”Gribben agreed. “These dogs eat good and in no way are mistreated,” he said with conviction in his voice. “When they get older and can’t race anymore, we have an adoption program where they are placed in homes with good families. I wouldn’t be in the sport if it were true (that they were abused).”Dog trainer Mike Rowe said that while the media claims that there have been some incidences of greyhounds being mishandled over the past few years, he feels that on the whole, the animals receive good care throughout the industry. “If they were abused, they wouldn’t get out and run,” he said from the kennels in West Palm Beach where Stewart’s dogs are kept along with 40 of Gribben’s dogs. “I think that today, with the tracks offering adoption programs, there’s a positive attitude about the sport.”There is a world of difference, as well as some similarities, between dog racing and car racing. For instance, Stewart brought home a purse of $189,475 for a few hours work at the prestigious Brickyard 400 in his hometown in Indiana on August 5. While he raced in circles in the Midwest, TSR Mojo ran the 1/4-mile oval course in West Palm Beach, Fla., in a little over 30 seconds, placing second and winning $223 for his efforts. As in NASCAR, several dogs during race day got DNF’s (did not finish). And, the dogs are weighed before each race just like NASCAR officials put race cars through the test.But the fact that it is a financial investment is not the issue for Stewart. It’s the competitiveness, the hunt for a win that keeps him involved, he said. As with car racing, Stewart knows that it takes top-notch equipment to be up front. When choosing his team of greyhounds, he looked at bloodlines and records of the dog’s ancestors and then hired top people to manage them. He depends on the knowledge of Gribben and the dog’s trainers, Mike and Frances Rowe. “We are like the pit crew for the greyhounds,” Mike Rowe said, as he ran his hand over the back of Ms. Krista as she relaxed in her cage. “We make sure they are tuned up for the race.”A normal day for the dogs begins at 6 a.m. when they hit the outdoor running pen. To prevent any problems, the males go to one side of the yard and the females to other, Rowe said. The entire group goes out again at 10 a.m. and again at 3 and 7 p.m. and are kept in cages in between. Usually twice a week, each one will hit the exercise yard to run through a regime of physical exercises to strengthen the muscles in their delicate legs. “After a race or a workout, they are rubbed down with Absorbine Jr. to help the muscle pain,” Rowe said. “They are petted and pampered. They are housed in an air-conditioned building and even have carpeting in their cages.”The dogs are also on a strict diet, which consist of spinach, mackerel, pasta and vitamins among other foods and are fed at exactly the same time each day. “They are very lovable and intelligent dogs,” the trainer said. “Some are standoffish, while others won’t leave your side. It’s really like babysitting 50 kids. It takes a lot of patience and understanding.They all have their own personalities.” The dogs are the happiest when they are off to the track, he added.Like her owner, TSR Ms. Krista is already showing her champion status. The 2-year-old female greyhound has 24 starts this season, with six wins, five-second place and four third place finishes. Her owner holds the record for the most wins in his sport this season on the heels of capturing the Rookie of the Year title last year. TSR Mojo also struts his stuff. He boasts 16 wins in 67 starts along with 15-second place and 10 third place finishes. Although Stewart is not there for 99 percent of the races, he took in a dog race at the West Palm Beach track last November in between practice sessions for the inaugural Homestead (Fla.) race. “It was fun to watch,” he explained. “I was cheering them on to win. I was like a fan for a day.”And the dogs are already starting to make people take notice around the kennel Club. “Oh yeah, I know about Tony Stewart Racing,” said Renee Kratovil, a trainer and part-owner of two dogs at the West Palm Beach club during a matinee race in mid-July. “They are doing really well. For instance, Mojo is a maniac. He will pull out front every time. He’s good.” Although she recognized the name Tony Stewart, she admitted she didn’t know much about him, except that he raced cars. “I am keyed into greyhound racing,” she said as her eyes drifted toward the dirt track.Vinnie Jones, Greyhound Owner & UK ActorWhether it’s the dogs or the horses, Vinnie Jones loves getting down to the track – especially now that he’s an owner. BBC Sport Online’s Charlie Henderson caught up with him to speak about his passion for racing.Many footballers have trouble coming to terms with life out of the limelight once they leave the professional game.innie Jones has successfully filled that void with a critically acclaimed step into the acting world and a burgeoning film careerowever, perhaps more significantly, he has found a sporting passion which more than sates his competitive appetite.Jones has been interested in greyhound racing from a tender age but now he has doubled up and added horses to his portfolio of professional sporting interests.”I was into greyhounds at 10 or 11-years-old,” Jones explains.Jones has enjoyed the dogs since the mid-70s”Family friends had a lot of dogs and we went to Wembley, Walthamstow, all over really, so it has always been there.”Jones famously introduced Brad Pitt to ‘the dogs’ when the pair were filming Snatch, Guy Ritchie’s follow up to Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.However, since then Jones has stepped up his interest and, after being a regular punter, he now owns “quite a collection” of greyhounds.”In the last few years I’ve started buying my own dogs and I’ve got about 20 now.”Some are down in Hove with Derek Knight, others are with Gary Banks at Walthamstow – they’re all over the place.”Jones enjoyed his greatest success to date when one of his dogs came home fourth in the dog derby.”It was the first time I’ve ever entered and from 143 runners to get into the last six is awesome.”But Jones, as his career suggests, is not happy achieving success in just one field and has recently added another string to his bow.”I know more about dogs than I do horses but I’ve got a growing interest now that I’ve got my own horse – Sixty Seconds.”There is a “buzz” when the stalls openJason Weaver rode Sixty Seconds into second on its first outing before Frankie Dettori gave his friend a taste of the winners enclosure.Due to a tight filming schedule on the his latest film, The Mean Machine, Jones had to watch the horse’s latest outing in his trailer on set.Sadly, after coming first at Leicester, Sixty Seconds finished outside the places on the first day of the Newmarket Guineas meeting.But Jones remains upbeat about the John Gosden trained horse and still dreams that it will race in the Derby.”When the traps or stalls open up the buzz is amazing and in the big races I’m terrible – I can’t eat and my partner John Ward’s the same.We’re like a pair of teenagers, but then again that’s why you’re in it – it’s all about winning.”Jones suffered the same feelings prior to football matches, but that is where the similarities end.”In football you could do something about it, but with a dog or a horse it’s different, you’re helpless.”There’s more adrenaline in football and if you’re not running around enough or getting the tackles in you can change that.”With Sixty Seconds we got a second and a first, yet third time out, when we’re odds on favourite, he just ran against the waves.same as humans – they have their off days.”To emphasise the point Jones recalls his playing days with Wimbledon.”I went out in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea and I had no legs. After all the preparations there was nothing in the tank.”Defeat at Highbury in 1997 curtailed any hopes Jones had of adding another footballing medal to the one he picked up with the Crazy Gang in their memorable FA Cup win over Liverpool in 1988.But now he has his eye on more sporting silverware and a double of types.”It would be thrilling to line up in the derby with my horse and to win the derby with both dogs and horses really would be something.”Ken Strawbridge, Greyhound Owner The first time I ever saw a Greyhound, I didn’t know what it was. I was being “introduced” to the US Army at Ft. Riley, Kansas. I formed my lasting impression of summer in Kansas then; it’s either 106 degrees F or it’s raining on you. Anyway, the Army gave us a 3 day weekend over the 4th of July and allowed us to leave the post. I chose to go over to Abilene, KS because it was the only town I’d ever heard of anywhere near Ft. Riley. I stayed in the “Super 8″ motel and became reacquainted with things I had forgotten about. Air conditioning, meals that I didn’t have to stand in line for, a bathtub; you know, things that don’t exist in the Army.  So I was driving around Abilene and I saw all these strange looking animals. They were definitely farm animals being raised on farms. Just laying there out in pens enjoying the sun, or the shade, as it pleased their fancy. What were these creatures? I didn’t know. They kind of looked like deer, but I couldn’t place ’em. This ‘disturbed’ me, but I was too proud to ask – My father was a displaced Illinois corn farmer and I grew up in rural Illinois. I was embarrassed that I didn’t know a farm animal. Oh well, back to the Army. 20 years later, they opened Greyhound tracks in Wisconsin. I was working in our Illinois backyard and came up with an idea. I ask my wife if she would like to go see a Greyhound race. We drove up to Geneva Lakes. I walked in, bought a program, found a racer named “Flying Speed”, liked the name, bet $2 to win on him, and collected $18.60. We had a nice lunch, then went down by trackside. I was just fascinated by the way the Greyhounds’ eyes were riveted on the lure and their athletic ability. Twelve years latter, the wife has left and taken our pet Greyhounds with her. I’ll be at Geneva Lakes tomorrow afternoon. Two of my Greyhounds will be running. It will be a magnificent Wisconsin September afternoon. There is no place I’d rather be on this Earth than to be at Geneva Lakes watching those pups run.Donna Moore, Kennel Owner We began with 1 dog in 1994 and have taken the theory…. that greyhounds are like potato chips, you can’t have just one…. to the ultimate extreme. Now we have a racing kennel and farm.In the kennel:Biggest Hambone (other than Ripley)…MC HurrycainTurnout Pen Enforcer….TalentedmrripleyBiggest Troublemaker….Ellen Ripley Likes to be Bossy…..JNB Keeper, Rancho FoxyBiggest Love…..Jolly Mon SingNoisiest…..JNB OK Morgan, RobpeterpaypaulStrangest….Robpete rpaypaulQuietest…..Lynnie the Pooh and TrubeBiggest Smiler….Perpetual SmilerBiggest Kisser….Any Frosty River pup My personal favorites: Tempo Cyrix, JNB Littled ipper, Switzler Onyx. I have the official title of Business Manager spelled “gofer”. I do make sure everyone gets paid which puts me at the top of the pecking order. I also do the bloodline research and decide who gets bred to who which can put me on the bottom of the pecking order even faster.  I’ve worked at a lot of different jobs in my life; started out as a Admin Specialist for the US Army in Okinawa, then Purchasing Agent (and later a Civil Engineering Technician) with the US Forest Service. After Reagan downsized, I spent a couple of years in college, forever remaining a junior majoring in History. I have run a Sports Collectible retail store, tried to control obnoxious people as an event Security officer, and ultimately finished up my non dog related work as a Human Resources Specialist for St. Joseph’s hospital. I can honestly say I have never had as much reward as I have working with the dogs.Charles Moore, Greyhound BreederI have been involved in greyhounds for over 10 years. Jim VanWinkle and I have been close since kids, and Jim and his wife have raised some excellent dogs out of Beau Liz. He’s My Man to name just one. He ask my wife and I to go to Wheeling for a stakes race He’s Man Man was in. That was the beginning of the disease I acquired. Jim had a friend that had a litter of Right Connection pups for sale at 6 months old and ask if we would want to be partners. Out of that litter came our first brood. Right One. It was her daughter Downtown Dolly that sold at the brood auction last fall for more than I paid for my first house. (that will probably age me) Later we bought two females from two large litters they had for sale in the Review. The rest is history. Debatella whelped Hotshot Salesman and Pooky’s Rowdy whelped Deuce’s wild, one week apart. My wife and I do this as therapy, after a long day on the phone and in the office we do chores and love the pups. We only live about 90 miles from Abilene, so we always try to get their for the finals.Kate Shue, Greyhound OwnerI’m another of those people who got interested in racing through adoption. We adopted our first Greyhound five years ago. CJ was the first one I’d ever seen in the flesh, but my husband and I were both hooked instantly. We adopted the 2nd a month later. The fifth one we brought home was a littermate to the first one. By this time we had become friends with their breeders, and through them had learned that the **** I had been told by some adoption people  was just **** and that racing was great. When our friends told us they were going to breed our boys’ litter sister, I begged and pleaded until they agreed to sell me a pup. I didn’t even care if he could run, I just wanted a black male just like his uncles. In May of ’99 the puppies were born and there were 2 black males. Until tattoo time I agonized over which one I wanted, then at the last minute we decided on partnerships for both. Meanwhile, we moved 150 miles southwest to Cross Lanes. I was absolutely sure that my boys were going to be great racers and didn’t want to miss a minute of the fun. Nothing like optimism, huh?  I also found some new racing friends across the country, both here and in an earlier chat forum that’s now defunct. The folks in both places (some are the same folks) have been wonderful to me, patiently answering my gazillion questions.  The next year I joined the NGA for the first time, and in September of ’00 the boys came home to Tri-State to try their paws at racing. We got lucky!  Both turned out to be good. Gabe (Gotta B An Angel) couldn’t sprint his way out of a paper sack and never broke his maiden, but once he graded in he found his niche in 7/16 races and was doing well until he blew a hock last July. He was a beautiful closer and a thrill to watch. He’s on our couch now with his uncles and the rest of the herd. Mike (CJ’s Angel Buns – named after our first Greyhound and my husband) is still at TS. His specialty is 3/8, but he holds his own in 5/16. He and his litter sisters finished 2 (Mike),3 (Wag’s Angel) and 4 (Sweety’s Angel) in the puppy stakes at WD last spring. He finished 4th in the WV Distance stakes in August. Since then Mike has been consistently in AA and A at TS, though he’s been down with a string of injuries since early October. First an ankle, then a shoulder and now a stopper bone. I’m going through severe withdrawal not having anybody running now.  While all that was going on, our house herd continued to grow. We’ve adopted 12 (one of whom has since died), acquired a brood brood (who we hope will become a Mama by late spring) and brought Gabe home, so there are currently 13  hounds in the living area of the house. In our basement we have an adoption kennel with a capacity of 16, and it’s usually full of beautiful hounds looking for families. I’m lucky to have a husband who loves the dogs as much as I do and works his buns off with the adoption program. We’re both home most of the time, so it’s Greyhounds 24/7 for us. We wouldn’t have it any other way!Cyndi Napolitan, Kennel OwnerI’m from Michigan – moved to PA. Started out in 1992 with NGAP – god help me – adopting greyhounds. Yes – I never knew better – was a David Wolf fan for a few years until my eyes were opened. Took a tour around the country with my travel trailer and visited 11 greyhound farms – Hi Marena! and 19 greyhound race tracks. Woke up with a totally different attitude. Yes, I saw what greyhounds were really made for!!! AND LOVED IT!  I knew my life had to be with racing greyhounds after that trip. I struggled trying to see where I could fit in. Did some volunteer lobbying with the NGA – went to a AGTOA convention – heck, I went around track management, breeders, kennel owners, etc.  Just call me a groupie greyhound hangout person… Met my mentor – Robert Mackey- Cardinal Kennels. He basically gave me the courage to become a kennel owner this year and to allow myself to believe in the dogs. I owe it all to him and a lot of support from my family.  Now, we will see how the kennel business goes at Dairyland. I have to honestly say – I am friends with track management, trainers, breeders and kennel owners.Earl Peacock, Greyhound OwnerBorn and raised as an army brat in 1951,I retired in Texas from the petrochem project management/construction business a few years ago and now have managed to literally, go to the dogs. About 6 years ago, my wife and I would go to Gulf to watch the dogs for some weekend entertainment. One night after the races, the boss said she wanted to go look at the dogs in adoption. The grey we met, now nicknamed No-toe’s Cleo’s, smiled at us and that was that!  After being broken in by Cleo for a couple/three years at home, I thought it would be fun to have a dog to race. We’ve now got 7 track dogs; the first 3 a learning experience the hard way, three that just went to the trainer and Goodbye Guy.Bryan Kates, Kennel OwnerI am from Dorchester, Ma, moved as a tyke to Duxbury, MA. Nice town to grow up in. I have been interested in Greyhound racing since I was in about the 7th grade. My Grandfather owned some racers, and ran them at Raynham and Taunton. I Have a BSME form Mass Maritime academy, but have stopped using the ME and just mostly have kept the BS. I have been been with one company for almost 16 years. I have transferred around and lived in Boston, NJ, So. Cal, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, UAE, and lastly(so far) west of Chicago. On the way met my wife Carola, and have two kids, Alyssa (6) and Brendan (4). Carola loves greyhounds and loves visiting the pups so that helps. Alyssa and Brendan are funny. They are a bit intimidated of the pups we don’t own and are a bit bold on the ones we do own. Since Brendan sees them eye to eye he is a bit nervous. One of our pups Endless spot is a jumper so Brendan got tackled and prefers to pet him behind a gate. They are my number 1 priority and greyhounds are two followed by my job. While still single in 1989 I went to my first NGA auction with no clue other than I wanted to buy a pup and this was the best way I felt to do just that. I read those ads in Update and the review and wanted to see first hand how the pup ran before I bought it. Anyways….I really had no clue on much of anything else (should have consulted with my grandfather). Sooo….I got there and to be honest I was a bit nervous and only ended up bidding on one pup, Flying Farmer and missed out. I bid all that I had on me. 5K and he went for 7K. If I had started earlier in the process I would have surely have gotten a pup. Flying Farmer did go on and race for 3 years, running mostly A at Hollywood so he would have been a nice buy…but I had no idea on being a member of the NGA, getting a racing licence or where to even run him. I guess I could have figured it out, but that would have been while sitting there holding onto a pup, with only a rental car…I still laugh at the thought of that…  Well then life came into the middle of my greyhound dream, Marriage, overseas transfer, little ones and so on. Fast forward to April 2000 auction. Before the auction I got my NGA membership, contacted a kennel and had some cash. I bought a pup named Rooftop Sonny. He has had a good career and he will be coming home with us when he is done racing. There were some bumps in the road, but it has all turned out nicely. Like Donna said in hers greyhound ownership is like potato chips….I have now 17 pups in full ownership or in partners. All this in not quite two years…So far the best buys have come from the auction (my original theory). My first full litter looks like not a single one of the 4 are going to make a track.  This has been a great experience and I have met mostly super nice people who are willing to help.Vera Filipelli, Track EmployeeMy father used to play the horses at Wheeling Downs before it was converted into a greyhound track. Once the dogs came he was hooked and took me there. I was a single mother when I went to work at the track as they were the only place hiring in the area at that time. My brother and I both were hired. He moved on and is now a retired Black Hawk pilot from the Army. I started as a leadout and from the moment I touched a greyhound I have not been able to get them out of my blood. I have worked at four different tracks and was involved in the openings at Tri-State and Dairyland. I worked in all areas of racing and also trained a kennel for a while. Now in the Marketing and Publicity arena, I really have a chance to showcase greyhounds and give them the attention they deserve. I am very fortunate that I have made so many contacts over the years that are invaluable to my job. It does help being at the most established track in America, with trainers that have a combined experience level of over 500 years. I am also very active with our local Greyhound Pets of America and have seen greyhound adoption come so far in the past 20 years. This is a greyt sport and my goal is to keep on promoting our champions and the responsible people involved in the industry for as long as I am able to do so. Here’s to many more years of enjoying our sport.-Robert Van Matre III, Greyhound OwneI was born in Pensacola , Florida,  but was raised in Jacksonville,Fl. Spent 8 years in the Air Force and then went to work for the Government I retired from there 5 years ago in 2002. I am married and had three children and now have 4 grandchildren and love them all…. I always went to the races here in Jacksonville and always wanted to own a few pups and watch them run. First set back I had to have 4 bypasses done and that slowed done the effort somewhat. Then I found Global Greyhounds and asked a few question on who was the best and things of that nature. I made up my mine to go with Mr. Cary Alsobrook of Charter Kennels. I bought 4 dogs that day and they should be at the tracks Apr May time frame. The first is out of Oshkosh Hightech x Polynice and it is a male three others out of Oshkosh USA x Greys Time Frame and all of them are females. I also took an option on several other pups with Mr. Cary and had to call him and tell him I would not be able to get them for my wife started having heart problems and I knew what that cost would be so had to back out and lose what I had in them. Then Mr. Cary and I was talking and he let some of the funds go towards an auction group so I got in on 6 pups that are racing at DL right now and he applied the rest to one of my pups. What can you say about someone that would do that for you. So instead of being out the money I got pups what a fine man. I have now gone ahead and bought two other dogs from Mr. Cary Alsobrook so I have 6 Fall Auction 2001 pups and 6 of my very own. All this I owe to Charter. So thanks to them. I just got my first commission check and that makes it real now. Love reading and seeing what everyone has to say on GlobalGreyhounds.com.Mark Adams, Mesa GreyhoundsI saw my first Greyhound when I went to pick up a date from her home. She got the dogs in a divorce. I thought they were pretty cool.About 2 months later I was in Missouri buying some horses and saw 2 HUGE fawn Greyhounds chasing some stray dogs and coyotes out of a pasture of colts. Those 2 were magnificent and I was duly impressed. I got started in the business about 20 years ago. My first dogs were pups I bought from 3 NGA Board members, 2 in Texas  and 1 in Florida. None of those pups ever made the track. I got hosed big time.   I swore then I’d do my best to insure that anyone buying from me would get a fair deal. I’ve always done my best to live up to that. About 12 years ago I started writing for the Greyhound Update. We did the All World awards, etc. back in those days. Two years later my tenure at the Greyhound Review for the NGA began as I took over the South Florida Scene column. I’m the one that coined the HOT HOT HOT feature that was so hot hot hot in the Review for many yearsMy specialty in the business is breeding. I pride myself on the tremendous number of stakes dogs I’ve bred (see Nov 2002 Review, left page of my ad for list).Jason Johnston, Greyhound BreedeI basically married into the business. I have been involved in this industry for about 5 years now. I knew of greyhound racing but had never seen a live race until I met my wife and her family. Paul Hennigan, my father in law, has been in the greyhound industry for about 30 years or so. While dating I would go out and play with the pups and help out a little. Before long Paul had me leading, feeding, and helping with some of the training. Needless to say I got more and more interested in the greyhounds and their traits, characteristics, and bloodlines. It kind of developed from there. I bought my first pup from a guy Paul was in partnership with and I guess the rest is history.Don Conaster, Greyhound TrainerI joined the Air Force in 1954, in Jan 1958 I went to England for a year tour after doing a 2 1/2 year tour in Tripoli, Libya at Wheelus AF Base. In England I was stationed at Chicksands RAF station. One day this friend of mine named Tom Fox suggested we go to the dog races. At the time I had no idea what dog races were all about but I was always up for anything new so I said OK. We went to a small “flapping” track called Henlow Camp. All betting was with bookies. The first dog I bet on, a dog named “The Lone Ranger”, won and that was the night that my career was launched!!! I got out of the Air Force after a 10 year stint, and went right to St. Pete and worked for Sonny Alderson. That was in Dec 1963. We went to Denver and ran at Mile High the Summer of 64. At the end of the meet I took on a trainers job with Lou Tandy’s Thunderbird Kennel. To make a long story short, I have done it all, raised dogs, trained dogs, been a kennel owner, and actually bought my first puppy in 1959 while still in the Air Force. Here I am now at the end of my career, training dogs for the Rick Bartley kennel up in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Old enough to retire and too hard headed to do so!! Two years ago I had a mini-stroke one Sunday morning in the kennel then Cancer took a run at me but prostrate surgery got rid of that nasty little devil. Never know what is next, but as long as the dogs are running in Iowa and I am capable of going to work 7 days a week, I reckon I will refuse to retire. Heck I won’t be 66 until May. Old enough to retire, too young to get married!!Steve Schlachter, Greyhound BreederI spent my first 17 yrs in a Northwest Missouri town of 600 people on a farm. When I was #3 on the local county DRAFT list, I joined the Navy. During screening, they informed me I qualified for the Nuclear Submarine Service, but I had to complete some skill training in order to get into the submarine service. In New London, Connecticut they had one of the tests I had to complete, which was, do a free ascent from 50 ft. below the water to the surface without any breathing equipment, just a life vest on. RIGHT, I said to the instructor, do you know I am from Missouri and “you have to show me”?? They did, so I had to do it. This tower of water was 50 feet deep and they had a compression chamber at 50 feet and you equalized with the pressure of the water on the outside and then just stepped out and go to the surface, making sure you blew the air out as you accelerated to the surface due to the life vest. As you all know, the air in your lungs at 50 ft. is twice the amount you need to get to the surface. What did I get myself into??? I made it and retired after 22 years, but my point in telling this story is just like the greyhound business that followed later. You must work hard and believe in what you do.  After my 22 years in the service, I retired a second time from Northeast Utilities after 18 years of service operating a power plant. Plainfield Greyhound Park opened in 1976 and I went to my first greyhound race opening night in January. I saw dogs like Blazing Red, Tell Jimmy, Irish Cadilliac, Flying River, Dereks Cadilliac and many others during that era. I raised my first litter of pups out of “The Headliner,Imp.”, who was standing at Dale Chamberlian’s farm along with Westy Whizzer in his later years. I was hooked and to this day I am still looking for my first derby win. I had 2 greyhounds that I bred exclusively early in the business “Shadytex” (Grandmaster X Dortex), purchased from George Fulton when she was at Hollywood and “Precept” (Dillard X Abella) purchased from Kieth Dillion when she was at Southland. I am now fully retired and raise 1-2 litters a year here in Connecticut on my farm to keep myself busy and still trying to get that “Mr. Ripley”.Mark Spahos, Greyhound OwnerWent to Dairyland back when it was packed in the early 90’s. Had no idea what dog racing was all about. Bet a $2 superfecta because superfecta sounded like a cool bet. I went outside to watch the hounds up close and the apron was packed with excited people. A dog named Moon Rocket won the race and the other dogs came in perfect order. I went to the teller and told her I thought I won. She laughed and paid me 400 big ones. My betting has gone down hill ever since.Kelly Clark, Track EmployeeI started out as a lead out at Bluffs Run because my Friend, and Current racing sect. at Bluffs, Mark Pendgraft, got a job and said it was easy money. I was going to college and the job worked out perfectly with my schedule, the cash was good too. After i graduated i realize that I was happy doing what I was doing and that I didn’t need another job. 13 years and 4 tracks later i have done every job in the racing department and now I am on to a new adventure with the internet and trying to bring information with technology to a new breed of fan and gambler. Even after all this I still feel in aw as a watch a greyhound run full tilt and still keep there wits about them throughout the race. If i had a choice give me the big hearted ones over the front or nothing specialists.What does racing mean to you?What feelings do you get when you watch your dogs race? These questions were asked of some racing greyhound owners and this is what one of them had to say:Hoo boy!  What feelings do I get?  Before a race – stark fear.  When my boys race I think I must feel like a mother whose son plays football.  I know odds are against them getting hurt, but the chance is still there.  I love them, so I don’t want them to get hurt.  But I also love them enough to let them take that fairly small risk doing what they love.During a race – excitement.  And pride when they run reasonably well.  When the boys were still babies I looked forward to the thrill of watching my own dogs race.  When it finally happened it lived up to all my expectations and then some.  And a couple of times I’ve watched a race with strangers nearby, hearing them pull for one or the other of my boys because they had bet on him.  Then when he won, I couldn’t keep myself from grinning at them and saying “That’s MY dog!”  Hey, dem braggin’ rights is more fun than money!After a race, if I get to pick my boys up – the feeling is just love for my little beasties.  They’re always glad to see me and walking them out after a race is often the only one-to-one time we get.  If he ran well, I tell him how proud I am of him.  If he didn’t, I remind him that I love him no matter how he runs.But I love to watch any race, whether my boys are running or not.  I’m still in awe of the thunder those little bitty feet can make.  And I’d almost swear I can hear them hollering YIPPEE!!! as they fly past me intent on those two bunnies.  Yes, in politically incorrect WV we still use stuffed toy bunnies instead of bones.  Spunky and Sparky.  Whoever heard of naming a bone?I love the way some of them come back with their lead outs after a race, heads down, tongues hanging out, until they see the familiar face waiting to take them to the wash room, and then they perk up again and the tails start wagging.  And I love even more those few that prance off the track, ready to go do it again.  I love the excitement of the dogs going to weigh in.  Most of them know where they’re going and why, and they can’t wait to get started.  But there are always a few new pups that have to stop and sniff every blade of grass along the way and get everybody all tangled up.  And I love the sound of 8 dogs barking in the starting box.  It’s such a happy bark!I love watching people at the races.  Trainers, owners and bettors usually seem to have their own sets of superstitions.  I have a few of my own.  But it really tickles me to see some little old lady decide to bet on #4 because he “tinkled” in the post parade, then go to the pay window after the race.One of my favorite things is watching puppies learn a little more with each race.  But maybe my most favorite thing is watching a closer in a distance race.  I don’t like box to wire wins (unless my dog wins).  A closer that keeps digging in after a slow break until he has picked off all the competition can put a lump in my throat.  That’s a dog with speed AND heart.What else does racing encompass?  The thing I most often notice is the friendship and cooperation between most breeders and most kennels/trainers. They’re there, first and foremost, to beat each other and win.  That’s their business and their job.  But they’ll almost invariably help each other when the need arises.  The love they share for the dogs is a pretty strong bond. If they were only in it for the money, as is so often accused, you wouldn’t see trainers picking up other kennels’ dogs after races when somebody got detained, and you wouldn’t see everything from kibble to dog trucks being loaned back and forth between kennels.The ultimate goal of greyhound breeders  is to breed for better greyhounds.  A breeder who takes the time to learn more about his greyhounds or the greyhounds he intends to buy and breed — through researching how their ancestors fared and with what particular lines they crossed — will improve their odds of breeding quality racers.There are many factors that affect the outcome of a breeding.  The genetic make-up coupled with a series of environmental influences, which will comprise nutrition, exercise and training, as well as the dog’s mental approach to racing.   Some dogs, quite capable of being fast, may have no interest in doing so within the constraints of the race track or with other dogs running along side.  Yet, that same dog in a field might express its potential.So in conclusion, a breeder’s aim is to breed a greyhound with the ability to run and the willingness to do so. METHODS OF INSEMINATIOnIN-SEASON broo Most greyhound broodes come into season every nine months, although some will cycle every six months.  The season usually lasts for twenty-one days, and this should be counted from the first day she shows color, a blood stained discharge.  When a brood comes into season, they will usually pay more attention to their rear-end, and her vulva will become swollen.  Also, frequent urination is a tell-tale sign.PROGESTERONE TESTINGThrough extremely accurate methods of progesterone testing, one can ascertain exactly the correct day for mating, to ensure the highest likelihood for successs. Previous theories and some existing sire masters believe the timing for breeding the female between the 12th and 15th day, however, scientific sireies have proven that this can actually be anything from the 5th to the 23rd day. If the brood is not mated at exactly the correct time it is very likely she will miss or have a small litter.THE BENEFITS OF FROZEN SEMEN International Canine Semen Bank – Full Document-  Website –  Reproductive technology has taken great strides in recent years as has the acceptance of giving mother nature a hand in reproducing quality fancy dogs. Many breeders today are using artificial insemination technology in their breeding programs for a number of good reasons. Fresh insemination processes require both dog and brood to be present or insemination to occur within 48 hours of obtaining the semen. More and more breeders and veterinarians are moving to a frozen semen process that allows breeding to take place conveniently and safely. It is important to understand the significant advantages that artificial insemination and the use of frozen semen have for many breeders over the traditional natural breeding method.The process is simple, yet very effective and takes up to an hour for collection and storage. Semen to be frozen is collected using a teaser brood or smell, and standard collection procedures. A nutrient medium, which keeps the semen alive, is added and then it is frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen. ICSB has developed a proprietary freezing process that is both cost effective and highly successful. The ICSB method does less damage to the sperm during freezing than traditional freezing methods due to a larger surface area and quicker freezing time. The ICSB method of sperm storage provides the highest rate of pregnancy because it delivers more viable sperm for insemination. It has a significantly higher rate of pregnancies than natural mating practices. The semen can be stored in liquid nitrogen at the ICSB labs indefinitely. When needed, the semen is easily shipped to the broodes. local veterinarian who can inseminate the brood and have her back to her home the same day. The benefits of artificial insemination include:easy access to sperm from selected donorseliminates distance limitationsstreamlining time constraintsgreater assurance of a proper inseminationeliminating housing limitationsovercoming uncooperative partnersfinancial efficiencypropagating traits from deceased dogsSURGICAL IMPLANT Internet Animal Hospital – Website From start to finish, the surgical Artificial Insemination procedure takes only a few minutes.   Light general anesthesia is required.  Absolute sterile procedure is an important factor.  The insemination fluid must be kept warm and implanted within the uterus as soon as possible after collection from a male who is present, or soon after shipped, frozen semen is thawed. The Procdure is as follows:Incision is made in the midline abdomen The uterus is locatedThe body of the uterus is isolated and the horns are inspectedA tiny stab incision is made in the body of the uterusThe semen sample is drawn into a sterile syringeThe end of the catheter is inserted inside the uterusThe semen sample is gently infused toward each uterine hornThe incision in the uterus is sutured closed.  Usually only one suture is requiredThe abdominal wall is closedThe skin is closed with subcutaneous sutures. Sometimes there is almost no bleeding at all ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATIONInternet Animal Hospital – Website The semen and associated nutrient fluids are infused directly into the deep vaginal area of the female.   The female then will have her rear quarters raised for a few minutes in an attempt to have gravity assist with the dispersal of the semen as deep into the vaginal area and as close to the cervical opening as possible.  Then the female needs to remain confined for 6 to 8 hours after the insemination. The individual sperm cells need to pass through the cervix from the vagina and into the body of the uterus.  From there, they disperse further up the two “Horns” of the uterus.  The uterine horns are long hollow tubes, lined by the richly vascular endometrium, and extend from the body of the uterus upward almost to each kidney.  At the end of these two tubes the ovaries are situated such that when they produce eggs, the eggs travel through a tiny opening into the far end of each uterine horn.   If the eggs encounter sperm cells in their travels DOWN the uterine horns, there is a chance that the egg will be fertilized by some lucky sperm cell going UP the uterine canal and then another whole series of miracles take place that just might end up as a puppy.TRANS CERVICAL INSEMINATION This new procedure allows semen to be deposited directly into the cervix without anesthesia.  Special training is needed with the trans cervical technique in order to be certain that the semen is deposited within the uterus.  The procedure is performed  using an endoscope.NGA DNA PROGRAM Kansas State University CVM – Dr. Brad Fenwick- Full Document-  Website- The NGA DNA Program has been phased in so that DNA samples from all sires and dams used for breeding are stored by the NGA. The DNA Repository at Kansas State University now holds samples for over 7,500 Greyhounds. Breeding Greyhounds were phased into the program as follows:April 1, 1999 – Living males previously registered in the Frozen Insemination program and any new males as they are registered.September 1, 1999 – Any individually-registered Greyhounds which the record owner wishes to voluntarily register into the DNA Program.April 1, 2000 – All males used for breeding purposes after the established deadline not heretoforeregistered in the DNA Program.September 1, 2000 – All females used for breeding purposes after the established deadline not heretofore registered in the DNA Program.HISTORY OF FROZEN INSEMINATION IN GREYHOUNDS by Dr. Jim Gannon, with due acknowledgement to Mr. Gavin Fitzpatrick In 1981, the National Greyhound Association put in place a Frozen Semen Insemination Program, which over some of the ensuing years, for various reasons, did not enjoy much popularity, nor a healthy success rate. However, some six or seven years ago, Mr. Richard Conole and his wife Sharyn, set up their own clinic in College Station, Texas, where they researched and revolutionized the manner in which semen from greyhounds should be frozen, stored and thawed. The Conole technique is not world renowned and highly successful in producing litters of greyhound and domestic breeds.On August 8th, 1991, the then President of the National Coursing Association of Victoria (AUS), the late Mr. Silvester Doyle, Mr. Ken Callaghan (NCAV), Mr. Gavin Fitzpatrick (ANZGA & NCAV Secretary) and Dr. Jim Gannon (Sandown Veterinary Clinic) met with Mr. Richard Conole to discuss all issues relevant to frozen semen, and the possibility of a Frozen Semen Pilot sirey being put in place between the NGA (USA) and NCAV (AUS).Reciprocal rules were drawn up and an agreement whereby:10 Victorian based broods would be served with semen collected from American based greyhounds10 American based broods would be served with semen collected from Victorian based sire sires whose semen had to been collected and frozen at Sandown Vet Clinic prior to shipment to the USA. This Pilot Program proved most successful and was the foundation for the Frozen Semen Insemination Programs, which exist today in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand.BREEDING THEORIES INBREEDINGhis is the mating of very close relatives.  Ex: Mother to son; father to daughter; brother to sister, etc.  Usually used by breeding experts to ‘amplify’ a certain characteristic of a bloodline.  This could be good, or it could be bad.OUTCROSSINGThis is the opposite of inbreeding.  It involves the mating of two dogs who have no relations in common.  The rule of thumb applies to those ancestors within four generations.  This ‘fresh’ blood is usually used by breeders to invigorate a bloodline.LINEBREEDINGThis method is used consistently by breeders.  It involves the mating of dogs that are related past the third generation.  Usually grandfather to granddaughter or niece to uncle. This method is used by breeders to allow them to amplify a certain trait without the risks of inbreeding.THE INFLUENCE OF THE DAM ON THE OFFSPRINGby Dr. Jim GannonDr. Jim Gannon has penned the following to keep participants informed about important breeding issues. Let me ask the simple question — Do the sire and dam have equal input into the inherited qualities of the litter?  Now, of course, 99% of respondents will automatically say – Yes – but is that the reality?  According to the information from Theresa Garton in Oklahoma City in USA, research has revealed irrefutable scientific evidence that challenges, and disproves, that popular traditional belief. So the real ANSWER is – that the dam actually contributes more than 50% genetically to her litter. For the scientifically minded, this is how the apparent heresy comes about: -Every structure within the body is composed of millions of tiny cells (brain cells, liver cells, kidney cells, skin cells, etc.) -Every cell has three important components – a nucleus containing the genes hidden in the coils of DNA – a membrane (like a skin) that holds the contents of the cell together-and, the cytoplasm which is a jelly-like fluid filling the cell and supporting some other structures essential to cell operation, and, to life itself. -Two of these life-support structures within the cytoplasm are the Mitochondria, and the Golgi Apparatus. Now, the egg produced in the ovary is similar to any of the other millions of cells of which the body is composed – except it has only 50% of the mother’s genetic material (DNA) in its nucleus, same as the sire has in his sperm, BUT the egg also contains the mother’s cytoplasmic life-support Mitochondria, Golgi Apparatus, and all of the other enzymes within the normal cytoplasm. -On the other hand, the sperm contributed by the sire contains only the usual 50% of his genetic DNA in its nucleus, plus a tail to enable directional guidance when swimming, and a short-lived energy supply for the swim-but virtually no cytoplasm. (and consequently, none of its important life-supporting Mitochondria or Golgi Apparatus structures –these come only from the brood.Fertilization occurs when the sperm of the sire locates and enters the egg of the brood, and the newly formed cell develops into a pup over the next nine weeks. However, it becomes immediately apparent that the pup which develops from that fertilized egg will have equal DNA contributions (genes) from each parent (50% DNA from each) within its nucleus, BUT, will also have all of the essential life-support systems of the Mitochondria and Golgi Apparatus from its mother’s egg within its cytoplasm — and these are inherited ONLY from the mother. Without these life-support structures, the genes within the newly formed nucleus would never survive to reach their genetic potential –and, the efficiency of the working cell in later life will be totally dependent upon these cytoplasmic structures inherited from the brood. The RESULT is that the litter really do inherit more from the mother than the sire. The LESSON is to select the brood brood with just as much care and attention as you would for the sire. One aspect of disappointing performance from a litter sired by a top sire dog may be that many broodes are chosen for breeding on the basis of finance, family affection, emotion, and ready availability of the brood currently in the kennel. Our breeders should make note of the recommendation to the USA greyhound breeders emanating from the Oklahoma investigation – “we are faced with making sure that both parents are of the BEST QUALITY available – do not skimp when picking the brood brood in your breeding program”.THE PEDIGREE OF HBs COMMANDER, THE AMERICAN DERBY, AND WHY RACING GREYHOUNDS RACEby Dennis McKeonMostly everyone who owns a racing greyhound, either as a racing professional, or as a pet owner, has heard the story of the legendary HBs Commander. He was sired by a greyhound that few people were aware of, out of a less-than-fashionable branch of an old and classic American-based female family. While he was an extremely precocious racer, and though he eventually was stopped by injuries and surgery, he was to prove to be an absolutely revolutionary sire. He led the US sire standings from 1994-1997 inclusive, and was elected to the Greyhound Hall Of Fame in 1999, in a large measure because of his prepotency as a modern cornerstone of the breed. He passed away unexpectedly due to an annuerism, at the relatively early age of 8. His son, Molotov, who led the sire standings for 5 years, and another son, Oswald Cobblepot, a highly influential contemporary of Molotov, distinguish HBs Commander as not only a sire of fine dams—–like Oneco Malee, the dam of the mercurial Talentedmrripley—-but as a sire of sires, an almost certain guarantee that HBs Commander’s influence upon the breed will be indelible.To say that HBs Commander’s phenomenal success was unexpected at the beginning, would not be an understatement. But succeed he did, in spite of the fact that he was not exactly lionized by breeders at the outset of his career as a sire. That would come later, after it was apparent that he was throwing quite a bit of himself into many of his offspring. And despite the protestations of his detractors, there was little doubt that HBs Commander seemed prepotent toward imparting a high degree of pace and power aptitudes, as well as his own rough hewn and burly—-some would say unrefined and coarse—- conformational attributes, to a great many of his progeny. Why this particular greyhound, among all his peers, and in the broader historical context of the breed, should become a sire of profound influence, is a matter for some sirey, and might never truly be ascertained, from a standpoint of hard science.Yet, if we do a bit of research into his pedigree—- which at first glance, seems not particularly extraordinary—- we begin to understand the importance of racing, and why racing competition is so essential to the Racing Greyhound as a unique breed. Racing is what allows the breeder to place a relative value upon the quality of the stock he is producing, and the bloodlines from which he produces his stock. Racing, at it’s highest competitive levels, illuminates for the breeder, which individuals, and the families they are from, have achieved the highest levels of adaptation in response to the function of competitive racing, for the purpose of competitive racing. It allows for the most accurate and “correct” selectivity from among the racing population, as to which greyhounds, and which families of them, are best adapted and likely the most capable of carrying on with the breed, and of having input to the genepool of the Racing Greyhound.The high degree of accuracy in selectivity of breeding specimens that competitive racing provides for the Racing Greyhound breeder, has enabled the Racing Greyhound to become perhaps the most phenomenal athlete in the history of sport. It has not been an accident, that among all large breeds of canines, only the Racing Greyhound is virtually free of the crippling defects of congenital, degenerative hip dysplasia. Nevertheless, HBs Commander imparted a certain degree of adaptational “advantage” to significant percentage of his offspring, who in turn have done the same for their offspring.While some may see this as an accident of nature, I think that with a bit of investigation, we may begin to understand that HBs Commander was the result of generations and generations of selective breeding, cause-and-effect related to racing competition and the insight that racing at the highest levels, has provided to the breeder. He traces his direct female ancestry to the Randle Brothers’ foundation dam, Miss Judy (circa 1924, by Judas III x Irish Midget). While the female family has several distinct branches, it was another offshoot of the Miss Judy family, through Medora, the dam of Real Huntsman (by Never Roll), which was to first distinguish the line.Real Huntsman’s legendary career, and his 2 victories in the greatest and most prestigious open stakes race in the history of the Sport Of Queens in the US—-the legendary American Greyhound Derby (first run at Taunton, MA, in 1949)—-remain virtually unparalleled in the history of racing. Another branch of the Miss Judy female family was to produce the foundation dam of the Beckner family breeding dynasty, Mary Moore, who is the direct female ancestor to Buzz Off, a Hall Of Fame brood matron.The branch of the Miss Judy family from which HBs Commander descends, is divergent from both of these. It’s most profound previous expression had been the 2 time All American, Rock A Dee, by Go Rockie ( a son of 1956 American Derby winner Go Rock) x Dixie Day, a brood standings leader in her time. Interestingly enough, Hbs Commander’s sire, the unheralded and sparingly bred Akbar, traces his direct female ancestry to Je Nays Empress—–who is a direct female descendent of Medora—–the aforementioned dam of the aforementioned 1950-1951 American Derby winner, Hall of Fame inductee, Real Huntsman. Akbar’s paternal grandsire, Tara Bounder, also carries Je Nays Empress as his 2nd dam. Je Nays Empress (Ample Time x Je Nay) carries the first American Derby winner, Oklahoman, as her damsire. She is the dam of 1967 American Derby winner Xandra, by Julius Caesar.Julius Caesar is the 2nd damsire to Kelton, who is the sire of Akbar—–and Julius Caesar is the damsire to Big Whizzer, the sire of Downing…..who is the damsire to HBs Commander . Downing is thought by many to have been the most precocious and perhaps even the fastest greyhound ever to set foot upon a racetrack in the US. In addition to his startling and legendary victories in the prestigious Hollywood World Classic, and the Biscayne Irish American—–Downing bronzed his immortality as a racer, by winning the most coveted trophy of all , with his hard fought victory in the 1977 American Derby.So, while we may debate the state of the sport of greyhound racing today, and its place in the modern day scheme of things, there can be no debate whatsoever as to the critical importance of one single race—–The American Greyhound Derby, in the pedigree and to the immediate ancestors of HBs Commander. He is steeped in the blood of American Derby winners and their families. This single race appears to have been a highly predictable indicator of the bloodlines which were paramount in their era, and among the most worthy of perpetuation, as we can see, as an indicator of the most highly adapted and prepotent individuals who would carry them forward into this modern era. They would one day again find ample and at times, exquisite expression throughout the racing greyhound breed, through a greyhound who at first glance might seem to have been from the “wrong side” of the breeding tracks. When in actuality, he was quite adequately predisposed, by virtue of his ancestral relationships to success in the American Derby, to be both a racing and breeding “locomotive”…..HBs Commander.VITAMINS & MINERALS INJECTION VAM INJECTION for …www.kac.tv/…/vitamins-minerals-injection-vam-injection-for-horses-dog…Nov 28, 2014 – VITAMINS & MINERALS INJECTION VAM INJECTION for Horses, Dogs, Greyhounds, Camels, Alpacas – Video …VITAMINS & MINERALS INJECTION VAM INJECTION for Horses, Dogs, Greyhounds, Camels, Alpacas VITAMINS MINERALS INJECTION VAM INJECTION for Horses, Dogs, Greyhounds, Camels, AlpacasDESCRIPTION- Vitamins Minerals Injection (Compare to the active ingredients of Nature Vet VAM INJECTION) is a supplement to replace high-turnover Vitamins, Amino acids and Minerals.By: Horse PreraceSee the article here:VITAMINS & MINERALS INJECTION VAM INJECTION for Horses, Dogs, Greyhounds, Camels, Alpacas – Video Related Post Vitamins – KidsHealth – May 19th, 2015Vitamins | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. 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Ferrocyl Injection / Products list / Products / CEVA Australiawww.ceva.com.au › Products › Products list Ferrocyl Injection MSDS Mar2013.pdf … FERROCYL is a preparation of organic arsenic, iron and copper of low toxicity to stimulate red blood cell production. COMPOSITION Sodium cacodylate 6.4 mg/mL Ferric chloride 0.68 mg/mL Copper gluconate 0.19 mg/mL  ACTIONS FERROCYL is a preparation of organic arsenic, iron and copper of low toxicity to stimulate red blood cell production. FERROCYL improves appetite in difficult eaters, and improves skin and coat condition. FERROCYL promotes recovery from stress, debility, parasitism, poor nutrition. FERROCYL assists horses and dogs under stress of training and racing. FERROCYL is an injectible organic arsenic and mineral treatment for anaemias and debilitated states in horses and dogs. FERROCYL combines the therapeutic properties of pentavalent arsenic compounds with readily available iron and copper. This combination makes FERROCYL suitable for treatment of iron responsive anaemias, and as a tool for stimulation of horses and dogs in debilitated states, slow convalescence, inappetance, and nutritional and performance related stress. The organic arsenic in FERROCYL increases skin and gut blood circulation, promotes a healthy coat growth, and stimulates appetite, while the iron and copper stimulate red blood cell and haemoglobin production for improved blood counts, improved oxygen transport and improved performance. Copper is an essential component of many body functions. INDICATIONS To assist in treatment of iron responsive anaemias in horses and dogs
FERROCYL has particular application in the following states: Shy, picky eaters. The effect is usually rapid, after only 2 – 3 injections. Good eaters will recover more rapidly from stress. With the return of normal appetite any anaemias are often quickly corrected. To promote recovery from poor nutritional states, after worming or during hard training or convalescence from illness or injury. For overtrained or run down performance animals under stress. To improve horses and dogs brought into training after long spells. After serious illness or injury, parasitism or chronic haemhorrage. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer by intramuscular injection Horses: Give 30 mL every other day or as directed by your veterinary surgeon . Repeat as indicated by a veterinary surgeon Dogs: Give 1 to 5 mL daily or every other day. Repeat as indicated by a veterinary surgeon. FERROCYL can be combined with VAM to provide all essential nutrients and co-factors for improved production of new red blood cells.RESENTATION 100 mL sterile glass multidose vial. STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 52510) NOTES Ferrocyl Indicated whenever anaemia is evident. Many fit, athletic performance animals have a degree of anaemia. Horses and dogs which are difficult eaters, recovering from illness, injury or parasitism, stressed from hard training and racing, or recovering from blood loss may all respond positively to FERROCYL. Provide all other essential nutrients and co-factors to improve blood production by combining with VAM paste two to three times weekly. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. Caution: Sodium cacodylate is an organic arsenic compound. Do not use arsenic preparations for continuous treatment. A period of at least one month should pass before treatments are repeated. Ferrocyl Indicated whenever anaemia is evident. Many fit, athletic performance animals have a degree of anaemia. Horses and dogs which are difficult eaters, recovering from illness, injury or parasitism, stressed from hard training and racing, or recovering from blood loss may all respond positively to FERROCYL. Provide all other essential nutrients and co-factors to improve blood production by combining with VAM paste two to three times weekly. Caution: Sodium cacodylate is an organic arsenic compound. Do not use arsenic preparations for continuous treatment. A period of at least one month should pass before treatments are repeated. Organic arsenic, iron and copper supplement COMPOSITION odium cacodylate 6.4 mg/mL Ferric chloride 0.68 mg/mL Copper gluconate 0.19 mg/mL ACTION  FERROCYL is a preparation of organic arsenic, iron and copper of low toxicity to stimulate red blood cell production. * FERROCYL improves appetite in difficult eaters, and improves skin and coat condition. * FERROCYL promotes recovery from stress, debility, parasitism, poor nutrition. * FERROCYL assists horses under stress of training and racing. FERROCYL is an injectible organic arsenic and mineral treatment for anaemias and debilitated states in horses. FERROCYL combines the therapeutic properties of pentavalent arsenic compounds with readily available iron and copper. This combination makes FERROCYL suitable for treatment of iron responsive anaemias, and as a tool for stimulation of horses in debilitated states, slow convalescence, inappetance, and nutritional and performance related stress. The organic arsenic in FERROCYL increases skin and gut blood circulation, promotes a healthy coat growth, and stimulates appetite, while the iron and copper stimulate red blood cell and haemoglobin production for improved blood counts, improved oxygen transport and improved performance. Copper is an essential component of many body functions. INDICATIONS TO ASSIST IN TREATMENT OF IRON RESPONSIVE ANAEMIAS IN HORSES. FERROCYL has particular application in the following states: * Shy, picky eaters. The effect is usually rapid, after only 2 – 3 injections. Good eaters will recover more rapidly from stress. With the return of normal appetite any anaemias are often quickly corrected. To promote recovery from poor nutritional states, after worming or during hard training or convalescence from illness or injury. * For overtrained or run down performance horses under stress. * To improve horses brought into training after long spells. After serious illness or injury, parasitism or chronic haemhorrage. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION  Horses: Give 30 mL by intramuscular injection or as directed by your veterinary surgeon every second day. Repeat as indicated by a veterinary surgeon. FERROCYL can be combined with VAM to provide all essential nutrients and co-factors for improved production of new red blood cells. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Do not use less than 28 DAYS before slaughter for human consumption. Caution: Sodium cacodylate is an organic arsenic compound. Do not use arsenic preparations for continuous treatment. A period of at least one month should pass before treatments are repeated. PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile glass multidose vial. STORAGe Store below 25 ̊C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 52510) SEE ALSo Pre-Ferrin, VAM, Jurocyl NOTES Ferrocyl Indicated whenever anaemia is evident. Many fit, athletic horses have a degree of anaemia. Horses which are difficult eaters, recovering from illness, injury or parasitism, stressed from hard training and racing, or recovering from blood loss may all respond positively to FERROCYL. Provide all other essential nutrients and co-factors to improve blood production by combining with VAM paste two to three times weekly. We use cookies on our websites to ensure you get the best experience. By using our websites, you accept the use of cookies. Nature Vet has its origins in a successful equine veterinary practice which operated in Australia during the 1970s. Read about Nature Vets history here. Nature Vet has its origins in a successful equine veterinary practice which operated in Australia during the 1970s. In order to provide high quality, specialised veterinary products for their equine patients, two of the vets (Dr. G. A. Rose and Dr. L. Whatmore) enlisted the aid of an innovative chemist to form a  manufacturing company called RWR. In 1983, Drs. Rose and Whatmore formed a separate company, Nature Vet Pty. Ltd., to develop new, natural products. In 1986, RWR was separated from the veterinary practice, and in 1988 this company was amalgamated with Nature Vet. Dr. Gerry Rose and his wife, Helen, assumed full control of Nature Vet in 1995. During 1999, Nature Vet acquired Biochemical Veterinary Research Pty. Ltd., which expanded the product range and key academic research and development relationships. The Company continued its expansion, and in 2002 consolidated its activities in a new facility at Glenorie, a north‐west suburb of Sydney, Australia. This site is a GMP accredited facility with sufficient potential to continue the Company’s planned expansion. The origins of Nature Vet in an equine veterinary practice reflected a close relationship between the Company, the veterinarian and the equine patient. Ceva Animal Health In July 2010, the Ceva Santé Animale group finalized the acquisition of Nature Vet. Ceva had already established its presence in Australia in 2007 with the acquisition of the company Delvet. With the acquisition of Nature Vet, the Ceva pharmaceutical company, amongst the top ten ranking worldwide, strengthed its position and became a major actor on a rapidly growing market which, just like its economy, escaped the crisis. Ceva had already targeted the companion animal sector as one of its main strategic axes of development. With the acquisition of Nature Vet, the company will further strengthen its product portfolios mainly in the equine range. The Australian laboratory (Nature Vet), a family company established in 1983, will benefit from the worldwide presence of Ceva in 45 other countries to considerably widen its market. Driven to innovate and with a proven record of double-digit growth, Ceva is one of the fastest growing top 10 animal healthcare companies. Our vision reaches far beyond animal health and welfare. It’s estimated that a staggering 75% of all emerging human infectious diseases originate from animals and birds. These zoonoses, as they’re known, are what compel us to innovate – to succeed in the fight against the likes of avian flu, brucellosis and Q-fever. They’re one of the driving forces behind our vision: ‘Together, beyond animal health’. We work with welfare and social programmes around the world to bring this vision to life – anywhere our products and know-how can make a difference and with all kinds of partners. From Uganda, working with small-scale livestock owners and vets to stop sleeping sickness in its tracks, to the UK and USA, where we supply the biggest animal welfare charities with Adaptil® collars to help re-home shelter dogs. We’re truly global, based in 42 countries and working across more than 110. We have 13 R&D centres, 21 production sites and more than 3500 employees worldwide. We’ve come a long way in a short time. In 1999, after the first of four management-led buy-outs, we launched Ceva Santé Animale. Since then, we’ve grown in double-digit leaps and bounds. We’ve grown both organically, driven by product development and sales, and through acquisitions. Now we’re one of the leading animal health players. An independent company owned by its people – something that’s distinct in our industry. Our clear, company-wide vision unites all our businesses and products – working as one has been critical to our success.  And we’re results-driven.   We give the entrepreneurs who join us the freedom to work their way to achieve our shared goals The health of animals, people and the planet are inextricably linked. The world needs a holistic approach to health, that understands that, by protecting the health of animals and our environment, we protect our own health and future. So what does ‘Together, beyond animal health’ really mean?   For us, it’s a three-fold commitment to help :Feeding a growing population The world’s not getting any smaller, so ensuring people get good, safe food is vital. Right now, we don’t all have access to sufficient animal protein. So sustainable, intensive agriculture will only become more important if we’re going to be able to feed nine billion people by 2050. That’s why we’re partnering with the producers of animal protein to find more efficient ways of rearing that also minimise animal stress. Preventing zoonoses  As we all become more mobile, the potential for serious pandemics rises – which is why we’re dedicated to combating zoonoses that carry the threat. Our products and services, both existing and the ones we’re yet to invent, will help public health authorities to protect the health of humans and animals. Nurturing at home The more urbanized we become, the more important animals are in our lives. Their companionship offers immeasurable comfort and emotional support –and real benefits for our health and wellbeing. As our cities grow, so will the role of veterinarians in educating people how to live in harmony with their pets. It is a big vision. We know we can’t achieve it alone. So we extend our challenge to the world at large – because only by working with other health professionals will we meet the future demands of world health. From the day we started until today, we’ve been guided by our values. From country to country, division to division, they unite us as we strive to achieve excellence for our customers through innovation. We believe in customer passion, shaping each solution and the way we work around each customer’s specific business ambitions, needs and challenges. We build strong, long-term relationships and work as partners, innovating and developing new solutions together. Our entrepreneurial spirit empowers individuals with the agility to deliver results faster and quicker. We share knowledge and take opportunities. We think and do things differently, creatively. All to find the best possible solutions for our customers. Solidarity is about teamwork. Our shared purpose to combat the world’s major animal health challenges. We give individuals space to make decisions and we respect each other’s work. This extends into our customers’ worlds where we foster open, collaborative relationships. Our innovation mindset keeps us focused on the highest quality and continuous improvement. It’s not just about product innovation but constantly  With innovation being one of our corporate values, we place great emphasis on the need to continually shift scientific boundaries. Our research teams are located around the world, as the need to find talented scientists, more than ever, knows no national boundaries. As a result, we have a global research and development (R&D) structure with pharmaceutical centres in Libourne (France), Kansas City (USA), Paulínia (Brazil) and Cavriago (Italy). Our R&D biological centres are located in Kansas City (USA), Cuernavaca (Mexico), Campinas (Brazil), Budapest (Hungary) and Tokyo (Japan). Ceva’s decentralised structure allows each team great autonomy to develop their own ideas, while regular expert group meetings give our teams the opportunity to network internally as well as with the many external institutes, universities and private research groups that contribute significantly to our R&D programmes. When it comes to production, we think and act ‘global’. You’ll find the exacting standards of our global plants in all our local plants – so wherever our customers are they receive the same level of excellence from us. Ceva’s production policy reflects our overall strategy to be global, i.e. to achieve the synergies and excellence driven by global plants and then to ensure that we “fan this out” and achieve the same standards in our plants situated close to local markets in order to ensure maximum reactivity for our customers. Ceva has 4 main international sites with 11 regional production sites, in several locations (particularly for biological products). R&D and industrial groups are close at hand, to ensure that the transition from final development into full production can be managed across cross-functional teams.  Ceva’s extensive geographical coverage means that we can provide our markets with products and services that are adapted to local specifications and demand.ACP 10 Injection 100 mL VET ONLY PRODUCT Due to legal considerations in different countries the content of this site is only available for members of the veterinary profession. To access VET ONLY information please register using the professional zone tab at the top of the page. ACP 10 Tablets VET ONLY PRODUCT – Tranquilliser Travel Sickness Tablets for Dogs and Cats ACP 2 Injection 100 mL VET ONLY PRODUCT – Anaesthetic Premedication, Tranquilliser and Travel Sickness Injection ACP 25 Tablets VET ONLY PRODUCT – Tranquilliser Travel Sickness Tablets for Dogs and Cats ADAPTIL® Diffuser Refill COMPOSITION 16.5 mg/mL Synthetic analogue of the Canine Appeasing Pheromone ACTIONS Pheromones are chemical messengers used for communication between members of a species. The pheromones emitted by one individual can affect and change the behaviour of other individuals of the same species. In mammals, all lactating females release substances called appeasing pheromones, whose function is to calm and reassure the offspring. Canine appeasing pheromones are secreted by the sebaceous glands of the intermammary sulcus in the lactating bitch, These pheromones calm the puppy at times of stress and provide reassurance, particularly in unknown environments and when encountering novel experiences. Research has shown that the reassuring properties of these pheromones persist even into adult age.   The pheromone in ADAPTIL is a synthetic copy of the natural canine appeasing pheromone. It has a comforting and reassuring role in both puppies and adult dogs. The concentration of pheromone in the air at anyone time is very small and, as pheromones are species-specific, the appeasing pheromone in ADAPTIL will have no effect on humans or other animal species.  Since pheromones are not systemically absorbed, the absence of toxicity and side effects makes them particularly beneficial to sick or aged pets, and allows for their safe use alone or in combination with psychotropic drug therapy.INDICATIONSADAPTIL is recommended for the control and management of fear and/or stress-related behaviours in puppies and adult dogs including separation anxiety, destructive behaviour, vocalisation, house-soiling, hypersalivation and excessive licking, sleep disorders, feeding problems and phobias such as fear of thunderstorms and fireworks. ADAPTIL can also help dogs be more responsive to behavioural therapy and training.  ADAPTIL helps puppies more readily adapt to their new environment after adoption or re-homing. It comforts dogs in new or stressful environments, and helps them to cope more easily with visitors and strangers. ADAPTIL is also useful in reducing anxiety associated with transportation, visits to the vet, and boarding in kennels, and can reduce stress for dogs in a shelter environment.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONRemove the vial cap. Screw the diffuser onto the vial and gently tighten. The vial must be used with the ADAPTIL electric diffuser device. Plug the diffuser into a power paint, switch on and leave on continuously day and night for four weeks. The refill should be replaced as required. It should be plugged in low to the ground so that the dog can lie next to it. The diffuser covers an area of 50 to 70 m² and must not be covered, nor placed behind a door or underneath furniture. Replacement of the diffuser every six to 12 months is recommended. Selling a puppy or adopted dog. If possible, plug in the diffuser in the new environment three to four days before collecting the puppy or dog. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously for four weeks. Replace the refill after four weeks. Training, socialisation. Plug in the diffuser in the room where training takes place and leave on continuously for four weeks. Plugging in a diffuser can also help a dog react appropriately to new stimuli in the home such as visitors, children and other pets. Fears, phobias. Plug in the diffuser in the room most used by the dog during the day. Leave it switched on continuously for four weeks. Replace or refill after four weeks if necessary. The use of ADAPTIL may be combined with a behaviour modification program. The length of treatment may need to be adjusted depending on the nature or cause of the fear. Fear of noises (e.g. thunderstorms, fireworks). Plug in the diffuser in the room the dog uses to rest and relax at least one week before fireworks are expected, or as soon as thunderstorms are imminent. If the dog always runs to hide in a specific area plug the diffuser in there. Keep the diffuser plugged in continuously during the event. If it is likely that similar events will happen several times in the same period, the diffuser should be left on continuously for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary. Use in veterinary practice. Plug in diffusers in the waiting room, consultation rooms, preparation area and kennel areas and leave on continuously. Replace the refills every four weeks. After hospitalisation. Plug in the diffuser in a room that the dog will use to rest during the recovery period at least three to four days before the dog returns home. Keep the diffuser plugged in continuously for the whole duration of the recovery time. Boarding areas, kennels. Plug in the diffuser in the new environment and leave it switched on continuously for the duration of the stay. Consider having a diffuser in the home environment when the dog returns. PRESENTATION Presentation Pack (diffuser and vial): 48 mL. Refill (vial): 48 mL. The diffuser is specially designed for this product. The properties of the product cannot be guaranteed if a different device is used. STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Keep out of reach of children. AVAILABILITY From Veterinarians (APVMA 59307) WARNINGS The ADAPTIL electric diffuser device should only be used with the ADAPTIL diffuser formulation. Use of another substance may increase the toxicity or flammability of the product. The ADAPTIL diffuser formulation is specially designed for use with the ADAPTIL diffuser device. The properties of the product cannot be guaranteed if a different device is used. Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Ensure the bottle and unit are kept upright at all times. Do not cover the device or place underneath furniture. Do not place near a source of heat or direct sunlight. Switch off the unit when the bottle is empty or has been removed. Safety directions: During and immediately after use, do not touch the electric diffuser device with your hands. When plugged in, do not touch the device with wet hands or with metal objects. Never insert a refill into the unit while it is connected to a power point. The surfaces of the diffuser device reach high temperatures to encourage evaporation of the active ingredients. These surfaces should not be touched during use of the product. Do not attempt to repair or alter the unit. Interactions: ADAPTIL may safely be used in combination with psychotropic drug therapy.ADAPTIL® Diffuser Set (Previously D.A.P.®)COMPOSITION 16.5 mg/mL Synthetic analogue of the Canine Appeasing Pheromone ACTIONS Pheromones are chemical messengers used for communication between members of a species. The pheromones emitted by one individual can affect and change the behaviour of other individuals of the same species. In mammals, all lactating females release substances called appeasing pheromones, whose function is to calm and reassure the offspring. Canine appeasing pheromones are secreted by the sebaceous glands of the intermammary sulcus in the lactating bitch, These pheromones calm the puppy at times of stress and provide reassurance, particularly in unknown environments and when encountering novel experiences. Research has shown that the reassuring properties of these pheromones persist even into adult age.   The pheromone in ADAPTIL is a synthetic copy of the natural canine appeasing pheromone. It has a comforting and reassuring role in both puppies and adult dogs. The concentration of pheromone in the air at anyone time is very small and, as pheromones are species-specific, the appeasing pheromone in ADAPTIL will have no effect on humans or other animal species.   Since pheromones are not systemically absorbed, the absence of toxicity and side effects makes them particularly beneficial to sick or aged pets, and allows for their safe use alone or in combination with psychotropic drug therapy. INDICATIONS ADAPTIL is recommended for the control and management of fear and/or stress-related behaviours in puppies and adult dogs including separation anxiety, destructive behaviour, vocalisation, house-soiling, hypersalivation and excessive licking, sleep disorders, feeding problems and phobias such as fear of thunderstorms and fireworks. ADAPTIL can also help dogs be more responsive to behavioural therapy and training.   ADAPTIL helps puppies more readily adapt to their new environment after adoption or re-homing. It comforts dogs in new or stressful environments, and helps them to cope more easily with visitors and strangers. ADAPTIL is also useful in reducing anxiety associated with transportation, visits to the vet, and boarding in kennels, and can reduce stress for dogs in a shelter environment. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Remove the vial cap. Screw the diffuser onto the vial and gently tighten. The vial must be used with the ADAPTIL electric diffuser device. Plug the diffuser into a power paint, switch on and leave on continuously day and night for four weeks. The refill should be replaced as required. It should be plugged in low to the ground so that the dog can lie next to it. The diffuser covers an area of 50 to 70 m² and must not be covered, nor placed behind a door or underneath furniture. Replacement of the diffuser every six to 12 months is recommended. Selling a puppy or adopted dog. If possible, plug in the diffuser in the new environment three to four days before collecting the puppy or dog. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously for four weeks. Replace the refill after four weeks. Training, socialisation. Plug in the diffuser in the room where training takes place and leave on continuously for four weeks. Plugging in a diffuser can also help a dog react appropriately to new stimuli in the home such as visitors, children and other pets. Fears, phobias. Plug in the diffuser in the room most used by the dog during the day. Leave it switched on continuously for four weeks. Replace or refill after four weeks if necessary. The use of ADAPTIL may be combined with a behaviour modification program. The length of treatment may need to be adjusted depending on the nature or cause of the fear. Fear of noises (e.g. thunderstorms, fireworks). Plug in the diffuser in the room the dog uses to rest and relax at least one week before fireworks are expected, or as soon as thunderstorms are imminent. If the dog always runs to hide in a specific area plug the diffuser in there. Keep the diffuser plugged in continuously during the event. If it is likely that similar events will happen several times in the same period, the diffuser should be left on continuously for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary. Use in veterinary practice. Plug in diffusers in the waiting room, consultation rooms, preparation area and kennel areas and leave on continuously. Replace the refills every four weeks. After hospitalisation. Plug in the diffuser in a room that the dog will use to rest during the recovery period at least three to four days before the dog returns home. Keep the diffuser plugged in continuously for the whole duration of the recovery time. Boarding areas, kennels. Plug in the diffuser in the new environment and leave it switched on continuously for the duration of the stay. Consider having a diffuser in the home environment when the dog returns. PRESENTATION Presentation Pack (diffuser and vial): 48 mL. Refill (vial): 48 ml. The diffuser is specially designed for this product. The properties of the product cannot be guaranteed if a different device is used. STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Keep out of reach of children. AVAILABLITY From Veterinarians (APVMA 59307) WARNINGS The ADAPTIL electric diffuser device should only be used with the ADAPTIL diffuser formulation. Use of another substance may increase the toxicity or flammability of the product. The ADAPTIL diffuser formulation is specially designed for use with the ADAPTIL diffuser device. The properties of the product cannot be guaranteed if a different device is used. Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Ensure the bottle and unit are kept upright at all times. Do not cover the device or place underneath furniture. Do not place near a source of heat or direct sunlight. Switch off the unit when the bottle is empty or has been removed. Safety directions: During and immediately after use, do not touch the electric diffuser device with your hands. When plugged in, do not touch the device with wet hands or with metal objects. Never insert a refill into the unit while it is connected to a power point. The surfaces of the diffuser device reach high temperatures to encourage evaporation of the active ingredients. These surfaces should not be touched during use of the product. Do not attempt to repair or alter the unit. Interactions: ADAPTIL may safely be used in combination with psychotropic drug therapy. AMMO® Allwormer Paste COMPOSITION Abamectin 4 mg/mL Morantel Tartrate 167 mg/mL ACTIONS Abamectin acts by binding selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells. This leads to hyperpolarisation of these cells, resulting in flaccid paralysis and death of the parasite. Morantel is a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent producing paralysis by causing muscle contraction. INDICATIONS Treatment and control of:
Tapeworms: Anoplocephala perfoliataLarge  Strongyles: adult & larval stages of Strongylus vulgaris adult & tissue stages of S. edentatus adult stages of S. equinus Small Strongyles: including benzimidazole resistant strains of adult and immature Cyathostomum spp, Cycliocyclus spp, Cylicostephanus spp, Cylicodontophorus spp, Gyalocephalus spp, Triodontophorus spp: adults Pin Worm: adult & immature Oxyuris equi Roundworm: adult & immature Parascaris equorum Hairworm: adult Trichostrongylus axei Neck Threadworm: microfilariae of Onchocerca spp Bots: oral & gastric stages of Gasterophilus spp Lungworm: adult & immature Dictyocaulus arnfeldi Intestinal Threadworm: adult Strongyloides westeri Large mouthed stomach worms: adult Habronema muscae Skin lesions caused by: Habronema spp, Draschia spp cutaneouslarvae (Summer Sores), and Onchocerca spp microfilariae (Cutaneous Onchocerciasis). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: The contents of one 32.5 g syringe are sufficient to treat one horse of 600 kg bodyweight. Doses are described in mL, corresponding to the markings on the dial-a-dose syringe. Foals and Ponies: administer 5 mL per 100 kg bodyweight. AMMO ALLWORMER is safe for use in pregnant mares, in foals over four weeks of age, and in debilitated & convalescent animals. PRESENTATION 32.5 g adjustable dose paste syringe Stud pack contains 50 syringes STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 56187) NOTES A year round worming prevention and treatment program varies with climatic and stocking conditions, but, in general terms all horses should be wormed every 6 – 8 weeks, commencing at approximately 6 weeks of age. All horses newly introduced to a property should be wormed immediately on arrival, and kept away from regularly used paddocks or yards for several days in order to minimise environmental recontamination. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. AMMO® Allwormer Stud Bucket Broad spectrum abamectin and morantel horse worm and bot paste COMPOSITION Abamectin 4 mg/mL  Morantel Tartrate 167 mg/mL ACTIONS Abamectin acts by binding selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells. This leads to hyperpolarisation of these cells, resulting in flaccid paralysis and death of the parasite. Morantel is a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent producing paralysis by causing muscle contraction. INDICATIONS Treatment and control of:Tapeworms: Anoplocephala perfoliata  Large Strongyles: adult & larval stages of Strongylus vulgaris adult & tissue stages of S. edentatus adult stages of S. equinus  Small Strongyles: including benzimidazole resistant strains of adult and immature Cyathostomum spp, Cycliocyclus spp, Cylicostephanus spp, Cylicodontophorus spp, Gyalocephalus spp, Triodontophorus spp: adults  Pin Worm: adult & immature Oxyuris equi  Roundworm: adult & immature Parascaris equorum  Hairworm: adult Trichostrongylus axei  Neck Threadworm: microfilariae of Onchocerca spp  Bots: oral & gastric stages of Gasterophilus spp  Lungworm: adult & immature Dictyocaulus arnfeldi 
Intestinal Threadworm: adult Strongyloides westeri  Large mouthed stomach worms: adult Habronema muscae  Skin lesions caused by: Habronema spp, Draschia spp cutaneouslarvae (Summer Sores), and Onchocerca spp microfilariae (Cutaneous Onchocerciasis). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: The contents of one 32.5 g syringe are sufficient to treat one horse of 600 kg bodyweight. Doses are described in mL, corresponding to the markings on the dial-a-dose syringe. Foals and Ponies: administer 5 mL per 100 kg bodyweight. AMMO ALLWORMER is safe for use in pregnant mares, in foals over four weeks of age, and in debilitated & convalescent animals. PRESENTATION 32.5 g adjustable dose paste syringe  Stud pack contains 50 syringes STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 56187) NOTES A year round worming prevention and treatment program varies with climatic and stocking conditions, but, in general terms all horses should be wormed every 6 – 8 weeks, commencing at approximately 6 weeks of age. All horses newly introduced to a property should be wormed immediately on arrival, and kept away from regularly used paddocks or yards for several days in order to minimise environmental recontamination. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. AMMO® Rotational Wormer AMMO Rotational Wormer Paste for Horses is a palatable, broad spectrum anthelmintic with a wide safety margin. COMPOSITION Contains: 185 g/kg Oxfendazole ACTIONS AMMO Rotational Wormer Paste for Horses is a palatable, broad spectrum benzimidazole (BZ) group anthelmintic with a wide safely margin for use in horses including foals, yearlings, stallions and pregnant mares designed for administration orally by syringe. AMMO Rotational Wormer contains oxfendazole, which interferes with the metabolic pathways of Intestinal parasites and sterilises worm eggs within 24 hours of dosing, thus reducing contamination of pastures. All horses should be included in a regular parasite control programme with particular attention being paid to mares, foals and yearlings. AMMO Rotational Wormer is ideal as an alternative wormer in a rotational worming program. Consult your veterinarian for a control programme to meet your specific needs. INDICATIONS For the control of adult and immature forms of Parascaris equorum, Oxyuris equi, Trichostrongylus axei, Strongylus spp, and susceptible small strongyles and adult Habronema microstoma in horses. AMMO Rotational Wormer kills the tissue stages of Strongylus edentatus and aids in the control of the migrating stages of Strongylus vulgaris (59-88% activity) with corresponding reduction in arterial lesions. A reduction in the prevalence of associated colic could be expected. It sterilises worm eggs within 24 hours of dosing. To control bots, trichlorfon may be administered concurrently. AMMO Rotational Wormer may be administered to sick, debilitated or pregnant animals provided normal care is taken in handling them. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dose orally in accordance with bodyweight by turning ring to appropriate setting on barrel side of plunger. The contents of one 32.6 g syringe are sufficient to treat one horse of 600 kg bodyweight. The most intensive treatment program, and to maintain effective levels of parasitic eradication is to worm every 6-8 weeks with AMMO Allwormer and rotate with AMMO Rotational wormer after 12 months. To control bots and tapeworms during this period it is best to give AMMO Allwormer twice in the months of Spring and Autumn for eradication no matter what year it is. WARNINGS POISONS SCHEDULE: S5. DO NOT USE less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption. Harmful if absorbed by skin contact or swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands after use. PRESENTATION 32.6 g syringe singles. Bulk bucket of 50 syringes STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY Available from all leading equine stockists. AMP 5 Injection Potent vasodilator to increase blood flow to cardiac and skeletal muscle COMPOSITION Adenosine-5-monophosphate 200 mg/mL  ACTIONS AMP-5 is a potent natural vasodilator which produces a marked increase in blood circulation to both skeletal and cardiac muscle. AMP-5 increases blood, nutrient & available energy supply to muscle tissues. Vasodilation improves removal of wastes to delay fatigue and cramping. AMP-5 may help prevent heart strain during and after strenuous exercise. AMP-5 is particularly effective combined with CREATINE, TRIPART and / or COPHOS B. By producing a marked increase in blood supply to muscles and heart, AMP-5 increases the oxygen and essential nutrient supply to these areas during hard work, and improves the efficiency of removal of waste products such as lactic acid, to delay the onset of muscle fatigue. AMP-5 is of value in treatment and prevention of Tying Up for these reasons. Because of its potent vasodilation effect on cardiac muscles, AMP-5 is effective in treatment and prevention of heart strain and exercise induced “T Wave” changes in horses. INDICATIONS Production of coronary vasodilation in anticipation of severe cardiac load in athletic animals or in treatment of myocardial oxygen deficit (as evidenced by performance linked ECG changes). Muscle cramp, ‘tying up’ prevention. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Give Horses 10 mL by intramuscular injection, 24 hours and again 4 hours before hard work.  AMP-5 must ONLY be administered by intramuscular injection, or paste formulation. Do not administer AMP-5 injection by the intravenous route under any circumstances. This may lead to a profound rapid drop in blood pressure, with collapse, and even death. PRESENTATION 20 mL sterile injection for intramuscular injection only. STORAGE Injection: Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 51114 [Injection]) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. AMP 5 Paste 250 g An adenosine supplement for horses and dogs COMPOSITION Adenosine-5-monophosphate 200 mg/mL DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult horse: 10 mL  Dog: 1 mL per 10 kg bodyweight Administer 24 hours before and within 4-6 hours of expected strenuous exercise, or as recommended by your veterinarian. To administer, place syringe in corner of mouth and place dose over the back of the tongue. PRESENTATION 250 g pot STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For general sale.  Also available AMP 5 Injection, see separate product information page. Ambroxol Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Mucolytic expectorant to clear and maintain airways for Horses and Dogs CU-ALGESIC® Equine Paste VET ONLY PRODUCT – Cu-Algesic Paste – Oral, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) with low gastro-intestinal toxicity and rapid excretion Chloropt Eye Ointment VET ONLY PRODUCT – Broad spectrum antibiotic for topical treatment of ocular infections Chloroptsone Eye Ointment VET ONLY PRODUCT – Broad spectrum antibiotic for the topical treatment of ocular infections caused by susceptible organisms and where an anti-inflammatory reaction is required. Cophos B Injection Phosphorus and Vit B12 supplement to buffer lactic acid and promote muscle function COMPOSITION Ethanolamine Phosphate 100 mg/mL Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 50 μg/mL ACTIONS COPHOS B is a muscle buffer and muscle energy support supplement for horses in hard work. Phosphate is the major body buffer. Phosphate is essential for muscle function and oxygen transport, and is often deficient in diets. COPHOS B improves muscle energy supplies, endurance and power output. COPHOS B improves recovery after hard work. COPHOS B may help delay muscle fatigue. COPHOS B supplemented horses work harder for longer! COPHOS B supplies readily available, energy rich phosphate which is essential to muscle function and to buffer excessive lactic acid in body systems. In addition, COPHOS B provides Vitamin B 12 to essential metabolic processes, and to maintain appetite. Phosphate is the major body buffer. Hard physical exercise produces very large losses of muscle phosphate, in both aerobic and anaerobic work. The body cannot make phosphate, so the diet must provide all requirements. Phosphate is essential to buffer lactic acid produced during hard work, as well as in the formation of adequate glycogen to fuel physical activity, and in the conversion of glycogen to produce fuel for muscles. Finally phosphate is critical in allowing oxygen to be “dumped” from blood cells into the muscle fibres where it fuels muscle contractions. Supplementing with phosphate supplies adequate essential phosphate required in large amounts during exercise, and allows more efficient recovery. As a major body buffer phosphate lowers the lactic acid level in working muscles by helping maintain plasma pH within normal limits, which delays acidosis and muscle fatigue. Used regularly during training and work COPHOS B improves muscular efficiency and endurance and improves recovery after hard work. INDICATIONS To improve energy and oxygen supply to muscles, increase maximum oxygen uptake and power output, delay onset of fatigue and promote muscle recovery in performance horses. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIOn Give horses 30 mL by injection twice weekly. COPHOS B is highly effective when given within 4 – 6 hours of anticipated hard work.
COPHOS B is also very effective when given after hard work, to improve muscle recovery and the reconstitution of essential body glycogen reserves.
COPHOS B is safely used with all Nature Vet products. PRESENTATION 250 g paste bag 100 mL sterile injection for intramuscular (or intravenous injection under veterinary supervision). STORAGE Injection: Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 51121 [Injection]) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Cophos B Paste 250g Phosphorus and Vit B12 supplement COMPOSITION Ethanolamine Phosphate 100 mg/mL  Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 50 μg/mL DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult horse: 10 mL Dog: 1 mL per 10 kg bodyweight Administer 2-3 times weekly or as recommended by your veterinarian. To administer, place syringe in corner of mouth and place dose over the back of the tongue.PRESENTATION 30 g multidose syringe and 250 g bag STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature).Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For general sale NOTES Also available Cophos B Injection, see seperate product page Creatine Paste 250g Creatine and Chromium supplement COMPOSITION Tri-Creatine Malate 200 mg/mL  Chromium Picolinate 100 μg/mL aCTIONS Creatine and chromium supplement, Creatine is an amino acid which is critically involved in the supply of energy to muscles, by converting ADP back to ATP so that it can be re-used. 
Supplementing with Creatine increases the readily available energy supply to muscles. High Creatine levels, and thus increased ATP supply, prevent muscles using glycogen for energy supply.  Chromium has a role in the regulation of glucose metabolism. INDICATIONS To support energy supply to muscles. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION CREATINE should be given as a twice daily oral dose of 10 – 15 mL for 3 – 4 days prior to expected hard work. Give the final dose within 4 – 6 hours of anticipated strenuous exercise.  CREATINE is commonly used in combination with AMP-5 (a vasodilator which improves oxygen supply to skeletal and cardiac muscle), or L-CARNITINE. CREATINE and CHROMIUM are also included in other Nature Vet products including NATROZOL FORTE POWDER.  Creatine is safe to use with all other Nature Vet products. PRESENTATION 250 g paste pot STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For General Sale WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil DADA 250 Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Detoxifier and Vasodilator to increase blood flow to brain and peripheral tissues DETOMO VET® Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT- Detomidine sedative, analgesic and muscle relaxant DIUREX™ Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Diuretic agent used to reduce blood volume and pressure DMG Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Dimethyl glycine HCL supplement to aid circulation, performance, endurance and recovery Dentipet Finger Brush A re-usable rubber finger covering with a pad of fine bristles COMPOSITION A re-usable rubber finger covering with a pad of fine bristles. ACTIONS For use with DentAcetic Tooth Gel and Dentipet Premier Toothpaste range INDICATIONS Dental disease conditions are some of the most common and most preventable problems seen by vets. Your pet’s teeth are just as important as your own. To aid in the prevention of dental problems, it is necessary to establish a regular care routine as soon as possible. Your dog or cat will become used to a routine in the same way that children will, and it can even become an enjoyable fun time for both you and your pet. In the first stages of dental disease there may be few signs, but as the condition progresses you may notice bad breath red or swollen gums discoloured, loose or  missing teeth The main cause of dental problems is a build up of a sticky, colourless, bacteria-laden film on the teeth called ‘plaque’ and if this is not removed it hardens into calculus or tartar which can be seen as an orange-brown coating. This becomes firmly attached to the teeth and digs into the gums, causing inflammation (gingivitis) and further extending to affect the tooth socket (peridontitis). Without treatment the tooth socket can become infected, leading to the loss of the tooth. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The most effective method of prevention is for your pet’s teeth to be brushed daily if possible, or if this is not practical, then on a frequent basis e.g. twice a week.Brushing can be linked with use of other options such as dental chews to help maintain healthy gums. Introduce a dental hygiene regimen by massaging the teeth and gums with your finger while praising and reassuring the animal. Once accustomed to massage, put a dab of toothpaste on your finger and repeat the exercise. Once this is established, you can introduce the use of a Dentipet Finger Brush or Toothbrush. Remember when you are using a brush, to move it in a circular motion and not scrub at the teeth. Rinsing is not necessary, and afterwards, a small treat such as Dentees can be used as a reward for sitting still. PRESENTATION Sold separately AVAILABILITY For general sale Dentipet Toothpaste for Dogs & Cats Beef o clean teeth and prevent plaque build-up and to help prevent dental disease conditions and bad breath in cats and dogs. COMPOSITION Contains gentle abrasives and polishing agents, as well as fluoride to strengthen teeth, and sodium pyrophosphate to prevent plaque build-up and freshen breath. The oil free formulation ensures no spilling, separating or leakage, and no staining of furniture or clothes. INDICATIONS To clean teeth and prevent plaque build-up and to help prevent dental disease conditions and bad breath in cats and dogs. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Introduce a dental hygiene regimen by massaging the teeth and gums with your finger while praising and reassuring the animal. Once accustomed to massage, put a dab of toothpaste on your finger and repeat the exercise. Once this is established, you can introduce the use of a Dentipet Finger Brush or Toothbrush. PRESENTATION Toothpaste (beef, biscuit, chicken flavour; non-spill tubs): 70g.  sTORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Close pack tightly after opening. AVAILABILITY For General Sale Dentipet Toothpaste for Dogs & Cats Chicken To clean teeth and prevent plaque build-up and to help prevent dental disease conditions and bad breath in cats and dogs. COMPOSITION Contains gentle abrasives and polishing agents, as well as fluoride to strengthen teeth, and sodium pyrophosphate to prevent plaque build-up and freshen breath. The oil free formulation ensures no spilling, separating or leakage, and no staining of furniture or clothes. INDICATIONS To clean teeth and prevent plaque build-up and to help prevent dental disease conditions and bad breath in cats and dogs. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Introduce a dental hygiene regimen by massaging the teeth and gums with your finger while praising and reassuring the animal. Once accustomed to massage, put a dab of toothpaste on your finger and repeat the exercise. Once this is established, you can introduce the use of a Dentipet Finger Brush or Toothbrush. PRESENTATION Toothpaste (beef, biscuit, chicken flavour; non-spill tubs): 70g. STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Close pack tightly after opening. AVAILABILITY For General Sale Also in the Products section ELECTROVITE® Paste Oral electrolyte and vitamin replacement for animals undergoing travel, heavy exercise and/or sweating COMPOSITION Each 1 mL contains: Vitamin B6 0.17 mg/mL  Vitamin B12 0.68 mg/mL Folic Acid 0.35 mg/mL Calcium 20.9 mg/mL Magnesium 24.3 mg/mL Sodium 62.4 mg/mL  Potassium 81.1 mg/mL Zinc 1.34 mg/mL Chloride 206.7 mg/mL The maintenance of a proper balance of body fluids is critical to athletic performance. Dehydration will rapidly reduce the capacity of training to peak fitness, and can lead in extreme cases, to muscle damage. ELECTROVITE Paste replaces electrolytes lost by dehydration as well as supplying B group vitamins required for carbohydrate metabolism and muscle function and the antioxidant, Vitamin E to help reduce cellular damage during exercise.
Athletic horses are subjected to significantly greater stresses than resting horses. Such stresses can disrupt the physiological balance required for optimum performance. Horses under heavy exercise loads, or under physical stress such as long truck or float trips, have higher requirements for vitamins (particularly B group) and minerals such as magnesium and zinc which are used in cell metabolism. ELECTROVITE Paste is also very effective when given to horses in heavy training, particularly in hot weather, when nutrients are lost more easily through sweat. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION To administer, place the nozzle into the side of the mouth, and deposit the paste as far back over the tongue as possible. Give dose during or after competing, racing or other strenuous exercise. Dose Rate: Adult Horse: 400 – 500 kg: 30 mL = 8 divisions Ponies: 200 – 300 kg: 15 mL = 4 divisions Repeat dose on the morning after exercise to continue to promote recovery of horses with reduced appetite or thirst. Electrolyte replacement through use of NV Electrovite Paste should ideally correspond to sweat loss which can vary with exercise intensity and environmental conditions.pRESENTATION  Presentation 60 mL syringe. 12 syringes per outer.STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For General Sale NOTES No two horses are the same; Horses which suffer heavy sweat loss have different electrolyte requirements than those which sweat very little. The same argument applies to horses that perform long, hard daily exercise routines, compared to those with minimal work programs. There is a significant difference in requirements between thoroughbreds, trotting horses, endurance horses, polo ponies, eventers and jumpers. In addition, regardless of the climate, no two horses will handle the same work program in the same manner. A horse with a nervous disposition which causes excessive excitement may have more sweat loss compared to other more composed horses. It is impossible to determine an animal’s individual electrolyte needs without a blood analysis. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Energetic Powder Isotonic balanced electrolyte and recovery formula to optimise energy supply and recovery COMPOSITION Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Magnesium, Sucrose, Calcium, Phosphourus, Maltodextrin, Triglycerides, Branch Chain Amino Acids, Antioxidants (Betacarotene, Vitamin E, Vitamin C), B Vitamins ACTIONS ENERGETIC provides balanced electrolytes, highly bioavailable energy supplements and antioxidants to assist with  recovery after hard racing or strenuous exertion. ENERGETIC is the ideal pre-event energy source, and post-event, or recovery drench. ENERGETIC is economical, and ideal for use with travelling horses, or those in very hot environments. ENERGETIC is formulated to provide the essential balanced electrolytes to maintain optimum body fluid composition and prevent dehydration. It also provides the readily available energy sources glucose & medium chain triglycerides; the biological antioxidants Vitamins C and beta carotene; and to replace essential branch chain amino acids which are depleted from muscles during severe exertion. These nutrients assist with energy availability during a race, and aid in the recovery process after hard racing and training. Medium Chain Triglycerides supply fats as an alternative energy source to glycogen & glucose. Glucose and Maltodextrin are highly bioavailable carbohydrates of value during the stages of racing requiring maximum exertion, where energy availability is critical. The balanced electrolytes maintain normal body function within optimum rang ENERGETIC is of value when used as a pre-race energy supplement, and as a post-race “pick me up” to aid recovery. ENERGETIC is also useful when horses are travelling, to reduce dehydration and stress. Horses quickly learn to drink this product in water, or to eat it in their feed, which makes it very useful when travelling and campaigning horses in strange venues where they may be reluctant to drink. INDICATIONS For administration pre-race and/or post-race to replace electrolytes and assist recovery in performance horses. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One 250 g sachet of ENERGETIC can ideally be mixed in 2.5 litres water, and the horse is able to drink this whenever required. In this manner, ENERGETIC can be provided wherever the horse is travelling to, or easily at home. ENERGETIC is safely mixed as a powder in food, as long as horses drink shortly after eating. Mix one sachet in food 24 hours before travel or hard work. Endurance and other hard working horses may be supplemented with ENERGETIC in drinking water at rest stops whenever required. PRESENTATION 250 g resealable foil sachet STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). aVAILABILITY For General Sale Enzyplex Powder Digestive enzyme supplement for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency COMPOSITION Maltase 14 g/kg Protease 8 g/kg Lipase 24 g/kg ACTIONS ENZYPLEX is a powdered digestive enzyme supplement to treat Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, where the lack of digestive enzymes creates undigested food in foul smelling faeces, often with diarrhoea. The digestive enzymes in ENZYPLEX break down food elements into digestible components, and improve digestion and absorption of nutrients. ENZYPLEX commences digesting the moist food as soon as it is added, and continues to function following digestion. The “carrier” powder is Montmorillonite, a rare earth clay which enhances the function of the enzymes. It slows the passage of nutrients through the intestine, and improves nutrient digestibility. It also alters bacterial fermentation ability in the large bowel, reducing flatulence and improving stool formation, as well as binding bacteria and endotoxins, helping to normalise gut function and prevent diarrhoea. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a buffer, protecting the enzymes in the stomach and neutralising the hyperacidity in the duodenum. Calcium carbonate assists the buffering, and provides a source of elemental calcium. Key Features & Benefits: ENZYPLEX provides the essential digestive enzymes normally provided by the pancreas. Pancreatic insufficiencies can be relatively common in stressed dogs. ENZYPLEX reduces malodorous, semi-fluid faeces and intermittent diarrhoea. ENZYPLEX provides more complete digestion of food, and improves nutrient availability and absorption. INDICATIONS ENZYPLEX is indicated in conditions which include:Malodorous, semi-formed faeces and intermittent diarrhoea produced by insufficient pancreatic digestive enzymes which allows abnormal digestion and overgrowth of bacteria in the bowel. This can be relatively frequent in dogs.High performance athletic animals with high nutrient demands Old, stressed, ill, fatigued, and convalescent dogs Inappropriate or deficient diets, where improved nutrient conversions will enhance nutrition Mix well with food. If food is dry, dampen with warm water after mixing. Allow to stand for 5 – 10 minutes to allow pre-digestion to commence before feeding. One measure (6 g) mixed through each 300 g of dry food or each 700 g of tinned food, meat or stew, daily. ENZYPLEX is safe to use with all Nature Vet products. PRESENTATION 750 g tub  STORAGE Store below 25°C(Air Conditioning). Store in dry place. Replace lid tightly after use.  AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 37556) Epibrom Tablets for Dogs VET ONLY PRODUCT – For use in conjunction with phenobarbitone in the treatment of canine refractory epilepsy Epiphen Tablets VET ONLY PRODUCT – A long acting barbiturate with sedative, hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties Equi-Iron Injection For the treatment of anaemia due to iron deficiency in horses COMPOSITION IRON 20 mg/mL present as Ferric-Hydroxide-Sucrose complex ACTIONS For the treatment of anaemia due to iron deficiency in horses.   Iron deficiency results in poor performance in horses. Iron deficiency has adverse effects on the immune system resulting in an increased risk of infection and reduced disease resistance.  Enzymes involved in eliminating toxic metabolites produced during hard exercise are reduced by iron deficiency. Racing horses Racing horses sweat profusely and significant amounts of iron can be lost in sweat. Haemoglobin controls the oxygen carrying capacity of blood and iron is essential for the production of haemoglobin. Skeletal muscle requires optimal oxygen delivery for maximal performance. Oxygen supply to cardiac muscle is also critical in order for the race horse to sustain the maximal stroke volume attained during racing.  Thoroughbred racehorses treated with ferric hydroxide-sucrose injection showed increases in packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cell (RBC) count and haemoglobin concentration. Similar improvements were seen in trials in Standardbreds. INDICATIONS For the treatment of anaemia due to iron deficiency in horses DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Horse (450-500 kg): 20 mL weekly by slow intravenous  injection or as required. Intravenous injections should only be carried out by, or under the  supervision of, a registered veterinarian. PRESENTATION 20 mL sterile glass multidose vial for injection. STORAGE Store in a dry place below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 62614) WARNINGSIn extremely rare instances an anaphylactic reaction can occur. Appropriate treatment for anaphylactic shock should be instituted. Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil FELIWAY® Diffuser Refill The secret to happy cats COMPOSITION Synthetic analogue of the F3 fraction of feline facial pheromone 16.5 mg/mL. ACTIONS  Pheromones are chemical messengers used for communication between members of a species. The pheromones emitted by one individual can affect and change the behaviour of other individuals of the same species. When a cat feels safe in its environment, it rubs its head against the furniture, the corners of walls or the bottom of curtains, and leaves facial pheromones behind. These pheromones convey a message of well being, calm and the absence of stress, resulting in a significant reduction in unwanted behaviour such as urine marking, vertical scratching etc., and helping to resolve relational problems in multicat households. The pheromone in Feliway is a synthetic copy of the familiarisation facial pheromone that cats use to mark objects in their environment. It creates and maintains a state of well being and calm. The concentration of pheromone in the air at anyone time is very small and, as pheromones are species specific, the familiarisation pheromone in Feliway will have no effect on humans or other animal species. Since pheromones are not systemically absorbed, the absence of toxicity and side effects makes them particularly beneficial to sick or aged pets, and allows for their safe use alone or in combination with psychotropic drug therapy. NDICATIONS The Feliway Diffuser aids in alleviating signs associated with fear and stress in kittens and cats. When there are changes in the cat’s environment (e.g. moving house, renovations or building work, a new baby or pet, visitors or the loss of a feline or human companion), or if a cat is scared (e.g. in multicat households, fireworks or thunderstorms, visits to the vet or boarding), a state of disquiet or stress may develop. This state can be conveyed by changes in behaviour, such as urine marking, vertical scratching, loss of appetite and refusal to play and to interact. In these situations, the Feliway Diffuser can be used to restore the natural balance. If a behavioural problem is due to the cat feeling fearful or stressed then Feliway will help reduce this behaviour, especially If used in conjunction with behavioural modification therapy. If the problematic behaviour is unrelated to stress, Feliway will have no effect. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Remove the vial cap. Screw the diffuser onto the vial and gently tighten. The vial must be used with the Feliway Diffuser electric device. Plug the diffuser into a power point, switch on and leave on continuously day and night for four weeks. The refill should be replaced as required. It should be plugged in low to the ground so that the cat can lie next to it. The diffuser covers an area of 50 to 70 m² and must not be covered, nor placed behind a door or underneath furniture. Replacement of the diffuser every six to 12 months is recommended. Urine marking and vertical scratching. Avoid cleaning urine marked areas with products that contain ammonia (a byproduct of urine) or bleach. Use water, surgical alcohol, enzymatic washing powder or a commercially available pet urine remover to treat the soiled area. Plug the Feliway Diffuser into the room where the marking has occurred. If the cat marks several rooms (with a total area of more than 70 m²), place another diffuser in the other rooms that have been urine marked. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously day and night for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary until the problem subsides. Feliway Spray may be used in addition to the Diffuser for spot treatment in areas where urine marking persists. Stress or fear provoking situations. Plug in the Feliway Diffuser in the room in which the cat spends most of its time. Ideally, plug in three to four days before the expected change in the cat’s environment, i.e. before bringing home a new baby or before thunderstorm seasons starts. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously day and night for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary until the problem subsides. Loss of appetite, reduced desire to play and interact, intercat aggression. Plug in the Feliway Diffuser in the room in which the cat spends most of its time. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously day and night for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary until the problem subsides. To reduce stress in multicat households, each cat should have its own place to sleep, eat, drink and go to the toilet in peace, as well as a safe place to hide. The duration of use may be adapted according to veterinary recommendations. Pheromone therapy should be discussed with experts in the field (veterinarians and animal behaviour specialists) who can assess the individual situation of the animal involved and suggest additional measures that may be taken to help the animal cope with stressful situations. Use in veterinary practice. Plug in diffusers in the waiting room, consultation rooms, preparation area and cattery areas and leave on continuously. Replace the refills every four weeks. Boarding areas, cattery. Plug in the diffuser in the cattery area and leave switched on for the duration of the stay. Consider using a diffuser in the home environment when the cat returns.FELIWAY® Diffuser Set The secret to happy cats COMPOSITION Synthetic analogue of the F3 fraction of feline facial pheromone 16.5 mg/mL. ACTIONS Pheromones are chemical messengers used for communication between members of a species. The pheromones emitted by one individual can affect and change the behaviour of other individuals of the same species. When a cat feels safe in its environment, it rubs its head against the furniture, the corners of walls or the bottom of curtains, and leaves facial pheromones behind. These pheromones convey a message of well being, calm and the absence of stress, resulting in a significant reduction in unwanted behaviour such as urine marking, vertical scratching etc., and helping to resolve relational problems in multicat households. The pheromone in Feliway is a synthetic copy of the familiarisation facial pheromone that cats use to mark objects in their environment. It creates and maintains a state of well being and calm. The concentration of pheromone in the air at anyone time is very small and, as pheromones are species specific, the familiarisation pheromone in Feliway will have no effect on humans or other animal species. Since pheromones are not systemically absorbed, the absence of toxicity and side effects makes them particularly beneficial to sick or aged pets, and allows for their safe use alone or in combination with psychotropic drug therapy. INDICATIONS The Feliway Diffuser aids in alleviating signs associated with fear and stress in kittens and cats. When there are changes in the cat’s environment (e.g. moving house, renovations or building work, a new baby or pet, visitors or the loss of a feline or human companion), or if a cat is scared (e.g. in multicat households, fireworks or thunderstorms, visits to the vet or boarding), a state of disquiet or stress may develop. This state can be conveyed by changes in behaviour, such as urine marking, vertical scratching, loss of appetite and refusal to play and to interact. In these situations, the Feliway Diffuser can be used to restore the natural balance. If a behavioural problem is due to the cat feeling fearful or stressed then Feliway will help reduce this behaviour, especially If used in conjunction with behavioural modification therapy. If the problematic behaviour is unrelated to stress, Feliway will have no effect. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Remove the vial cap. Screw the diffuser onto the vial and gently tighten. The vial must be used with the Feliway Diffuser electric device. Plug the diffuser into a power point, switch on and leave on continuously day and night for four weeks. The refill should be replaced as required. It should be plugged in low to the ground so that the cat can lie next to it. The diffuser covers an area of 50 to 70 m² and must not be covered, nor placed behind a door or underneath furniture. Replacement of the diffuser every six to 12 months is recommended. Urine marking and vertical scratching. Avoid cleaning urine marked areas with products that contain ammonia (a byproduct of urine) or bleach. Use water, surgical alcohol, enzymatic washing powder or a commercially available pet urine remover to treat the soiled area. Plug the Feliway Diffuser into the room where the marking has occurred. If the cat marks several rooms (with a total area of more than 70 m²), place another diffuser in the other rooms that have been urine marked. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously day and night for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary until the problem subsides. Feliway Spray may be used in addition to the Diffuser for spot treatment in areas where urine marking persists. Stress or fear provoking situations. Plug in the Feliway Diffuser in the room in which the cat spends most of its time. Ideally, plug in three to four days before the expected change in the cat’s environment, i.e. before bringing home a new baby or before thunderstorm seasons starts. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously day and night for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary until the problem subsides. Loss of appetite, reduced desire to play and interact, intercat aggression. Plug in the Feliway Diffuser in the room in which the cat spends most of its time. Leave the diffuser switched on continuously day and night for four weeks. Replace the refill as necessary until the problem subsides. To reduce stress in multicat households, each cat should have its own place to sleep, eat, drink and go to the toilet in peace, as well as a safe place to hide. The duration of use may be adapted according to veterinary recommendations. Pheromone therapy should be discussed with experts in the field (veterinarians and animal behaviour specialists) who can assess the individual situation of the animal involved and suggest additional measures that may be taken to help the animal cope with stressful situations. Use in veterinary practice. Plug in diffusers in the waiting room, consultation rooms, preparation area and cattery areas and leave on continuously. Replace the refills every four weeks. Boarding areas, cattery. Plug in the diffuser in the cattery area and leave switched on for the duration of the stay. Consider using a diffuser in the home environment when the cat returns. FELIWAY® Spray COMPOSITION Synthetic analogue of the F3 fraction of feline facial pheromone 100 mg/mL in 89.2% ethanol. ACTIONS Pheromones are chemical messengers used for communication between members of a species. The pheromones emitted by one individual can affect and change the behaviour of other individuals of the same species. When a cat feels safe in its environment, it rubs its head against the furniture, the corners of walls or the bottom of curtains, and leaves facial pheromones behind. These pheromones convey a message of well being, calm and the absence of stress, resulting in a significant reduction in unwanted behaviour such as urine marking, vertical scratching etc., and helping to resolve relational problems in multicat households. The pheromone in Feliway is a synthetic copy of the familiarisation facial pheromone that cats use to mark objects in their environment. It creates and maintains a state of well being and calm. The concentration of pheromone in the air at anyone time is very small and, as pheromones are species specific, the familiarisation pheromone in Feliway will have no effect on humans or other animal species. Since pheromones are not systemically absorbed, the absence of toxicity and side effects makes them particularly beneficial to sick or aged pets, and allows for their safe use alone or in combination with psychotropic drug therapy. INDICATIONS Feliway Spray helps to stop and prevent urine marking, and to settle and calm cats in unknown or stressful environments (carrier basket, cage, car, holidays, new house, new companions). In addition to urine marking, reactions expressed by cats to stressful situations that may benefit from the use of Feliway Spray include vertical scratching, loss of appetite and a reduced desire to play and interact. Feliway Spray may also be recommended by veterinarians or behavioural specialists for other specific cases. Urine marking involves a well recognised behavioural sequence where the cat: selects a vertical surface, paws at the ground, tums its back to the surface, lifts its tail to a vertical position while remaining standing, and sprays the surface with a horizontal jet of urine. The cat may perform this behavioural sequence of urine marking during a period of sexual activity, and following an event that changes its environment or is otherwise perceived as stressful by the cat. Urine marks produced in this way are characterised by a strong smell even though the quantity of urine deposited each time is usually small, and they are found at about 20 cm above the floor. If a behavioural problem is due to the cat feeling fearful or stressed then Feliway will help reduce this behaviour, especially if used in conjunction with behavioural modification therapy. If the problematic behaviour is unrelated to stress, Feliway will have no effect. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For all indications apply a single spray of Feliway Spray daily for up to 30 days. Do not spray directly onto the cat. Deliver a single spray (one depression of the nozzle), ensuring that the bottle is held vertically. The spray nozzle should be approximately 10 cm away from the site being sprayed and 20 cm above the ground. The treatment of each site should be stopped once the cat is observed rubbing the site with its head and marking it with its own facial pheromones. Where this is not observed, treatment should be continued for 30 days. Stop urine marking. Avoid cleaning urine marked areas with products containing ammonia (a byproduct of urine) or bleach. Use water, surgical alcohol, enzymatic washing powder or a commercially available pet urine remover to treat the soiled area. Feliway Spray should be sprayed directly onto the places soiled by the cat and also on prominent objects (chair legs, table legs, anything that the cat may rub against at its height) that could be attractive to the cat. The method of use should be modified in the following circumstances. Sexually excited cats. When a male cat is marking in response to the presence of a female in heat (this is usually accompanied by continual calling), it is not necessary to apply Feliway Spray on all prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat. In this case, it is usually sufficient to apply Feliway Spray only to the places marked, which are usually doors and windows. Multiple cat households. The risk of urine marking is greater when several cats are present in a household. The application of Feliway Spray should be increased to two or three times per day on marked sites and once per day on prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat.  Elderly cats. Feliway Spray may need to be used daily for 45 days in the manner described above, then once every two to three days for as long as necessary. Prevent urine marking. In order to prevent urine marking by a cat (new house, holiday, rental etc.) Feliway Spray should be sprayed once per day on prominent objects that could be attractive to the cat.  Vertical scratching. Apply Feliway Spray on scratched areas once a day and provide an appropriate altemative, such as a commercially available cat scratching pole or similar, nearby. Apply daily for at least four weeks. Transport, boarding areas, cattery, familiarisation. For transport in a car or other vehicle, spray three to four times around the cat’s place in the vehicle and in the corners of the carry cage 15 minutes before placing the cat in it. Reapply before each journey, or every one to two hours during a long journey. When boarding, spray each corner of the cattery accommodation before introducing the cat. Repeat the sprays daily until the cat is observed to rub its head in the areas of the sprays. PRESENTATIO pray (bottle): 60mL. STORAGE Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. In case of fire, use foam extinguisher for extinction. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well ventilated area. Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). AVAILABILITY From Veterinarians (APVMA 59464) WARNINGS Poisons Schedule Nil. Feliway Spray is for marked objects and is not to be sprayed directly onto the cat. Precautions: Feliway Spray will not stain or mark. Nevertheless, owing to the wide variety of materials used in household furnishings, we advise that the product be tested on a sample that is not easily visible prior to using it. For best results the product should be allowed to come up to room temperature by leaving it in the room for about one hour before using it, and it should be shaken prior to use. Safety directions: Will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray mist. Wash hands after use. First Aid: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131126.  If the product is on skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water. 
If the product is in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Keep rinsing. If eye irritation persists or skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice.  f swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Disposal: Dispose of empty container by wrapping with paper and pulling in garbage.  Interactions: Feliway Spray may safely be used in combination with psychotropic drug therapy.FILTA-BAC® Anti-Bacterial Sunscreen 120 g Sunfilter and Anti-Bacterial COMPOSITION Each g contains: Titanium dioxide 140 mg,  Zinc oxide 80 mg,   Cetrimide 3 mg and  Benzalkonium chloride 0.8 mg. ACTIONS Provides effective protection against sun for sensitive or damaged skin, as well as anti-bacterial activity for wounds and skin conditions. INDICATIONS Anti-bacterial, antiseptic and wound protectant cream with sun filter for use on dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep and goats. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Sun filter  Horses, cattle, sheep, goats: Apply a thin layer each morning to exposed areas. Apply  up to 3 times daily when required.  Dogs: Apply up to 3 times daily. Anti-bacterial and antiseptic Apply a covering layer to damaged skin areas at least daily until healed. For dairy animals with teat and udder sores, remove any remaining Filta-Bac before milking by bathing area with warm water and mild soap, and rinse well. Apply Filta-Bac to sores immediately after milking. Wound protection Apply a covering layer to cuts, including saddle and girth sores in horses, at least daily until healed. Clean the affected area, removing any excess serum with antiseptic solution or mild soap and water and rinse well before applying Filta-Bac. PRESENTATION Cream: 120g (tube); 500g (jar). STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from extreme light. Replace lid after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 36716) WARNINGS Contraindications: For animals with renal failure, frequent daily applications of Filta-Bac over large areas of the body should be avoided. Precautions Disposal. Break, crush or puncture and bury empty container in a Iocal authority landfill. If no landfill is available bury the container below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for the purpose, clear of waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty container and product should not be burnt. Withholding Periods Nil. Adverse Reactions  In the case of an allergic skin reaction, cease application and wash area with warm water and mild soap. Consult a veterinary surgeon. Some sensitive areas may react to the anti-bacterial agent in Filta-Bac. In such cases, Filta-Clear is recommended. FILTA-BAC® Anti-Bacterial Sunscreen 500 g Filta-Bac Sunfilter and Anti-Bacterial Cream COMPOSITION Each g contains: Titanium dioxide 140 mg,   Zinc oxide 80 mg,   Cetrimide 3 mg and  Benzalkonium chloride 0.8 mg.ACTIONS Provides effective protection against sun for sensitive or damaged skin, as well as anti-bacterial activity for wounds and skin conditions. INDICATIONS Anti-bacterial, antiseptic and wound protectant cream with sun filter for use on dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep and goats. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Sun filter  
Horses, cattle, sheep, goats: Apply a thin layer each morning to exposed areas. Apply  up to 3 times daily when required.  Dogs: Apply up to 3 times daily. Anti-bacterial and antiseptic Apply a covering layer to damaged skin areas at least daily until healed. For dairy animals with teat and udder sores, remove any remaining Filta-Bac before milking by bathing area with warm water and mild soap, and rinse well. Apply Filta-Bac to sores immediately after milking. Wound protection Apply a covering layer to cuts, including saddle and girth sores in horses, at least daily until healed. Clean the affected area, removing any excess serum with antiseptic solution or mild soap and water and rinse well before applying Filta-Bac. PRESENTATION Cream: 120g (tube); 500g (jar). STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from extreme light. Replace lid after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 36716) WARNINGS Contraindications: For animals with renal failure, frequent daily applications of Filta-Bac over large areas of the body should be avoided. Precautions Disposal. Break, crush or puncture and bury empty container in a Iocal authority landfill. If no landfill is available bury the container below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for the purpose, clear of waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty container and product should not be burnt. Withholding Periods Nil. Adverse Reactions  In the case of an allergic skin reaction, cease application and wash area with warm water and mild soap. Consult a veterinary surgeon. Some sensitive areas may react to the anti-bacterial agent in Filta-Bac. In such cases, Filta-Clear is recommended. Ferrocyl Injection Organic arsenic, iron and copper supplement COMPOSITION Sodium cacodylate 6.4 mg/mL Ferric chloride 0.68 mg/mL Copper gluconate 0.19 mg/mL  ACTIONS FERROCYL is a preparation of organic arsenic, iron and copper of low toxicity to stimulate red blood cell production. FERROCYL improves appetite in difficult eaters, and improves skin and coat condition. FERROCYL promotes recovery from stress, debility, parasitism, poor nutrition. FERROCYL assists horses and dogs under stress of training and racing. FERROCYL is an injectible organic arsenic and mineral treatment for anaemias and debilitated states in horses and dogs. FERROCYL combines the therapeutic properties of pentavalent arsenic compounds with readily available iron and copper. This combination makes FERROCYL suitable for treatment of iron responsive anaemias, and as a tool for stimulation of horses and dogs in debilitated states, slow convalescence, inappetance, and nutritional and performance related stress.
The organic arsenic in FERROCYL increases skin and gut blood circulation, promotes a healthy coat growth, and stimulates appetite, while the iron and copper stimulate red blood cell and haemoglobin production for improved blood counts, improved oxygen transport and improved performance. Copper is an essential component of many body functions. INDICATIONS To assist in treatment of iron responsive anaemias in horses and dogs FERROCYL has particular application in the following states: Shy, picky eaters. The effect is usually rapid, after only 2 – 3 injections. Good eaters will recover more rapidly from stress. With the return of normal appetite any anaemias are often quickly corrected. To promote recovery from poor nutritional states, after worming or during hard training or convalescence from illness or injury. For overtrained or run down performance animals under stress. To improve horses and dogs brought into training after long spells. After serious illness or injury, parasitism or chronic haemhorrage. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer by intramuscular injection Horses: Give 30 mL every other day or as directed by your veterinary surgeon . Repeat as indicated by a veterinary surgeon. Dogs: Give 1 to 5 mL daily or every other day. Repeat as indicated by a veterinary surgeon. FERROCYL can be combined with VAM to provide all essential nutrients and co-factors for improved production of new red blood cells. PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile glass multidose vial. TORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 52510) NOTES Ferrocyl Indicated whenever anaemia is evident. Many fit, athletic performance animals have a degree of anaemia. Horses and dogs which are difficult eaters, recovering from illness, injury or parasitism, stressed from hard training and racing, or recovering from blood loss may all respond positively to FERROCYL. Provide all other essential nutrients and co-factors to improve blood production by combining with VAM paste two to three times weekly. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. Caution: Sodium cacodylate is an organic arsenic compound. Do not use arsenic preparations for continuous treatment. A period of at least one month should pass before treatments are repeated. Folic Acid & Vitamin B12 Injection Folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement for the treatment of macrocytic anaemia in horses and dogs COMPOSITION Folic acid 15 mg/mL, 
Cyanocobalamin (Vit B 12) 500 ug/mL ACTIONS Supplementation of Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 INDICATIONS Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 supplement for the treatment of macrocytic anaemia in horses and dogs. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer intramuscularly twice weekly or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.  Horses : 5 to 10 mL  Dogs : 1 to 2 mL PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile multi-dose glass vial STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). 
Protect from light (always store in box). AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 51116) Folic Acid Injection Supplements folic acid COMPOSITION Folic Acid Injection : Folic acid 15 mg/mL ACTIONS Folic acid supplement for the treatment of macrocytic anaemia in horses and dogs INDICATIONS Macrocytic and stress anaemia in dogs and horses. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer intramuscularly twice weekly or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.  Horses : 5 to 10 mL  Dogs : 1 to 2 mL PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile multi-dose glass vial STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning).  Protect from light (always store in box). AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 51512) GENTAMAX™ 100 Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Broad spectrum gentamicin antibiotic Glucosamine 200 Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Arthritic & Chondroprotective Agent for IV Use in Horses Green Amino Powder Concentrated, highly bioavailable energy, amino acids, vitamins and cofactors for performance horses COMPOSITION Sodium, potassium aspartate, magnesium aspartate, potassium chloride, calcium ascorbate (vitamin C), B vitamins, antioxidants, l-carnitine, l-carnosine, glycine, l-ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate, maltodextrin, triglycerides, peppermint oil, apple colouring. ACTIONS Concentrated source of amino acids and vitamins plus cofactors for administration before strenous exercise. INDICATIONS Amino acid and vitamin supplement for horses. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses : Mix one sachet in 2 to 3 L of lukewarm water.   Administer when recovery from stress or an energy boost is required.  Administer approximately 12 hours prior to exercise or after exercise or stress. May add 50 g to feed twice daily for three days prior to strenuous exercise. PRESENTATION 300 g resealable foil sachet STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For General Sale HALO™ IV Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Hyaluronic Acid injection to reduce inflammation and repair and protect joints Heptenal Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Amino acid, DADA and glucose complex to support appetite and liver and muscle function Hi-Vite C Paste Vitamin C and bioflavinoid supplement COMPOSITION Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 250 mg/mL  Hesperidin 22.2 mg/mL  Rutin 17.8 mg/mL  ACTIONS HI-VITE C PASTE with BIOFLAVINOIDS is a high potency oral vitamin C supplement, supported by natural bioflavinoids which are natural antioxidants. INDICATIONS  Vitamin C and Bioflavinoid anti-oxidant supplement for horses. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult horse: Give 5 mL orally twice weekly. Best given prior to hard work or competition days. HI-VITE C with BIOFLAVINOIDS can safely be used with all Nature Vet products. PRESENTATION 250 g paste pot STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For General Sale NOTES Exercise creates tissue damage! Minimising tissue damage requires potent Antioxidants.: Vitamin E, Selenium, bioflavinoids and Vitamin C are all potent antioxidants. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil JOINT GUARD® Liver Chews Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation COMPOSITION Each JOINT GUARD Liver Chew contains: Glucosamine Hydrochloride 250 mg  Purified Sodium Chondroitin Sulphate 200 mg Also contains MSM, manganese gluconate, calcium ascorbate (Vit C), zinc, copper, vitamin E ACTIONS Joint Guard: provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance is for regular daily administration for a protective effect aids production of normal healthy cartilage matrix and of synovial (joint) fluid.Joint Guard helps prevent cartilage degeneration by supplying all critical components on a daily basis. This is a chondroprotective (joint protective) effect.  Research trials on combinations of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese and Vitamin C report a significant synergy between these components, and a chondroprotective effect, as well as a mild anti-inflammatory effect following regular administration.The essential components in Joint Guard serve to both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix.Glucosamine hydrochloride – stimulates formation of both synovial (joint) fluid and the cartilage matrix,  Chondroitin sulfate – provides protection from the enzymes which break down cartilage, and is the major component in cartilage,  
Manganese and Vitamin C – are essential in the pathways to manufacture cartilage, MSM – is used during soft connective tissue synthesis e.g. in the joint capsule.INDICATIONS Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation OSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Joint Guard Liver Chews can be given daily, dosed according to weight. It can be given to young animals at a low daily maintenance dose for a regular protective effect, or at a higher daily dose for animals experiencing existing cartilage damage:  Each chew is equivalent to 1.25 g of Joint Guard Powder It is necessary to initiate treatment at double the maintenance dose in order to “load up” the body with therapeutic levels of the active ingredients, generally for the first 4 – 6 weeks. At this point, the dose can gradually be reduced over time to find the lowest possible amount that will keep the dog comfortable.  Joint Guard for Dogs may provide a joint protective effect when used alone as a daily dose, and is a very useful adjuventive therapy for existing joint damage when used in combination with the Veterinary Prescription Only drug, Pentosan 100 (injections) to further stimulate joint repair. PRESENTATION Liver Chews – 250 g (approx 120 individual chews) STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from moisture, heat and light. Reseal sachet after opening. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 62683) WARNINGS Precautions : Not recommended as an alternative treatment in acute joint inflammation. For a diagnosis to determine these conditions or in the event of adverse reaction (eg diarrhoea) or where response is unsatisfactory, consult your veterinarian. Use with caution in pregnant or lactating animals as safe use in these groups has not been established. Use with caution in animals with bleeding, liver or kidney disorders. JOINT GUARD® Powder for Cats Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation COMPOSITION Each 2.5 grams of JOINT GUARD Powder for cats contains: Glucosamine Hydrochloride 500 mg  Purified Sodium Chondroitin Sulphate 400 mg Also contains MSM, manganese gluconate, calcium ascorbate (Vit C), zinc, copper, vitamin E One scoop contains 625 mg of powder. ACTIONS Joint Guard:provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance is for regular daily administration for a protective effect aids production of normal healthy cartilage matrix and of synovial (joint) fluid.Joint Guard helps prevent cartilage degeneration by supplying all critical components on a daily basis. This is a chondroprotective (joint protective) effect. It is formulated for regular, in-feed administration.Research trials on combinations of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese and Vitamin C report a significant synergy between these components, and a chondroprotective effect, as well as a mild anti-inflammatory effect following regular administration. The essential components in Joint Guard serve to both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix. Glucosamine hydrochloride – stimulates formation of both synovial (joint) fluid and the cartilage matrix,  Chondroitin sulfate – provides protection from the enzymes which break down cartilage, and is the major component in cartilage, 
Manganese and Vitamin C – are essential in the pathways to manufacture cartilage, MSM – is used during soft connective tissue synthesis e.g. in the joint capsule. INDICATIONS Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION JOINT GUARD for Cats is given daily with each meal, dosed according to weight. Each scoop contains 625 mg of powder. It can be given to young animals at a low daily maintenance dose for a regular protective effect, or at a higher daily dose for animals experiencing existing cartilage damage: One scoop = 625 mg It is necessary to initiate treatment at double the maintenance dose in order to “load up” the body with therapeutic levels of the active ingredients, generally for the first 4 – 6 weeks. At this point, the dose can gradually be reduced over time to find the lowest possible amount that will keep the cat comfortable. PRESENTATION Powder for in-feed use – 100 g STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Store in a dry place. Replace lid tightly after use. Protect from moisture. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 62059) WARNINGS Precautions : Not recommended as an alternative treatment in acute joint inflammation. JOINT GUARD® Powder for Dogs 200 g Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation COMPOSITION Each 2.5 grams of JOINT GUARD Powder for dogs contains: Glucosamine Hydrochloride 500 mg 
Purified Sodium Chondroitin Sulphate 400 mg Also contains MSM, manganese gluconate, calcium ascorbate (Vit C), zinc, copper, vitamin E ACTIONS Joint Guard:provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance is for regular daily administration for a protective effect aids production of normal healthy cartilage matrix and of synovial (joint) fluid Joint Guard helps prevent cartilage degeneration by supplying all critical components on a daily basis. This is a chondroprotective (joint protective) effect.   It is formulated for regular, in-feed administration. Research trials on combinations of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese and Vitamin C report a significant synergy between these components, and a chondroprotective effect, as well as a mild anti-inflammatory effect following regular administration. The essential components in Joint Guard serve to both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix. Glucosamine hydrochloride – stimulates formation of both synovial (joint) fluid and the cartilage matrix,  Chondroitin sulfate – provides protection from the enzymes which break down cartilage, and is the major component in cartilage, 
Manganese and Vitamin C – are essential in the pathways to manufacture cartilage,  MSM – is used during soft connective tissue synthesis e.g. in the joint capsule. INDICATIONS Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Joint Guard for Dogs is given daily with each meal, dosed according to weight. It can be given to young animals at a low daily maintenance dose for a regular protective effect, or at a higher daily dose for animals experiencing existing cartilage damage:  One scoop = 5 g It is necessary to initiate treatment at double the maintenance dose in order to “load up” the body with therapeutic levels of the active ingredients, generally for the first 4 – 6 weeks. At this point, the dose can gradually be reduced over time to find the lowest possible amount that will keep the dog comfortable.  Joint Guard for Dogs may provide a joint protective effect when used alone as a daily dose, and is a very useful adjuventive therapy for existing joint damage when used in combination with the Veterinary Prescription Only drug, Pentosan 100 (injections) to further stimulate joint repair. PRESENTATION Powder for in-feed use – 200 g, 400 g, 750 g STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Store in a dry place. Replace lid tightly after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 59927) WARNINGS Precautions : Not recommended as an alternative treatment in acute joint inflammation. NOTES JOINT GUARD is designed for daily administration in the diet. It has been formulated as a unique “no smell, no taste” powder to guarantee palatability when mixed in a dog’s meal. JOINT GUARD® Powder for Dogs 400 g Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation COMPOSITION Each 2.5 grams of JOINT GUARD Powder for dogs contains: Glucosamine Hydrochloride 500 mg  Purified Sodium Chondroitin Sulphate 400 mg Also contains MSM, manganese gluconate, calcium ascorbate (Vit C), zinc, copper, vitamin E CTIONS Joint Guard: provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance is for regular daily administration for a protective effect aids production of normal healthy cartilage matrix and of synovial (joint) fluid.Joint Guard helps prevent cartilage degeneration by supplying all critical components on a daily basis. This is a chondroprotective (joint protective) effect.  It is formulated for regular, in-feed administration. Research trials on combinations of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese and Vitamin C report a significant synergy between these components, and a chondroprotective effect, as well as a mild anti-inflammatory effect following regular administration.The essential components in Joint Guard serve to both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix.Glucosamine hydrochloride – stimulates formation of both synovial (joint) fluid and the cartilage matrix, Chondroitin sulfate – provides protection from the enzymes which break down cartilage, and is the major component in cartilage,  Manganese and Vitamin C – are essential in the pathways to manufacture cartilage,  MSM – is used during soft connective tissue synthesis e.g. in the joint capsule. INDICATIONS Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Joint Guard for Dogs is given daily with each meal, dosed according to weight. It can be given to young animals at a low daily maintenance dose for a regular protective effect, or at a higher daily dose for animals experiencing existing cartilage damage:  One scoop = 5 g It is necessary to initiate treatment at double the maintenance dose in order to “load up” the body with therapeutic levels of the active ingredients, generally for the first 4 – 6 weeks. At this point, the dose can gradually be reduced over time to find the lowest possible amount that will keep the dog comfortable.  Joint Guard for Dogs may provide a joint protective effect when used alone as a daily dose, and is a very useful adjuventive therapy for existing joint damage when used in combination with the Veterinary Prescription Only drug, Pentosan 100 (injections) to further stimulate joint repair. PRESENTATION Powder for in-feed use – 200 g, 400 g, 750 g STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Store in a dry place. Replace lid tightly after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 59927) WARNINGS Precautions : Not recommended as an alternative treatment in acute joint inflammation. NOTES JOINT GUARD is designed for daily administration in the diet. It has been formulated as a unique “no smell, no taste” powder to guarantee palatability when mixed in a dog’s meal. JOINT GUARD® Powder for Dogs 750 g Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation COMPOSITION Each 2.5 grams of JOINT GUARD Powder for dogs contains: Glucosamine Hydrochloride 500 mg  Purified Sodium Chondroitin Sulphate 400 mg Also contains MSM, manganese gluconate, calcium ascorbate (Vit C), zinc, copper, vitamin E ACTIONS Joint Guard: provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance is for regular daily administration for a protective eff aids production of normal healthy cartilage matrix and of synovial (joint) fluid. Joint Guard helps prevent cartilage degeneration by supplying all critical components on a daily basis. This is a chondroprotective (joint protective) effect.   It is formulated for regular, in-feed administration. Research trials on combinations of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese and Vitamin C report a significant synergy between these components, and a chondroprotective effect, as well as a mild anti-inflammatory effect following regular administration. The essential components in Joint Guard serve to both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix. Glucosamine hydrochloride – stimulates formation of both synovial (joint) fluid and the cartilage matrix, Chondroitin sulfate – provides protection from the enzymes which break down cartilage, and is the major component in cartilage, 
Manganese and Vitamin C – are essential in the pathways to manufacture cartilage,  MSM – is used during soft connective tissue synthesis e.g. in the joint capsule. INDICATIONS Long term treatment with Joint Guard may help reduce non-infectious joint inflammation OSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Joint Guard for Dogs is given daily with each meal, dosed according to weight. It can be given to young animals at a low daily maintenance dose for a regular protective effect, or at a higher daily dose for animals experiencing existing cartilage damage:  One scoop = 5 g It is necessary to initiate treatment at double the maintenance dose in order to “load up” the body with therapeutic levels of the active ingredients, generally for the first 4 – 6 weeks. At this point, the dose can gradually be reduced over time to find the lowest possible amount that will keep the dog comfortable.  Joint Guard for Dogs may provide a joint protective effect when used alone as a daily dose, and is a very useful adjuventive therapy for existing joint damage when used in combination with the Veterinary Prescription Only drug, Pentosan 100 (injections) to further stimulate joint repair. PRESENTATION Powder for in-feed use – 200 g, 400 g, 750 g STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Store in a dry place. Replace lid tightly after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 59927) WARNINGS Precautions : Not recommended as an alternative treatment in acute joint inflammation. NOTES JOINT GUARD is designed for daily administration in the diet. It has been formulated as a unique “no smell, no taste” powder to guarantee palatability when mixed in a dog’s meal. JOINT GUARD® Powder for Horses 1.5 kg Promoter of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection with added anti-inflammatory agent COMPOSITION Each 20 g contains: Glucosamine HCl 1800 mg, Chondroitin sulfate 600 mg  Also contains: MSM, Manganese gluconate, Calcium ascorbate (Vit C), Zinc, Copper  ACTIONS JOINT GUARD provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance. JOINT GUARD is for regular daily administration for a protective effect.JOINT GUARD aids production of normal healthy cartilage matrix and of synovial (joint) fluid. JOINT GUARD is a powerful therapeutic agent in cases of existing joint cartilage damage. JOINT GUARD provides raw materials and co-factors necessary for cartilage repair and maintenance. JOINT GUARD is designed for daily administration in the diet to help prevent cartilage degeneration by supplying all critical components on a daily basis. This is a chondroprotective (joint protective) effect. It is formulated for regular, in-feed administration. Research trials on combinations of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese and Vitamin C report a significant synergy between these components, and a chondroprotective effect, as well as a mild anti-inflammatory effect following regular administration. The essential components in JOINT GUARD serve to both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix. Glucosamine hydrochloride – stimulates formation of both synovial (joint) fluid and the cartilage matrix, Chondroitin sulfate – provides protection from the enzymes which break down cartilage, and is the major component in cartilage,
Manganese and Vitamin C – are essential in the pathways to manufacture cartilage, MSM – is used during soft connective tissue synthesis e.g. in the joint capsule. NDICATIONS To both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix. jOINT GUARD provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance.Use JOINT GUARD for regular daily administration for a protective effect. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONGive JOINT GUARD at a dose rate of 40 g daily mixed in feed for a regular protective and preventive effect. By using low daily preventive doses from an early stage it is possible to avoid the expense of administering very high doses of product after any injury in an effort to achieve high blood levels rapidly.In the event of existing cartilage damage where therapy is required, it is recommended that the daily dose of JOINT GUARD be increased for an initial period of 6 – 8 weeks to ensure rapid availability of all essential raw materials, and rapid response.  In cases where joint injury requires therapy, discuss the use of PENTOSAN EQUINE in combination with JOINT GUARD with your veterinarian. JOINT GUARD will provide a joint protective effect when used alone as a daily dose, and will also significantly improve therapy of existing joint damage when used in combination with PENTOSAN EQUINE injections to further stimulate joint repair. PRESENTATION 1.5 kg plastic bucket. 5 kg plastic bucket STORAGE Store in a dry place below 30°C (Room Temperature). Replace lid tightly after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 56532) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil JOINT GUARD® Powder for Horses 5kg Promoter of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection with added anti-inflammatory agent COMPOSITION Each 20 g contains: Glucosamine HCl 1800 mg, Chondroitin sulfate 600 mg  Also contains: MSM, Manganese gluconate, Calcium ascorbate (Vit C), Zinc, Copper  ACTIONS JOINT GUARD provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance JOINT GUARD is for regular daily administration for a protective effect. JOINT GUARD aids production of normal healthy cartilage matrix and of synovial (joint) fluid. JOINT GUARD is a powerful therapeutic agent in cases of existing joint cartilage damage. JOINT GUARD provides raw materials and co-factors necessary for cartilage repair and maintenance. JOINT GUARD is designed for daily administration in the diet to help prevent cartilage degeneration by supplying all critical components on a daily basis. This is a chondroprotective (joint protective) effect. It is formulated for regular, in-feed administration. Research trials on combinations of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese and Vitamin C report a significant synergy between these components, and a chondroprotective effect, as well as a mild anti-inflammatory effect following regular administration. The essential components in JOINT GUARD serve to both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix. Glucosamine hydrochloride – stimulates formation of both synovial (joint) fluid and the cartilage matrix, Chondroitin sulfate – provides protection from the enzymes which break down cartilage, and is the major component in cartilage, Manganese and Vitamin C – are essential in the pathways to manufacture cartilage, MSM – is used during soft connective tissue synthesis e.g. in the joint capsule. NDICATIONS To both reduce cartilage degeneration, and stimulate production of healthy cartilage matrix.jOINT GUARD provides essential components required for joint cartilage repair and maintenance. Use JOINT GUARD for regular daily administration for a protective effect. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Give JOINT GUARD at a dose rate of 40 g daily mixed in feed for a regular protective and preventive effect. By using low daily preventive doses from an early stage it is possible to avoid the expense of administering very high doses of product after any injury in an effort to achieve high blood levels rapidly. In the event of existing cartilage damage where therapy is required, it is recommended that the daily dose of JOINT GUARD be increased for an initial period of 6 – 8 weeks to ensure rapid availability of all essential raw materials, and rapid response.  In cases where joint injury requires therapy, discuss the use of PENTOSAN EQUINE in combination with JOINT GUARD with your veterinarian. JOINT GUARD will provide a joint protective effect when used alone as a daily dose, and will also significantly improve therapy of existing joint damage when used in combination with PENTOSAN EQUINE injections to further stimulate joint repair. PRESENTATION 1.5 kg plastic bucket. 5 kg plastic bucket STORAGE Store in a dry place below 30°C (Room Temperature). Replace lid tightly after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 56532) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil JUROCYL® Injection Organic arsenic tonic to improve coat, body condition and appetite COMPOSITION Sodium arsanilate 50 mg/mL  ACTIONS JUROCYL is a safe, pentavalent organic arsenic tonic of low toxicity providing rapid response. JUROCYL promotes healthy skin and coat growth. JUROCYL stimulates appetite in picky eaters. JUROCYL is of value as a general tonic in anaemias, debility, stress, illness & recovery. JUROCYL is a pentavalent organic arsenical compound with strong tonic properties. JUROCYL has a marked effect on the blood vessels of both skin and gastro-intestinal blood vessels. JUROCYL is rapidly absorbed, with a prompt and visible effect. Arsenic in the organic form has long been known and respected for its tonic properties. This pentavalent form is not harmful to animals at recommended doses, and is well tolerated with no local or general reaction. INDICATIONS JUROCYL is indicated to stimulate appetite in poor eaters, particularly those horses suffering stress related to hard training & competition. As a general tonic, JUROCYL is valuable in the treatment of anaemias, weakness and debility, emaciation, and skin conditions. JUROCYL is particularly effective at promoting healthy coat growth, and encouraging seasonal changes in body coat because it improves blood flow to skin. A course of JUROCYL in August / September (Southern Hemisphere) will produce dramatic improvements in dull, lifeless coats as the season changes. For Northern Hemisphere, give during appropriate months for winter coat drop in those countries DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Give JUROCYL by sterile intramuscular or slow intravenous injection under veterinary supervision. Adult Horses: Full Course 10 mL weekly for 4 – 6 weeks.ntensive Course 10 mL daily for maximum 10 days.  Yearlings: Full Course 5 mL weekly. Intensive Course 5 mL daily for maximum 10 days. Foals: Full Course 2.5 mL weekly. Intensive Course 2.5 mL daily for maximum 10 days. JUROCYL is regularly used in combination with VAM to stimulate appetites and improve blood counts in stressed and recuperating horses. JUROCYL may be used with all Nature Vet products with the exclusion of Ferrocyl, as required. PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile multidose vial for injection. STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 51242) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. Caution: Arsenic preparations should not be used continuously. A period of one month should pass before any treatment course is repeated. L-Carnitine Injection L-carnitine amino acid supplement to enhance energy production for performance COMPOSITION L-Carnitine 200 mg/mL ACTIONS Muscle levels of L-CARNITINE determine the exercise capacity of muscles. L-CARNITINE forms the essential transport system for use of fats as an energy source. L-CARNITINE may help delay muscle fatigue and improve endurance. L-CARNITINE is essential for normal heart function. Performance horses recover more efficiently when supplemented with L-CARNITINE.L-CARNITINE is an amino acid which helps transport fats into muscle cells. It is essential in the transport of fats into muscle cells for energy production. The muscle levels of L-CARNITINE determine the exercise capacity of muscles.. By using fats as energy for muscle contractions, the body is sparing glycogen and delaying the accumulation of lactic acid. L-CARNITINE delays muscle fatigue by reducing lactic acid formation, and improves performance and endurance. L-CARNITINE forms an essential part of the transport system which moves fatty acids into the mitachondria (cell furnaces) for energy production. It thus acts as a buffer by inhibiting lactic acid buildup in muscles, helping to delay fatigue and prevent Tying Up. Demand for L-CARNITINE in heavily exercising horses is often not met from the diet, as large amounts are consumed during exercise. Supplementing with L-CARNITINE results in improved energy supply, increased use of fatty acids as an energy source, decreased lactate buildup, and a significant increase in maximum work output. L-CARNITINE is essential for normal heart function. Supplementing with L-CARNITINE improves both sprint and endurance performance. Performance horses can rapidly run out of glycogen as an energy source, but will rarely run out of fats. Mobilising fats as an energy source helps prevent the accumulation of lactic acid in muscles, hence delaying fatigue and possible Tying Up, and significantly improving the capacity of muscles to work harder for longer.INDICATIONSTo improve both sprint and endurance performanceDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONInjection: 3 mL per 100 kg bodyweight (15 mL per average horse) by intravenous or intramuscular injection 2 – 3 times weekly. Give final dose 4 – 6 hours before hard or fast work. Preferably use pastes for regular supplementation, and those who prefer injectables may consider the injection pre-event, to achieve high blood levels. (Sole use of paste formulations will not reduce the effect in any way). Veterinarians have reported significant improvement in horses using high doses of 20 – 25 mL twice weekly.PRESENTATION00 mL sterile injection for intramuscular or intravenous injection.STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. VAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA [Injection] 40293) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Ni L-CARNITINE is commonly used in combination with AMP-5, CREATINE, COPHOS B and TRIPART. It can be alternated with MITACHONDRAL injection as necessary.L-Carnitine Paste 250 g L-Carnitine supplement for horses and dogs COMPOSITION L-Carnitine 200 mg/g, D-Panthenol 20 mg/g (Vit B5) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult horse: 10 mL  Dog: 1 mL per 10 kg bodyweight Administer 2 -3 times weekly or as directed by your veterinarian.  To administer, place syringe in corner of mouth and place dose over the back of the tongue.PRESENTATION 30 g multidose syringe, 250 g bag STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from light.AILABILITY For general sale NOTES Also available L-Carnitine Injection, see separate product page MANNERS® Powder Tryptophan, Vitamin B1 and Magnesium supplement for horses L-Tryptophan 100 mg/g Pantothenate (Vit B3) 4.6 mg/g Magnesium oxide 458 mg/g Thiamine HCl (Vit B1) 84 mg/g Pyridoxine HCl (Vit B6) 8.3 mg/g Riboflavin (Vit B2) 16.6 mg/g Folic acid 4 mg/g DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 1 scoop provides 20 g  Mix with dampened feed.  Adult horse: Give 20 g daily.  An additional 20 g dose may be given the night before an event if required. PRESENTATION 1.2 kg plastic bucket STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Store in a dry place. Replace lid tightly after use. AVAILABILITY For general sale WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil nOTES MANNERS Powder is regularly used in combination with other Nature Vet products as required. It is especially indicated as a daily supplement to boost the efficacy of TRANQUIL Paste. MELOXIDYL® 1.5 MG/ML ORAL SUSPENSION FOR DOGS 32 ML VET ONLY PRODUCT – NSAID for the Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders Meloxidyl® 1.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension for Dogs 10 mL VET ONLY PRODUCT – NSAID for the Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders Meloxidyl® 1.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension for Dogs 100 mL VET ONLY PRODUCT – NSAID for the Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders Mepivacaine Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Non-irritant local anaesthetic injection for Horses Metomide Anti-Emetic Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Metomide Anti-Emetic Sterile Injection for Dogs and Cats Mitachondral Injection Amino acid combination to reduce pain perception and enhance muscle endurance COMPOSITION L-Carnitine 200 mg/mL D-Phenylalanine 4 mg/mLL-Isoleucine 5.33 mg/mL ACTIONS MITACHONDRAL supplements L-Carnitine plus endorphin precursors. Use MITACHONDRAL as a pre-event treatment after regular supplementation with L-CARNITINE twice weekly. MITACHONDRAL reduces the perception of pain, and delays lactic acid accumulation and muscle fatigue. MITACHONDRAL is a combination of amino acids to enhance muscle endurance and reduce pain perception. MITACHONDRAL supplies the amino acid L-CARNITINE in the same manner as L-CARNITINE injection and paste, but has the added amino acids Phenylalanine and Isoleucine. Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid which inhibits the breakdown of opiate-like substances in the brain called encephalins. Reduced breakdown of encephalins results in increased levels of endorphins in the brain.Endorphins are released in response to pain, and act as natural pain killers to enable the body to cope with pain. Isoleucine is also involved in the production of endorphins. An increase in brain endorphin levels can assist performance by reducing pain associated with muscle fatigue and cramping.L-Carnitine is essential for normal heart and skeletal muscle function. During hard exercise there is extensive loss of L-Carnitine, and this often cannot be replaced adequately from the diet alone.High levels of L-Carnitine are necessary, because L-Carnitine plays an essential role in muscle metabolism during exercise by forming the transport system which moves fatty acids into muscle cells for conversion into energy. L-Carnitine also inhibits the buildup of lactic acid in muscles, which helps delay fatigue in hard working muscles. Fatigue causes pain in muscles.he level of L-Carnitine in muscles plays a major role in determining exercise capacity of muscle. L-Carnitine supplementation improves both sprint and endurance performance.It increases endurance, as fat is the major energy source for endurance work. During sprinting L-Carnitine buffers lactic acid and delays fatigue. L-Carnitine supplementation increases maximum work output, and is of value especially in horses which are prone to fatigue & Tying Up. The added amino acids reduce the perception of pain which may follow muscle fatigue and Tying Up.INDICATIONS To improve both sprint and endurance performance DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION MITACHONDRAL is used most cost effectively at a dose rate of 15 – 25 mL by intramuscular injection in the 4 – 6 hours pre-event, as the added amino acids are not required regularly during training. Give one dose the day prior, and 4 – 6 hours before hard exercise for best effect. Supplement with L-CARNITINE regularly 2 – 3 times weekly during training & racing. This may most appropriately be done using L-CARNITINE Paste. AMP-5, TRIPART and COPHOS B have all been regularly combined with MITACHONDRAL. 100 mL sterile glass multidose vial STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 52848) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Not recommended for use with TYROPOWER paste, as phenylalanine in MITACHONDRAL will inhibit the uptake of the tyrosine from TYROPOWER Moramectin Horse Worming Paste EXPORT ONLY – NOT AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA COMPOSITIO Abamectin 4 mg/mL  Morantel Tartrate 167 mg/mL ACTIONS Abamectin acts by binding selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells. This leads to hyperpolarisation of these cells, resulting in flaccid paralysis and death of the parasite. Morantel is a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent producing paralysis by causing muscle contraction. INDICATIONS Treatment and control of: Tapeworms: Anoplocephala perfoliata  Large Strongyles: adult & larval stages of Strongylus vulgaris adult & tissue stages of S. edentatus  adult stages of S. equinus  Small Strongyles: including benzimidazole resistant strains of adult and immature Cyathostomum  spp, Cycliocyclus spp, Cylicostephanus spp, Cylicodontophorus spp, Gyalocephalus spp, Triodontophorus spp: adults Pin Worm: adult & immature Oxyuris equi  Roundworm: adult & immature Parascaris equorum  Hairworm: adult Trichostrongylus axei Neck Threadworm: microfilariae of Onchocerca spp Bots: oral & gastric stages of Gasterophilus spp Lungworm: adult & immature Dictyocaulus arnfeldi  Intestinal Threadworm: adult Strongyloides westeri  Large mouthed stomach worms: adult Habronema muscae  Skin lesions caused by: Habronema spp, Draschia spp cutaneouslarvae (Summer Sores), and Onchocerca spp microfilariae (Cutaneous Onchocerciasis).DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: The contents of one 30 g syringe are sufficient to treat one horse of 600 kg bodyweight. Doses are described in mL, corresponding to the markings on the dial-a-dose syringe Foals and Ponies: administer 5 mL per 100 kg bodyweight. Moramectin is safe for use in pregnant mares, in foals over four weeks of age, and in debilitated & convalescent animals.PRESENTATIOn 30 g adjustable dose paste syringe STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning).NOTES A year round worming prevention and treatment program varies with climatic and stocking conditions, but, in general terms all horses should be wormed every 6 – 8 weeks, commencing at approximately 6 weeks of age. All horses newly introduced to a property should be wormed immediately on arrival, and kept away from regularly used paddocks or yards for several days in order to minimise environmental recontamination.WARNINGSExport Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. NATROZOL™ Forte Natural blend of nutrients COMPOSITIOn Gamma Oryzonol NATROZOL FORTE : 50 mg/g Also contains:
Chromium Aminomin, Tri-Creatine Malate  ACTIONS NATROZOL is a blend of Gamma Oryzonol, Chromium Aminomin and Tri-Creatine Malate with synergistic action. NATROZOL is ideal for daily addition to food throughout training and competition.Gamma oryzanol is an extract of rice bran oil.
Chromium has a role in the regulation of glucose metabolism.Creatine is an amino acid which is critically involved in the supply of energy to muscles, by converting ADP back to ATP so that it can be re-used.Supplementing with Creatine increases the readily available energy supply to muscles. High Creatine levels, and thus increased ATP supply, prevent muscles using glycogen for energy supply.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Give NATROZOL daily in food.(For NATROZOL FORTE 1 scoop = 25 g)Performance Horses:Intense Training -37.5g (1.5 scoops) daily,Light Work – 25g (1 scoop) dailyCommence when horses are started on training, and continue through the racing or competition campaign.NATROZOL can only work properly when all essential nutrients are available at the correct time, in the correct amounts, to allow growth, and to allow for the vastly increased nutrient demands seen with training and racing. VAM supplements twice weekly can provide the essential high turnover nutrients required by the athlete on a daily basis.NATROZOL FORTE POWDER can be used safely with all other Nature Vet performance products.PRESENTATION NATROZOL FORTE 1.2 kg powder concentrate bucket STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 63525) WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): NOT TO BE USED in horses that may be slaughtered for human consumption. Neotopic H Lotion 50 g Tube VET ONLY PRODUCT – Antibiotic, Anti-Inflammatory with Local Anaesthetic OMOGUARD® Paste VET ONLY PRODUCT – Once-daily omeprazole for treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses and foals OMOGUARD® Paste 6 Pack VET ONLY PRODUCT – Once-daily omeprazole for treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses and foals Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplement Omega-3 fatty acid supplement for use in dogs with allergic and inflammatory dermatological skin conditions COMPOSITION ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS: each 1 g contains a minimum of  Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 85 mg  Docosahexaenoic acid 59 mg Linolenic acid 120 mg 
 Linoleic acid 38 mg   sourced from fish oil and linseed oil aCTION OMEGA 3 may aid in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory dermatological conditions responsive to polyunsaturated fatty acids in dogs. The essential fatty acids contained are essential to life, and are proven anti-inflammatory agents, but are not manufactured in the body. They must be available from the diet.The ratio between Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids is rarely correct in the domestic dog diet. Omega 6 fatty acids form the aggressive inflammatory and allergic reactions, while the Omega 3 fatty acids form a very mild inflammatory reaction, and actually block the more severe Omega 6 fatty acid reactions.OMEGA 3 fatty acids adjust the ratio of Omega 3:Omega 6 fatty acids, thus reducing the severity of allergic and inflammatory reactions.Over 80% of allergic dermatitis cases in dogs are flea allergy or diet related.Key Features & Benefits:OMEGA 3 is essential fatty acids that may aid the treatment of allergic and inflammatory dermatological conditions in dogs.OMEGA 3 fatty acids are not manufactured by the body.  They must be available from the diet.OMEGA 3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, but without side effects of cortisone products.Formulated for daily dosing either orally or on food.INDICATIONSOMEGA 3 is indicated as an aid in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory dermatological conditions in dogs.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Give OMEGA 3 at a dose rate of 1 mL per 7 kg bodyweight per day, or as directed by your veterinarian. Give either orally or mixed on food.One press of the plunger delivers approximately 2 mL daily dosage for 2 weeks or until any initial skin reaction is under control. It is then possible to reduce applications, depending on the individual dog. Most dogs can be maintained with every second day doses.Any concurrent therapy to reduce the actual cause of the allergy or inflammation, such as fleas or diet, is important.OMEGA 3 can be used safely with all Nature Vet products.PRESENTATION1 Litre bottle STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. Store in dry place.VAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 35908)Pentosan 100 Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Anti-inflammatory and stimulant of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection (100 mg/mL) Pentosan Equine Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Concentrated anti-inflammatory and stimulant of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection (250 mg/mL) Pentosan Equine Injection 50 mL VET ONLY PRODUCT – Concentrated anti-inflammatory and stimulant of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection (250 mg/mL) Pentosan Gold® for Horses VET ONLY PRODUCT – Concentrated anti-inflammatory and stimulant of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection Peptosyl Oral Suspension 200 mL Non-antibiotic liquid for the treatment of diarrhoea and gastro-intestinal disturbances COMPOSITION Bismuth sub-salicylate 17.5 mg/mL  ACTIONS PEPTOSYL is a first line defence against digestive disturbances in horses and dogs, with a wide safety margin, and analgesic, antiseptic and antacid actions.Key Features & Benefits:PEPTOSYL is a first line defence against diarrhoea and digestive disturbances in horses, foals and dogs.PEPTOSYL is Bismuth salicylate oral suspension.Non-antibiotic treatment for non-infectious & dietary diarrhoea.PEPTOSYL has gut protective, antacid, antiseptic properties, and is anti-inflammatory to control pain.After administration, the Bismuth salicylate is converted to Bismuth carbonate and Sodium salicylate. Bismuth lines and protects the mucosal (gut lining) surface of the stomach and intestines, absorbs toxic compounds such as endotoxins, and has protective, antacid and antiseptic properties. The salicylate component is anti-inflammatory, and rapidly reduces the pain associated with gut inflammation and disturbances. The majority of canine and equine gastro-intestinal disturbances are not of bacterial origin, therefore PEPTOSYL is a safe, non-complicating treatment in most foals, puppies, and adult horses and dogs with digestive upsets of nutritional or non-bacterial origin. Most canine and equine gut disturbances relate to incorrect management or diet, nutrition, or stress, rather than infection. Bentonite is a natural clay earth material with properties similar to activated charcoal. It has the ability to bind (and neutralise) bacterial endotoxins. PEPTOSYL is indicated for the control and treatment of diarrhoea and pain associated with non-bacterial gastro-intestinal disturbance such as enteritis, gastritis, and colitis. Being non-antibiotic, PEPTOSYL does not contribute to bacterial resistance. Oral bismuth preparations are well researched in both humans and animals, and are reported to be free of toxic side effects. INDICATIONS PEPTOSYL has no application in the training of normal, healthy horses and dogs, but can be used where indicated in cases of gastro-intestinal disturbance. It will not “mask” any serious veterinary problems, but will rapidly relieve the majority of gut upsets from dietary or non-infectious causes. If rapid response is not seen, seek veterinary diagnosis of the condition without delay.OSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONAdminister orally.  Horses: 0.5 – 1.0 mL per kg  Dogs: 0.25 – 0.5 mL per kg Repeat dose every 6 hours for 36 hours and thence at 12 hour intervals for a further 2 to 3 days.Where possible, withhold food for 24 hours (but do not restrict nursing in foals or puppies).Do not administer for prolonged periods to animals less than 30 days old.Regular diarrhoea in horse and foals may indicate a need to consider Thrive P, or for dogs and puppies Thrive D supplementation supplementation to improve nutrient uptake from the diet, as well as moderate gut function.RESENTATIONPack Sizes & Presentation: 200 mL, 5 Litre STORAGEStore in a dry place below 25°C (Air Conditioning). VAILABILITYFor General Sale (APVMA 39578)WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): DO NOT USE less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption.Peptosyl Oral Suspension 5L Non-antibiotic liquid for the treatment of diarrhoea and gastro-intestinal disturbances COMPOSITION Bismuth sub-salicylate 17.5 mg/mL ACTIONS PEPTOSYL is a first line defence against digestive disturbances in horses and dogs, with a wide safety margin, and analgesic, antiseptic and antacid actions.Key Features & Benefits:PEPTOSYL is a first line defence against diarrhoea and digestive disturbances in horses, foals and dogs.PEPTOSYL is Bismuth salicylate oral suspension.Non-antibiotic treatment for non-infectious & dietary diarrhoea.PEPTOSYL has gut protective, antacid, antiseptic properties, and is anti-inflammatory to control pain.After administration, the Bismuth salicylate is converted to Bismuth carbonate and Sodium salicylate. Bismuth lines and protects the mucosal (gut lining) surface of the stomach and intestines, absorbs toxic compounds such as endotoxins, and has protective, antacid and antiseptic properties. The salicylate component is anti-inflammatory, and rapidly reduces the pain associated with gut inflammation and disturbances. The majority of canine and equine gastro-intestinal disturbances are not of bacterial origin, therefore PEPTOSYL is a safe, non-complicating treatment in most foals, puppies, and adult horses and dogs with digestive upsets of nutritional or non-bacterial origin. Most canine and equine gut disturbances relate to incorrect management or diet, nutrition, or stress, rather than infection. Bentonite is a natural clay earth material with properties similar to activated charcoal. It has the ability to bind (and neutralise) bacterial endotoxins. PEPTOSYL is indicated for the control and treatment of diarrhoea and pain associated with non-bacterial gastro-intestinal disturbance such as enteritis, gastritis, and colitis. Being non-antibiotic, PEPTOSYL does not contribute to bacterial resistance. Oral bismuth preparations are well researched in both humans and animals, and are reported to be free of toxic side effects. INDICATIONSPEPTOSYL has no application in the training of normal, healthy horses and dogs, but can be used where indicated in cases of gastro-intestinal disturbance. It will not “mask” any serious veterinary problems, but will rapidly relieve the majority of gut upsets from dietary or non-infectious causes. If rapid response is not seen, seek veterinary diagnosis of the condition without delay.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONAdminister orally.  
Horses: 0.5 – 1.0 mL per kg  Dogs: 0.25 – 0.5 mL per kg Repeat dose every 6 hours for 36 hours and thence at 12 hour intervals for a further 2 to 3 days.Where possible, withhold food for 24 hours (but do not restrict nursing in foals or puppies).Do not administer for prolonged periods to animals less than 30 days old.egular diarrhoea in horse and foals may indicate a need to consider Thrive P, or for dogs and puppies Thrive D supplementation supplementation to improve nutrient uptake from the diet, as well as moderate gut function.PRESENTATIONPack Sizes & Presentation: 200 mL, 5 LitreSTORAGEStore in a dry place below 25°C (Air Conditioning).VAILABILITYFor General Sale (APVMA 39578)WARNINGSExport Slaughter Interval (Horses): DO NOT USE less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption.Pre-Ferrin Injection Highly bioavailable organic iron supplement COMPOSITION
Iron 22 mg/mL as Ammonium Iron (111) Citrate ACTIONS PRE-FERRIN is a premium, fast acting, iron injection in a water base. PRE-FERRIN provides a highly bioavailable source of Iron. Iron is essential to many body processes, particularly cell respiration and oxygen transport in haemoglobin. Increased demand for Iron occurs in many situations, from pregnancy & lactation, haemhorrage, parasitism, and increased red blood cell turnover demanded by hard training and racing or performance. Demand for adequate iron may not be met by the normal dietary sources. This can lead to iron deficiency causing fatigue, poor endurance and exercise tolerance, pale mucous membranes, decreased growth, anaemias and poor performance. Many racing and performance/working horses are in a borderline anaemic state due to the increased demands for iron during heavy exercise.Organic Iron compounds such as PRE-FERRIN are much more readily and efficiently available to the horse than the older style inorganic iron compounds. In addition, PRE-FERRIN is formulated for intravenous use for more efficient absorption and faster action. Oral iron compounds are not well absorbed, and can interfere with the absorption of other essential compounds. Being in a water base, PRE-FERRIN is non-irritant.INDICATIONSPregnancy, lactation, recovery from parasitism or haemorrhage in horses when the demand for replacement iron may not be met by dietary sources.Iron deficiency from these causes is primarily recognised by mictocytic, hypochromic anaemia and is associated with fatigue, poor endurance, pale mucous membranes and depressed growth.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONGive by slow intravenous injection. 1 mL per 45 kg bodyweight (10 mL per 450 kg) twice weekly.To be used by, or under the supervision of a registered veterinary surgeon.PRE-FERRIN can be combined with VAM to provide all essential nutrients and co-factors for improved production of new red blood cells.PRESENTATION50 mL sterile glass multi-dose vial.STORAGEStore below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light.AVAILABILITYFor General Sale (APVMA 41873).NOTESWhat’s The Difference Between PRE-FERRIN and FERROCYL?RE-FERRIN simply provides highly bioavailable, fast acting organic Iron, which is rapidly absorbed, whereas FERROCYL is an organic arsenic preparation which stimulates coat and skin, as well as gut blood circulation, to stimulate appetite in stressed horses. PRE-FERRIN is designed as an iron supplement specifically for performance horses. Organic iron compounds are far more efficiently absorbed and utilised than inorganic iron compounds.Red blood cells make up 50-70% of total blood volume in horses.Blood cells die and are replaced continually. A red blood cell has a life span of 110 – 122 days.Infections, worms, acidosis and severe stress will reduce red cell lifespans.WARNINGSIn extremely rare instances anaphylactic reaction may occur. In such cases institute treatment for anaphylactic shock.Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Prilocaine 2% Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Tissue Non-Irritating Local Anaesthetic READYSERVE® Oral Liquid 1 L VET ONLY PRODUCT – Oral Progestagen for Management of Aspects of Breeding in Mares and Fillies READYSERVE® Oral Liquid 2 L VET ONLY PRODUCT – Oral Progestagen for Management of Aspects of Breeding in Mares and Fillies REGULIN For improved joining performance and increased ovulation rates in sheep COMPOSITION Each implant contains 18 mg melatonin ACTIONS As the days get shorter and nights longer during autumn, ewes and rams naturally come into their peak productive performance. But the longer days of spring/summer are less productive than autumn joinings because there’s reduced fertility and lower lambing rates due to a lower melatonin level in the animal.Regulin moves the reproductive peak of autumn to the spring. A small implant releases melatonin – nature’s day length messenger – to ‘trick’ the animal’s reproductive system into thinking the days are shorter than they really are, triggering the natural sequence of hormonal events and an increase in reproduction. INDICATIONS Regulin offers many benefits for producers, including:Fully maximise the genetic potential of your shee Reduce joining times – compress lambing periods Reach the full potential of your rams – year round Maximise your genetic gains Ideally suited to all enterprises, stud, wool and prime lamb producers Increased fertility in early joining More productivity and income per ewe mated Earlier to market andless trucking of lamb DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use by subcutaneous implantation only. Administer one implant to each ewe three implants per ram 40 Days before joining rams with the ewes.Use the Regulin implanter to place one implant beneath the skin (subcutaneously) near the base of the ear. For rams implant the three implants in the same place be pulling the trigger three times.Precautions and contraindications:Contraindicated for use in reproductively immature animals or pregnant animals It is contraindicated to treat ewes that are to be joined in Autumn that cannot be joined in 30-40 days from treatment. Sterilise needles by boiling before use. Avoid the use of strong disinfectants. Keep needles sharp and clean; replace frequently. Maintain cleanliness at all times. Regulin is recommended for use in Merinos and First Crosses joined in Spring and early Summer (October, November, December, January and Febuary) for lambing in Autumn. Use of Regulin is not recommended earlier than September. Check with Ceva technical staff should you have this requirement. Regulin treatment is also effective in British breed ewes such as Border Leicester, Romney and others. However, the treatment timeings may differ from that above.Producers contemplating use of Regulin in British breeds should seek advice from Ceva Animal HealthUse by Subcutaneous implantation only. Use the Regulin implanter to place implant beneath the skin (subcutaneously) near the base of the ear (see Figure below).TIMING Implant the animals 40 days prior to the selected joining date. Regulin provides the maximum productive returns when used 40 days prior to ram introduction, for other timings and other protocols contact Ceva Animal Health. JOINING In order to maximise results from Regulin treated ewes, it is essential that rams are isolated from the ewes for at least 42 days prior to joining. Effective isolation usually involves maintaining rams in a non-adjacent paddock to the ewe flock. Out of sight, sound and smelling range of the ewes. PERIOD FOR USE Regulin advances the seasonal peak of ovarian activity, it does not overcome seasonality altogether. As different species and breeds have different breeding patterns, the recommended period for use varies. GE AND CONDITION OF EWES TO BE TREATED Use only in reproductively mature ewe lambs, maiden and older ewes. Regulin will not replace good husbandry practices in achieving good reproductive performance – for good results, animals must be in healthy condition. GENERAL INFORMATION Sheep are seasonal breeders. Their reproductive performance varies throughout the year, reaching a peak in Autumn. Treatment with Regulin will induce an earlier peak in joining performance and ovulation rate. Treatment enables earlier joining of very seasonal breeds of sheep.In less seasonal breeds of sheep it also concentrates lambing and increases the percentage of lambs born (without increasing the number of triplets or quadruplets).Melatonin, the active ingredient of Regulin, is a substance naturally produced by all animals. Regulin implants give a controlled delivery of melatonin over an extended period. The implants are non-toxic and completely bio compatible.PRESENTATION2 x 25 implantsSTORAGEStore below 30°C (Room Temperature).AILABILITYFor General Sale (APVMA 38233)WARNINGS WITHOLDING PERIODS: MEAT: NIL Milk: NIL FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre, Phone Australia 131126.Race Electrolyte Powder 16 kg Balanced electrolyte and B group vitamin supplement COMPOSITION Sodium 115 g/kg,  Potassium 12.5 g/kg,  Calcium 81.5 g/kg,  Magnesium 11 g/kg,  Chloride 126.5 g/kg, Bicarbonate 50 g/kg,  Phosphate 113 g/kg,  Sulphate 44 g/kg,  Citrate 100 g/kg,  Thiamine (Vit B1) 2.8 g/kg, Pyridoxine (Vit B6) 0.16 g/kg,  Choline 5.1 g/kg,  Nicotinamide (Vit B3) 10.4 g/kg,  Inositol 8.8 g/kg,  Riboflavin (Vit B2) 3.4 g/kg,  Folic Acid 0.82 g/kg,  Alpha-tocopherol acetate (Vit E) 3.6 g/kg,  Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) 14.4 mg/kg,  Rutin (bioflavinoid) 1.8 g/kg,  Zinc (as the proteinate) 3.3 g/kg ACTIONS RACE ELECTROLYTE is a balanced mix of electrolytes and B group vitamins formulated for horses under heavy exercise loads. RACE ELECTROLYTE has a role in maintaining electrolyte balance during heavy exercise, and in recovery after strenuous exercise. RACE ELECTROLYTE also supplies B group vitamins and cofactors required for carbohydrate metabolism and muscle function in the performance horse. Key Features & Benefits:RACE ELECTROLYTE provides balanced electrolytes RACE ELECTROLYTE is particularly suited to heavy exercise loads, and warmer climates, where sweating is more profuse RACE ELECTROLYTE contains B group vitamins and minerals to support metabolism in athletic horses Athletic horses are subjected to significantly greater stresses which can disrupt the fine physiological balance required for optimum performance, than resting horses. Horses under heavy exercise loads, or under physical stress (e.g. long truck or float trips) have higher requirements for B group vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium and zinc, which are used during cellular metabolism. These requirements can also be increased when high grain diets are fed. Bioflavinoids such as Rutin act as anti-oxidants. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONRACE ELECTROLYTE is best mixed dry in the feed, or it can be added to 25 litres of clean drinking water. When mixing in feed, allow the horse free access to clean fresh drinking water.Each scoop holds 30 g Racehorses: 30 g daily (an extra 30 g can be given the night after racing) Endurance & Performance horses: 30 g daily (extra 30 g the night after an event)Travelling: 0 – 90 g before the start of the journey Saline drench:150 g in 5 litres of water, administered by stomach tube NOTES RACE ELECTROLYTE contains bicarbonate, therefore if used in racing or competition animals the regulations of the relevant authorities regarding medication should be observed. RACE ELECTROLYTE is regularly used in combination with all Nature Vet products. It can be used successfully as the daily electrolyte supplement (until pre-competition withdrawal for bicarbonate), with ENERGETIC ISOTONIC POWDER used as the pre-race energy , antioxidant and electrolyte powder.
Return to RACE ELECTROLYTE for improved recovery after the event. PRESENTATION 4 kg and 16 kg plastic bucketSTORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Store in dry place. Replace lid tightly after use.VAILABILITY For General Sale NOTES No Two Horses Are The Same; Horses which suffer heavy sweat loss have different electrolyte requirements than those which sweat very little. The same argument applies to horses that perform long, hard daily exercise routines, compared to those with minimal work programs. There is a significant difference in requirements between thoroughbreds, trotting horses, endurance horses, polo ponies, eventers and jumpers. In addition, regardless of the climate, no two horses will handle the same work program in the same manner. A horse with a nervous disposition which causes excessive excitement may have more sweat loss compared to other more composed horses. It is impossible to determine an animal’s individual electrolyte needs without a blood analysis. RACE ELECTROLYTE is particularly suited to horses in racing or strenuous competition and training, where requirements for both electrolytes and B group vitamins are high. Used as daily maintenance (withdraw pre-event according to regulatory authority requirements for bicarbonate) it helps bring the horse to the event in best condition for performance. Used immediately after the event it helps restore normal electrolyte balance and replaces B group vitamins to aid recovery.WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Rakelin Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Long-acting non-sedating injectable calmative agent Recovery Paste 250 g Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplement for horses and dogs COMPOSITIOn L-Valine 150 mg/g L-Leucine 100 mg/g L-Isoleucine 50 mg/g Pyridoxine HCl (Vit B6) 20 mg/g Ornithine Alpha Ketoglutarate (OAK) 20 mg/g DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONAdult horse: Intensive 10 mL Maintenance 5 mL Dog: 0.5 mL per 10 kg bodyweightRecovery should be used daily preferably within 30 minutes after hard work.  To administer, place syringe in corner of mouth and place dose over the back of the tongue. PRESENTATION30 g multidose syringe and 250 g bag Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For general sale WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Retread Powder Dietary supplement of biotin, zinc and magnesium COMPOSITION Biotin 2 mg/g, Zinc sulfate 12.2 mg/g, D L Methionine 333.3 mg/g, Magnesium oxide 273.3 mg/g  ACTIONS RETREAD POWDER is a convenient powder for daily addition to feed which provides nutrients important for maintaining hoof integrity.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION To avoid powder being sifted from the feed, mix into feed well and dampen with water, molasses or oil as suits the individual horse. 1 scoop provides 15 g.
Adult horse: 1 scoop (15 g) dail PRESENTATION 1.2 kg plastic bucket STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Replace lid tightly after use. AVAILABILITY For General Sale NOTES Palatability: Many Methionine supplements deter feeding because of very poor palatability. RETREAD has good acceptance when mixed into dampened feed. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil SEDAMED™ Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Reversible medetomidine sedative and analgesic SYNOVAN™ Injection for Dogs VET ONLY PRODUCT – Concentrated anti-inflammatory and stimulant of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection for treating joint disease in dogs SYNOVAN™ Injection for dogs 6 x 20 mL VET ONLY PRODUCT – Concentrated anti-inflammatory and stimulant of cartilage synthesis, repair and protection for treating joint disease in dogs Salbute Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic for intravenous injection Salsprin Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Anti-pyretic, anti-thrombotic Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) TILDREN® Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Treatment for bone and cartilage-related lameness such as that of Navicular Disease and Bone Spavin TRANQUIL™ Paste Natural Calming agent for competition and/or travelling COMPOSITION Contents per gram: L-Tryptophan 260 mg/g Also contains:  Thiamine HCl (Vit B1) 20 mg/g, Magnesium aspartate 20 mg/g Other Ingredients:  Riboflavin (Vit B2), Nicotinamide (Vit B3), Pyridoxine HCl (Vit B6), Calcium ascorbate (Vit C), Folic acid, Potassium aspartate, Chromium aminomin  ACTIONS RANQUIL Paste is a blend of amino acids, vitamins and minerals which combine to produce a powerful natural calming effect. TRANQUIL is a natural alternative to chemical calming agents. TRANQUIL Paste is a unique formulation of all essential nutrients and cofactors necessary to calm nervous or excitable horses in situations where athletic performance may be reduced because of increased agitation and nervousness. This includes situations such as travelling, strange or unfamiliar racetracks or competition venues, unusual crowds and noise, etc.How Does It Work?TRANQUIL Paste contains the amino acid L-Tryptophan, plus all of its essential co-factors. Tryptophan is converted in the body to Serotonin, a major neurotransmitter (a chemical involved in transferring messages within the brain). High Serotonin levels result in a feeling of satiety, and help to induce feelings of relaxation and calmness. Tryptophan is known for its ability to calm nervous or excitable animals, so that they do not waste energy and electrolytes.TRANQUIL Paste contains a number of additional co-factors to improve energy supply during exercise, and thus exercise performance. Potassium & Magnesium aspartates improve endurance and delay muscle fatigue and cramping. Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is intimately involved in using carbohydrates for energy. Riboflavin (Vit B2) helps the mitachondria in cells actually produce energy for muscle contraction. Nicotinamide (Vit B3) is involved in increasing the availability of glycogen as a source of energy, and the breakdown of fatty acids. Pyridoxine (Vit B6) increases the ability of red blood cells to offload oxygen into muscle tissue for energy production, and is also involved in the breakdown of muscle glycogen for fuel. Folic acid is vital to muscle repair, and Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant to reduce muscle damage during hard exercise.These effects combine to improve the mental state of nervous or excitable horses, and thus improve exercise performance. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Give 30 g (one syringe) TRANQUIL daily, preferably within 4 hours of exercise or travel, or as directed by veterinary surgeon. TRANQUIL paste is regularly used in combination with other Nature Vet products as required. PRESENTATION 30 g adjustable dose paste syringe.Store below 30°C (Room Temperature).AVAILABILITYFor General Sale (APVMA 60846). WARNINGSExport Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil TRIGENE II – 20 Litre Virucidal Disinfectant Concentrate COMPOSITION Each L contains n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 50 g, didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride 75 g, poly (hexamethylene) biguanide hydrochloride 1 g. Description. A noninitant, nontoxic, noncorrosive and nonhazardous bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal, mycobacterial and sporicidal agent. ACTIONS TriGene disinfectant is a synergistic blend of several active ingredients. Dodecylamine sulphamate is a powerful salt developed from dodecyl amine and sulfamic acid. The salt has a high tolerance to hard water and soilage.  Poly (hexamethylene) biguanide hydrochloride is a good Grampositive biocide, with variable activity also as a virucide.  Octyldecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride is a powerful quarternary compound with antibacterial, virucidal and tuberculocidal activity at low dilutions. It is bacteriostatic in high dilutions with a very high tolerance to both hard water and organic soilage when in combination with dodecylamine sulfamate.  The activity of nonyl phenyl-w-hydroxy-poly (oxythylene) (NP9) is to act first to attack cell walls as a penetrative agent allowing the combinations of disinfectants to enter the cortex of the cell and destroy it. The secondary activity is as a surface active agent or detergent that loosens organic material into suspension in water. Ethanol acts to promote cell wall activity in particular with certain viral groups. It is well known that the long chain quarternary compounds which possess the greatest antibacterial activity are those with at least one radical and with a C8 to C18 length carbon chain. It is also known that absorption plays an important role in the activity of disinfectant formulations. TriGene disinfectants are highly surface active and therefore readily absorbed. Because of the large specific surface of the particulate microorganisms, the first stage of germicidal activity begins with the adsorption of the disinfectant by the microbial cell. Such adsorption increases the permeability of the cell membrane, leading to the ultimate rupture and the decrease of lysine and glutamic acid. The inclusion of dodecylamine sulfamate appears to stimulate the contraction of the cytoplasm followed by complete stripping of the cell wall. A second mode of action proposed is that cell death results from inactivation of energy producing enzymes such as those concerned with glucose, succinate and pyruvate oxidase systems. INDICATIONS Suitable for general disinfection of all surfaces (floors and walls), kennel areas, examination tables, surgery walls, food and water bowls and bedding. May be used on rubber, vinyl and most hard surfaces, including food preparation areas. TriGene is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses and bacterial spores in veterinary hospitals and animal accommodation, including the following. Bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella sp., legionella sp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas sp., Mycobacterium fortuitum, Bacillus sp., Clostridium sp., Campylobacter sp., Klebsiella sp., Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Bordetella bronchiseptica. Fungi. Microsporum sp., Candida albicans, Trichophyton sp., Penicillium sp., Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.  Viruses. Parvovirus, equine herpesvirus, infectious bursal dis¬ease virus (IBD), influenza, Newcastle disease, orthopoxvirus, feline calicivirus (FCV), feline infectious peritonitis, feline panleukopenia virus and feline rhinotracheitis. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Diluted solution keeps for 12 months.   General disinfection of all surfaces. Dilute 1:100 for general use and intermediate risk areas. Dilute 1:50 for high risk or soiled areas.   Examination tables. Dilute 1:20 for rapid disinfection of high risk areas and consult tables. 
Food and water bowls. Dilute 1:50. Clean off soil before disinfection. Rinse thoroughly before use.  Bedding and clothing. 50 mL/4 kg load. Place in conditioner dispenser of washing machine, soak for 30 mins.  Body spillages. Dilute l:50 for spillages and organic matter when risks of infection are higher. 
Large animal accommodation. Dilute 1:100. ogging. Dilute 1:100. PRESENTATION Liquid: 5 L, 20 L. STORAGE Store in a dry place not below 0°C or above 30°C and out of direct sunlight. Keep lidded. Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks.AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 59998)Poisons Schedule S6 WARNINGS Contraindications Do not use for disinfection of medical, veterinary or other body contact instruments. Avoid contact with polished wood. Before use, remove animals and remove or cover all feed and water. Remove residual organic matter before disinfection. Rinse and dry surfaces before use. 
Precautions Do not mix with other chemicals or detergents.Safety directions. Keep out of the reach of children. Harmful if swallowed. Product will damage eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin when opening the container and using the product. If clothing becomes contaminated, remove clothing immediately. Product should be handled by trained professional staff in accordance with label instructions only. Use with care, avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact. Gloves and safety glasses recommended if available. For external use only. Not for ingestion. Not to be mixed with other chemicals.First Aid. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre at once. Phone Australia 131 126. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give milk or water to drink. Seek medical advice when necessary. If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothes and flush skin or hair with running water. Avoid long-term inhalation of neat liquid. Remove to fresh air.Disposal. Triple rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to diluted product for use. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. Dispose of empty product containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. Product is biodegradable. If spillage occurs, flush to drain with copious water or soak up onto an inert material and dispose of clinical waste.TRIGENE II – 5 Litre Virucidal Disinfectant Concentrate COMPOSITION Each L contains n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 50 g, didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride 75 g, poly (hexamethylene) biguanide hydrochloride 1 g.Description. A noninitant, nontoxic, noncorrosive and nonhazardous bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal, mycobacterial and sporicidal agent.CTIONSTriGene disinfectant is a synergistic blend of several active ingredients. Dodecylamine sulphamate is a powerful salt developed from dodecyl amine and sulfamic acid. The salt has a high tolerance to hard water and soilage. Poly (hexamethylene) biguanide hydrochloride is a good Grampositive biocide, with variable activity also as a virucide.  
Octyldecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride is a powerful quarternary compound with antibacterial, virucidal and tuberculocidal activity at low dilutions. It is bacteriostatic in high dilutions with a very high tolerance to both hard water and organic soilage when in combination with dodecylamine sulfamate.  
The activity of nonyl phenyl-w-hydroxy-poly (oxythylene) (NP9) is to act first to attack cell walls as a penetrative agent allowing the combinations of disinfectants to enter the cortex of the cell and destroy it. The secondary activity is as a surface active agent or detergent that loosens organic material into suspension in water. Ethanol acts to promote cell wall activity in particular with certain viral groups. It is well known that the long chain quarternary compounds which possess the greatest antibacterial activity are those with at least one radical and with a C8 to C18 length carbon chain. It is also known that absorption plays an important role in the activity of disinfectant formulations. TriGene disinfectants are highly surface active and therefore readily absorbed. Because of the large specific surface of the particulate microorganisms, the first stage of germicidal activity begins with the adsorption of the disinfectant by the microbial cell. Such adsorption increases the permeability of the cell membrane, leading to the ultimate rupture and the decrease of lysine and glutamic acid. The inclusion of dodecylamine sulfamate appears to stimulate the contraction of the cytoplasm followed by complete stripping of the cell wall. A second mode of action proposed is that cell death results from inactivation of energy producing enzymes such as those concerned with glucose, succinate and pyruvate oxidase systems.INDICATIONS Suitable for general disinfection of all surfaces (floors and walls), kennel areas, examination tables, surgery walls, food and water bowls and bedding. May be used on rubber, vinyl and most hard surfaces, including food preparation areas.TriGene is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses and bacterial spores in veterinary hospitals and animal accommodation, including the following.Bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella sp., legionella sp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas sp., Mycobacterium fortuitum, Bacillus sp., Clostridium sp., Campylobacter sp., Klebsiella sp., Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Bordetella bronchiseptica.Fungi. Microsporum sp., Candida albicans, Trichophyton sp., Penicillium sp., Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Viruses. Parvovirus, equine herpesvirus, infectious bursal dis¬ease virus (IBD), influenza, Newcastle disease, orthopoxvirus, feline calicivirus (FCV), feline infectious peritonitis, feline panleukopenia virus and feline rhinotracheitis.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONDiluted solution keeps for 12 months.  General disinfection of all surfaces. Dilute 1:100 for general use and intermediate risk areas. Dilute 1:50 for high risk or soiled areas.  Examination tables. Dilute 1:20 for rapid disinfection of high risk areas and consult tables. 
Food and water bowls. Dilute 1:50. Clean off soil before disinfection. Rinse thoroughly before use. Bedding and clothing. 50 mL/4 kg load. Place in conditioner dispenser of washing machine, soak for 30 mins. Body spillages. Dilute l:50 for spillages and organic matter when risks of infection are higher. 
Large animal accommodation. Dilute 1:100. Fogging. Dilute 1:100.PRESENTATION Liquid: 5 L, 20 L. STORAGE Store in a dry place not below 0°C or above 30°C and out of direct sunlight. Keep lidded. Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 59998) Poisons Schedule S6 WARNINGS Contraindications Do not use for disinfection of medical, veterinary or other body contact instruments. Avoid contact with polished wood. Before use, remove animals and remove or cover all feed and water. Remove residual organic matter before disinfection. Rinse and dry surfaces before use. 
Precautions Do not mix with other chemicals or detergents.Safety directions. Keep out of the reach of children. Harmful if swallowed. Product will damage eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin when opening the container and using the product. If clothing becomes contaminated, remove clothing immediately. Product should be handled by trained professional staff in accordance with label instructions only. Use with care, avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact. Gloves and safety glasses recommended if available. For external use only. Not for ingestion. Not to be mixed with other chemicals.First Aid. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre at once. Phone Australia 131 126. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give milk or water to drink. Seek medical advice when necessary. If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothes and flush skin or hair with running water. Avoid long-term inhalation of neat liquid. Remove to fresh air.Disposal. Triple rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to diluted product for use. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. Dispose of empty product containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. Product is biodegradable. If spillage occurs, flush to drain with copious water or soak up onto an inert material and dispose of clinical waste.Thiazine 100 Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Xylazine sedative, analgesic and muscle relaxant Transam Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Anti-inflammatory and analgesic dimethylsulphone (DMSO2 – also known as MSM) Tridenosen Injection VET ONLY PRODUCT – Vasodilator to improve blood flow and minimise tying-up/cramping, fatigue and muscle damage in Horses and Dogs Tripart Injection Supplement to optimise muscle function and recovery and minimise tying-up or cramping COMPOSITION Potassium aspartate 20 mg/mL, Magnesium aspartate 20 mg/mL,Nicotinamide (Vit B3) 60 mg/mL, L-arginine HCl 100 mg/mL,Llysine HCl 50 mg/mL, Selenium (as sodium selenate) 1 mg/mL,Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) 500 μg/mL plus (in the paste only): Adenosine triphosphate 2 mg/g, Uridine triphosphate 1 mg/g ACTIONSTRIPART is a supplement to support muscle function and recovery during training and strenuous exercise.
TRIPART is a blend of essential co-factors to ensure that muscle metabolism is optimised, and that energy supply to muscles is adequate, to reduce the risk of lactic acidosis, muscle fatigue and Tying Up. Provision of essential co-factors and nutrients at the correct time, and in the correct amounts, reduces the risk of muscle damage and decreased performance.How Does It Work?ATP is the essential chemical for muscle contraction, releasing energy when it is broken down to ADP. The aspartates improve endurance by decreasing blood lactate and ammonia, thus delaying fatigue.Vitamin B3 is essential in increasing the use of glycogen for energy, and arginine acts as a vehicle for transport, storage and excretion of nitrogen.Lysine is very important in muscle repair. Selenium is an essential element of the enzyme which helps remove the free radicals produced during severe exercise. Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cell turnover.Key Features & Benefits:TRIPART paste supplements ATP to improve available energy supply to muscles.TRIPART assists muscle repair and recovery after exercise.TRIPART reduces the risk of tying up or cramping.TRIPART optimises energy supply to hard working muscles.TRIPART is useful to prevent fatigue and stress when travelling horses or dogs long distances.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONHorses: Give 5 mL per 100 kg bodyweight TRIPART INJECTION once weekly or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.Dogs: Give 0.5 mL per 10 kg bodyweight TRIPART INJECTION once weekly or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.TRIPART can be administered as either an oral paste, or sterile injection for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.TRIPART is regularly used before strenuous exercise for muscle energy support in combination with products such as AMP-5, L-CARNITINE or MITACHONDRAL, and CREATINE or UNTIE, depending on requirements.TRIPART is also efficiently used in combination with RECOVERY Paste, ENERGETIC and COPHOS B to significantly improve recovery.PRESENTATION100 mL sterile glass multidose vial 30 g adjustable dose paste syringe 250 g paste bag STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 50237 [Injection]).WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Tripart Paste 250 g Selenium, Vitamin and Amino Acid Supplement for horses and dogs COMPOSITION Potassium aspartate 20 mg/g, Magnesium aspartate 20 mg/g, Nicotinamide (Vit B3) 60 mg/g, L-Arginine HCl 100 mg/g, L-Lysine HCl 50 mg/g, Selenium (as sodium selenite) 453 µg/g, Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) 500 µg/gPlus (in the paste only):Adenosine triphosphate 2 mg/g, Uridine triphosphate 1 mg/g DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult horse: 10 – 15 mL  Dog: 1 mL per 10 kg bodyweightAdminister daily, or as recommended by your veterinarian. To administer, place syringe in corner of mouth and place dose over the back of the tongue. PRESENTATION100 mL sterile glass multidose vial 30 g adjustable dose paste syringe 250 g paste bag STORAGE Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). Protect from light. AVAILABILITY For General Sale Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil VAM® Injection Supplement to replace high-turnover Vitamins, Amino acids and Minerals COMPOSITION Ferric ammonium citrate 15 mg/mL, Riboflavin (Vit B2) 10 mg/mL, Nicotinamide 100 mg/mL, D-Pantothenol (Vit B5) 15 mg/mL, Pyridoxine HCl (Vit B6) 10 mg/mL, Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) 150 μg/mL, Cobalt sulfate 240 μg/mL, Copper sulfate 70 μg/mL, Choline bitartrate 10 mg/mL, Biotin 10 μg/mL, Inositol 10 mg/mL, L-Lysine HCl 20 mg/mL, Dl Methionine 20 mg/mL, Glycine 20 mg/mL ACTIONS VAM is a supplementary source of all of the essential nutritional factors required in large amounts by performance animals. VAM is formulated for use as a routine training aid, and is commonly used to both treat and prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies from dietary deficiencies, athletic stress, parasitism and illness. 
The daily requirements of all of these essential nutrients and cofactors are significantly higher for an animal athlete, due to the much higher rates of tissue formation and destruction which occur during training and racing.How Does It Work?Nutrition is about building and maintaining a better body. VAM provides the essential high-turnover nutritional supplements which are in very high demand.Vitamins and Minerals: are essential components of structures and metabolic processes in the body. They must essentially be fed every day in the correct amounts. With regular, consistent training, the body gradually develops and maintains itself, as long as vitamins (and minerals) are not limited.Amino Acids: are the basic building blocks of proteins. Over 50% of the body weight is protein. All bodily functions are controlled by thousands of different enzymes, all of which are proteins. Haemoglobin in blood, genes and brain cells, and muscle tissue are all proteins. Amino acids have a regulatory function to maintain nervous and immune systems. Demand for certain amino acids are increased during athletic training and performance.Key Features & Benefits: VAM supplements all the essential nutritional co-factors and nutrients for performance animals. The tissue demands for essential nutrients are very high with hard exercise and training regimes. VAM is formulated for use regularly 2 – 3 times weekly. VAM helps maintain blood counts, appetite and well being. VAM provides the essential nutrients when they are required. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: Dose 1 mL per 45 kg (10 mL per 450 kg bodyweight) by intramuscular injection.Cattle: Dose 1 mL per 45 kg (10 mL per 450 kg bodyweight) by intramuscular injection. Dogs: 0.25 – 1 mL per 10 kg bodyweight.Administer twice weekly, or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.VAM is routinely used in combination with many Nature Vet products, including RECOVERY, COPHOS, AMP-5, THRIVE P, JUROCYL. PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile injection for intramuscular inject 30 g multidose paste syringe 250 g paste bag STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning).  AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 50147 [Injection])  NOTES Appetite: Give VAM 2 – 3 times weekly during training and racing to maintain appetite and blood count. Given after a hard race, VAM will help maintain appetite in stressed horses. VAM may be given in combination with JUROCYL every two days to improve appetite and blood counts in particularly stressed or overtrained horses. Recovery after hard work: Use VAM, RECOVERY and COPHOS B as soon as possible after hard work or racing to improve muscle recovery.Paste: VAM is best given in paste form for regular administration 2 – 3 times weekly, for easy, trauma-free administration. Injections may be used immediately before hard work periods to ensure maximum blood levels immediately before performance, and to improve post-work recovery. WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Caution: Avoid Carcase Damage Sterilise all injection apparatus by boiling before use. Avoid use of strong disinfectants on apparatus. Maintain cleanliness at all times.Keep needles sharp and clean.Use needles of appropriate gauge and length.As far as possible avoid injection of animals during wet weather or under dusty conditions.This product must be injected only into muscle tissue. If possible inject into muscle tissue on side of neck.VAM® Paste 250g Supplements to replace high-turnover Vitamins, Amino acids and Minerals COMPOSITION Ferric ammonium citrate 15 mg/mL, Riboflavin (Vit B2) 10 mg/mL, Nicotinamide 100 mg/mL, D-Pantothenol (Vit B5) 15 mg/mL, Pyridoxine HCl (Vit B6) 10 mg/mL, Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) 150 μg/mL, Cobalt sulfate 240 μg/mL, Copper sulfate 70 μg/mL, Choline bitartrate 10 mg/mL, Biotin 10 μg/mL, Inositol 10 mg/mL, L-Lysine HCl 20 mg/mL, Dl Methionine 20 mg/mL, Glycine 20 mg/mL, Folic Acid 1 mg ACTIONS VAM is a supplementary source of all of the essential nutritional factors required in large amounts by performance animals. VAM is formulated for use as a routine training aid, and is commonly used to both treat and prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies from dietary deficiencies, athletic stress, parasitism and illness.The daily requirements of all of these essential nutrients and cofactors are significantly higher for an animal athlete, due to the much higher rates of tissue formation and destruction which occur during training and racing.How Does It Work?Nutrition is about building and maintaining a better body. VAM provides the essential high-turnover nutritional supplements which are in very high demand.itamins and Minerals: are essential components of structures and metabolic processes in the body. They must essentially be fed every day in the correct amounts. With regular, consistent training, the body gradually develops and maintains itself, as long as vitamins (and minerals) are not limited.Amino Acids: are the basic building blocks of proteins. Over 50% of the body weight is protein. All bodily functions are controlled by thousands of different enzymes, all of which are proteins. Haemoglobin in blood, genes and brain cells, and muscle tissue are all proteins. Amino acids have a regulatory function to maintain nervous and immune systems. Demand for certain amino acids are increased during athletic training and performance.Key Features & Benefits:VAM supplements all the essential nutritional co-factors and nutrients for performance animals.The tissue demands for essential nutrients are very high with hard exercise and training regimes.VAM is formulated for use regularly 2 – 3 times weekly.VAM helps maintain blood counts, appetite and well being VAM provides the essential nutrients when they are required.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: Dose 1 mL per 45 kg (10 mL per 450 kg bodyweight) by intramuscular injection or oral paste.Dogs: 0.25 – 1 mL per 10 kg bodyweight by oral paste or intramuscular injection.Administer twice weekly, or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.VAM is routinely used in combination with many Nature Vet products, including RECOVERY, COPHOS, AMP-5, THRIVE P, JUROCYL.PRESENTATION0 g multidose paste syringe – 12 per outer 250 g paste bag 100 mL sterile injection for intramuscular injection STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). AVAILABILITYFor General Sale (APVMA 50147 [Injection])Appetite: Give VAM 2 – 3 times weekly during training and racing to maintain appetite and blood count. Given after a hard race, VAM will help maintain appetite in stressed horses. VAM may be given in combination with JUROCYL every two days to improve appetite and blood counts in particularly stressed or overtrained horses. Recovery after hard work: Use VAM, RECOVERY and COPHOS B as soon as possible after hard work or racing to improve muscle recovery.Paste: VAM is best given in paste form for regular administration 2 – 3 times weekly, for easy, trauma-free administration. Injections may be used immediately before hard work periods to ensure maximum blood levels immediately before performance, and to improve post-work recovery.WARNINGS xport Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Vitamin B Complex Injection Vitamin B complex supplement for horses and dogs COMPOSITION Thiamine disulphide nitrate (Vitamin B1) 20 mg/mL  Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 5 mg/mL  Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 20 mg/mL  Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 60 mg/mL Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 20 mg/mL Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 200 μg/mL ACTION VITAMIN B COMPLEX INJECTION provides the water soluble vitamins which are essential to carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as for protein synthesis.B COMPLEX VITAMINS:Maintain nerve function, skin, hair, and muscle tone Are vital to all energy supply systems Are essential to red blood cell formation Help reduce the effects of stress. What Does It Do? Thiamine (Vitamin B1) helps maintain normal energy metabolism, and is critical to maintenance of normal muscle and nerve function. High doses help reduce nervousness.Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) helps cells produce energy. It is also required for growth and for health of skin and mucous membranes, as well as vision.Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) is vital for red blood cell formation, and is required for normal metabolism in all cells. Important in maintaining healthy skin and coat.Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) is an essential part of protein and amino acid metabolism, and in the formation of new proteins including haemoglobin. It is critical to nervous function and vision, maintains skin integrity, and is involved in red blood cell formation.Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) plays a key role in energy metabolism, and is necessary in enzymes which make and carry glucose and fatty acids for energy supply. Vitamin B5 is involved in the manufacture of adrenal hormones and brain neurotransmitters. It is necessary for healthy skin and hair coat and has a role in reproduction.Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) forms part of the coenzymes essential for all cells, particularly rapid turnover cells such as red blood cells, muscle and intestinal cells.The B COMPLEX VITAMINS are intimately involved with red blood cell formation. They are all closely dependant on each other, so the absence of one will critically effect the activity of all others. As water soluble vitamins, they need to be taken in on a daily basis, and they are equally rapidly excreted, so B COMPLEX VITAMINS must be supplemented on a regular basis. The need for all B COMPLEX VITAMINS is significantly increased in all performance and working horses and dogs under stress. Animals under stress frequently have poor appetites, which may be stimulated by the B COMPLEX VITAMINS. Additionally B COMPLEX VITAMINS are of value in recovery from parasitic burdens, injury, surgery and illness, and in old age. OSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: Give 5 – 10 mL by intramuscular injection regularly twice weekly, or as advised by a veterinary surgeon.Dogs: Give 1 – 2 mL by intramuscular injection regularly twice weekly, or as advised by a veterinary surgeon.VITAMIN B COMPLEX can be safely used with all Nature Vet products.PRESENTATION100 mL sterile injection for intramuscular or intravenous injection.TORAGEStore below 25°C (Air Conditioning).Protect from light.AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 51117)WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Vitamin B1 Injection Supplement of essential Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) COMPOSITION Thiamine hydrochloride 125 mg/mL ACTIONSVITAMIN B1 INJECTION provides the essential vitamin Thiamine. How Does It Work? Thiamine (Vitamin B1) plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, and energy production for all cells. Thiamine is most important in breakdown of pyruvic acid, a waste product in hard working muscles, along with lactic acid. In any situation where carbohydrates are the major energy source, or when glucose is added to the diet, thiamine requirement is increased significantly.Thiamine is essential as part of the coenzyme which is involved in the breakdown of glucose for energy. Thiamine, in conjunction with Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is essential in the metabolism of proteins and amino acids. Thiamine has effects on all tissues. The most sensitive are nerves, stomach and heart.Free Thiamine cannot be stored in the body, and it is rapidly absorbed from the intestine or blood, as well as from injection sites. Like all B Complex vitamins, Thiamine is water soluble, so it is rapidly absorbed and excreted from the body, and requires regular supplementation, especially in hard working animals when dietary input will probably not be sufficient.Thiamine is found in both meat and cereal products. Small amounts are manufactured in the gut, as long as animals are not under stress. Thiamine in food is destroyed by cooking. Beef loses up to 75% of its Thiamine when cooked.High doses of Thiamine are reported to help calm nervous or over excitable horses.Clinical signs of Thiamine deficiency include fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite and increased heart rate. (This may be an important factor in endurance horses fed high grain diets). Many of these signs can be traced back to increased tissue levels of lactic and pyruvic acids. Nerve cells are particularly dependant on carbohydrate metabolism, and normal nerve function is greatly effected by increased levels of these acids during hard work.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: Give 5 – 10 mL by intramuscular injection regularly twice weekly, or as advised by a veterinary surgeon.Dogs: Give 1 – 2 mL by intramuscular injection regularly twice weekly, or as advised by a veterinary surgeon.VITAMIN B1 can be safely used with all Nature Vet products.For added calming effect, consider TRANQUIL paste or MANNERS powder in addition to Vitamin B1 injection.PRESENTATION  100 mL sterile injection for intramuscular or intravenous injection. STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light Trainers Tips: Vitamin B1 is best known for its ability to calm nervous animals when given in large doses. B1 is readily absorbed from the intestine, so may also be given in oral (paste or powder) formulations.onsider TRANQUIL Paste, or MANNERS POWDER in combination with VITAMIN B1 injection if nervous or excitable horses require more effective calming, or if travelling horses do not settle well.The ‘bolus’ effect of injections immediately prior to conditions which may excite a horse or dog can assist in calming them. Those horses on high grain diets in particular, may benefit from additional VITAMIN B1.Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Vitamin B12 Injection Supplementation of vitamin B12 COMPOSITION Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 1mg/mL  ACTIONS Supplementation of Vitamin B12 INDICATIONS Vitamin B12 supplement for the treatment of macrocytic anaemia in horses and dogs DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer intramuscularly twice weekly or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.  Horses : 5 to 10 mL  Dogs : 1 to 2 mL PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile multi-dose glass vial STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light (always store in box).VAILABILITYFor General Sale (APVMA 51345)WARNINGS Export Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil Vitamin C Injection Supplement of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) COMPOSITION Ascorbic acid 500 mg/mL  ACTIONSVITAMIN C (Ascorbic acid) INJECTION provides Vitamin C supplementation.VITAMIN C is essential to normal joint cartilage maintenance and repair.VITAMIN C acts to reduce stress and improves cardiovascular function.How Does It Work?Vitamin C is an essential coenzyme in certain metabolic processes, particularly in the metabolism of the amino acids Tyrosine and Phenylalanine, collagen synthesis in ligaments, tendons and joint cartilage, synthesis of L-Carnitine, red blood cell formation, and modulating immune responses, as well as in the maintenance of healthy skin. It is also essential in the conversion of Folic acid, and in promoting the absorption of Iron from the gut. Vitamin C has a role in the metabolism of certain steroid hormones, and high levels of Vitamin C are found in the Adrenal gland in times of stress.VITAMIN C has a major role as a potent antioxidant to remove toxic free radicals produced during hard physical exercise.VITAMIN C is critical and essential in the maintenance and repair of joints and joint cartilage, synthesis of collagen, proteoglycans and other joint components, tooth, bone, skin and blood vessel maintenance, and in the healing and repair of wounds, burns and fractures.Vitamin C is essential in the synthesis of L-Carnitine.Like the B Complex vitamins, Vitamin C is water soluble, and is not well stored in the body. It is rapidly absorbed and equally as rapidly excreted, so must be supplemented on a regular basis.Horses are able to synthesise Vitamin C in normal circumstances, but failure of liver enzyme systems can initiate a deficiency.Key Features & Benefits:VITAMIN C is a major antioxidant to neutralise free radicals.VITAMIN C enhances tissue healing and growth.VITAMIN C improves immune function and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. OSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Horses: Give 5 – 10 mL by intramuscular injection regularly twice weekly, oras advised by a veterinary surgeon.Dogs: Give 1 – 2 mL by intramuscular injection regularly twice weekly, oras advised by a veterinary surgeon.VITAMIN C can be safely used with all Nature Vet products. PRESENTATION 100 mL sterile injection for intramuscular or intravenous injection. STORAGE Store below 25°C (Air Conditioning). Protect from light AVAILABILITY For General Sale (APVMA 51119) NOTESVitamin & Nutrient Interactions: There are close interactions between many essential nutrients. Some of these relationships are extremely complicated, such as the close interaction between Vitamin E and Vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C, iron, Vitamin A and zinc.Using large doses of Vitamin C also increases requirements for Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, zinc, folic acid, and choline.Vitamin C enhances tissue growth and wound healing, acts as a major antioxidant to neutralise free radicals, improves immune function and response, especially in stressed horses, acts to reduce stress, and is critical in the maintenance and repair of joint cartilage and tendons.As a water soluble vitamin, Ascorbic acid must be supplemented regularly two to three times weekly. VITAMIN C is essential in the maintenance and repair of joint cartilage.WARNINGSExport Slaughter Interval (Horses): Nil an alternative to Injectable Vitamin C, consider using HI-VITE C with BIOFLAVINOIDS oral paste. Vitamin K1 Tablets for Dogs For use in dogs when a vitamin K1 deficiency may exist COMPOSITION Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) 25 mg INDICATIONS For use in dogs when a vitamin K1 deficiency may exist. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 0.5 to 2.5 mg/kg/day in a single or divided dose, or as recommended by a veterinary surgeon. For maximum absorption of vitamin K1 administer with a mildly fatty meal. Can be crushed and sprinkled on food. PRESENTATION Tablets, 25 mg (cross scored): 25’s.STORAGEStore below 30°C (Room Temperature). AVAILABILITY For General Sale Poisons Schedule Nil.WARNINGS Contraindications Administration to pregnant animals.Sow Reproduction Symposium – Berlin, 18-19th April Managing sow reproduction to maximize the outcome of pig producers Ceva is organizing a repro symposium in Berlin on the 18th and 19th of April under the theme : “Managing sow reproduction to maximize the outcome of pig producers”. The symposium will gather together prominent scientists, professionals and experts representing the most important swine producing areas in Europe.Utilizing the reproductive potential of sows in an optimal way with a strong emphasis on welfare is an essential factor in the economic success of any pig farm in today’s highly competitive environment.Organization of reproduction in large groups of animals requires the active involvement and co-operation of veterinarians and farmers in order to achieve the best performance of sows and their offspring.We wish to set up a unique event where information and experience among guests, key note speakers and the Ceva swine team will be shared to optimize current approaches to reproductive management.Ceva continues rapid growth in 2011Twin pillar strategy of combining internal and external growth opportunities drives further global expansion Libourne, France, March 1, 2012: During 2011 Ceva Santé Animale achieved 13.3% growth through €530m in net annual sales, the first time the company reached the half billion euro mark. The company also invested record levels in research and development to fund future growth investing over €50m close to 10% of sales. All of Ceva’s geographic zones achieved an increase in operating profit.Internal growth driven by key productsConcentration on key brands has continued to drive internal growth where these products now represent more than 60% of sales.Particularly pleasing was the performance of the Vectra® range of external parasiticides distributed exclusively through veterinarians in the US.  Whilst many animal health companies chose to switch their allegiance to other channels, Ceva’s decision to stay with a “vet only” approach resulted in a 23.2% increase of sales.Ceva’s lead in poultry vaccine innovation became more evident as Transmune®  IBD  the immune complex vaccine against Gumboro Disease was used to protect more than 16 billion broilers globally against Gumboro disease. Vectormune HVT-NDV   the latest in an expanding range  of vector vaccines was also launched in several countries, making it possible for the first time to protect against 3 major diseases in the hatchery.Strong external growth2011 saw a strong contribution from the two newly integrated businesses, Summit VetPharm in the United States and Nature Vet in Australia, both acquired during 2010.Ceva re-enforced its position in the strategically important Chinese market following the signature, in July, of a joint venture agreement between Ceva and Huadu creating Beijing Ceva Huadu Biological Co. Ltd,  which started operations in January 2012. The Huadu Group has a leading position in China’s poultry vaccine market. South America, Ceva acquired Argentina’s Instituto Sanidad Ganadera , a family-owned business specializing in the development and production of biologicals for ruminants, enlarging the groups’ expertise in this area.
 Vetech Laboratories, Inc. , a Canadian company producing live poultry coccidiosis vaccines was acquired in October giving Ceva access to the vital gut health market in over 40 countries.  In the same month the company also strengthened its presence in Canada with the acquisition of CentaurVA Animal Health , a business primarily focused on the companion animal market.Transmune.com goes online !EVAC TRANSMUNE, the innovative vaccine for the control of Gumboro Disease, used in more than 50 countries is now online on Transmune.com !!Libourne, December 2011 With more than 16 billions broilers already vaccinated around the world, CEVAC TRANSMUNE has become a real solution for poultry producers under different conditions, whatever the level or type of Gumboro challenge, clinical or subclinical.Why producers are using CEVAC TRANSMUNE ? Full and proved protection against all forms of Gumboro Disease .  Administration at hatcheries, only one shot (in ovo or sub-cutaneous) is enough.Increased production performances and net profit The innovative technology and formulation in CEVAC TRANSMUNE bring the best safety and efficacy for Gumboro Disease control.The convenience of hatchery’s administration allows a massive vaccination with individual adjustment to every chicken in the flock.There are no more complications related to vaccination date determination to achieve the optimal flock coverage.or more information about CEVAC TRANSMUNE, please visit us on the newly created website www.transmune.com Libourne, November 2011:Around 150 participants gathered to listen to three specialist speakers. Dr Irina Garcia Ispierto , a researcher and lecturer at the Spanish University of Lleida, reported on recent data concerning the use of eCG in anoestrus dairy cows. Prof. Patrick Lonergan from University College Dublin presented an insight on the role of progesterone in pregnancy establishment in dairy cows. Highlighting the link between Q fever and reproduction, Dr Philippe Camuset , a French veterinary practitioner, shared his experience of Q fever eradication in a dairy herd through vaccination.Milk production has evolved drastically in the past few decades. With dairy cows giving ever higher yields, this can reduce conception rates, in turn one of the key factors in determining overall profitability on dairy farms. To keep producing milk at such levels, or even increase yields further, we will need to improve our knowledge of the ins and outs of cow reproduction.Cattle reproduction, one of Ceva’s areas of expertise, is complex. The company is supporting a range of research initiatives in this area. A dedicated team works with independent scientists to identify the latest findings and then organises events to share this information with veterinarians. The EBF workshop allowed the participants to get a clear picture of the advantages of using hormone supplementation and Q fever vaccination to better manage cattle reproduction. Feedback from the participants praised the high level of scientific interaction achieved through the workshop.Ceva: an expert partner with half a billion turnover As scientific knowledge progresses and both farming methods and veterinary practice evolve, Ceva Santé Animale is committed to keeping our customers – veterinarians, researchers and livestock owners, aware of the latest information. Ceva regularly brings together experts from research organisations and specialist veterinary practices to share their views and questions about topics where we also have expert knowledge… In the past 6 months, the swine respiratory pathogen Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Q fever and human and veterinary cardiology have all been discussed. These expert symposia  have always been very fruitful for participants as well as for the speakers themselves and fit perfectly with Ceva’s slogan: “Together, beyond animal health ”. Ceva Santé Animale is one of the top ten veterinary pharmaceutical companies in the world . It specializes in the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for companion animals, ruminants, swine and poultry. The company’s world headquarters are in Libourne (France) and it is present in over 40 countries with 11 R&D centers, 17 production sites and 2,543 staff around the world. Over the past two years, Ceva’s annual sales have grown by 34% and are set to reach over €530 million in 2011. Focus on responsibility Ceva Santé Animale embraces its social responsibility to not only contribute towards animal and human welfare, but to do so in a responsible and ethical way.That is also the main goal of all our product research and development.During this time of unprecedented environmental and global economic challenges, Ceva is working hard to create products that are safe for users, animals and consumers.We take our responsibility to protect the environment seriously by conducting regular studies to identify the impact of animal waste on the environment.Our research and development centres keep a close eye on the welfare of animals. All the work performed there is governed by a 12-point, ethical charter in which point 7 states that all animal studies must be submitted to the in-house ethics committee for approval.Ceva is a visible supporter of and contributor to various welfare and social programmes.An astounding 75% of emerging human diseases are of animal origin. Ceva Santé Animale is making a huge contribution in the global fight against brucellosis, avian flu, and other zoonoses such as Q-fever, which recently became a major public health threat in the Netherlands.According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 500 000 cases of brucellosis are diagnosed in humans every year. Brucellosis is transmitted from animals to humans mainly by inhaling dust when handling products contaminated by brucella bacteria, or by consuming untreated milk from infected animals.As the only international veterinary pharmaceutical group still actively present in the field of brucellosis control, Ceva is partnering prevention efforts in countries where the pathology is highly endemic. The group offers health authorities a comprehensive vaccination solution, combining the product itself and the technical expertise of one of the leaders in abortive diseases.Ceva has developed a new type of vaccine, VECTORMUNE HVT-A1* (a vector vaccine), making the company one of the key players in the worldwide efforts to prevent the spread of avian flu t is forecasted that by 2020 there will be a 50% deficit in global protein production. In this context Ceva is committed to finding new solutions to help improve the production of animal protein in all areas of the world.By fostering partnerships with universities, institutes, private and public research centres, Ceva is not only able to keep up with the latest advances in research, but also to expand and diversify scientific knowledge.We do not believe that anyone has a monopoly on knowledge. In order to find the best solutions today, we have to look across the globe to find real pockets of excellence. That is why Ceva’s own internal research is spread around the world. Beyond that, we recognise that strategic alliances with external partners are essential to stimulate and compliment our own research and development.A good example of how partnering with scientific institutions has paid off, is with Ceva’s development of the new vaccine COXEVAC. With the backing of the French National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) and the Nantes Veterinary School, Ceva developed the new vaccine against Q-fever, which is one of the major emerging zoonoses in Europe.Such business and scientific partnerships have given Ceva the invaluable opportunity to collaborate with leading specialists in the various fields we work in, allowing us to continually hone our own skills and expertise in order to develop the very best products for our clients. CEO, Marc Prikazsky, has described scientists as the worlds “new entrepreneurs”. Should you have a business or scientific idea that you wish to develop independently and/or in collaboration with us. Please contact us through: contacts@ceva.com Careers Through our commitment to animal health and well-being, the Ceva Sante Animale Group contributes to essential human needs. Join us! Welcome to Ceva recruitment area Ceva Sante Animale is the world’s no.9 veterinary pharmaceutical laboratory. We are present in the livestock – poultry, swine, and ruminants – and the companion animal sectors. Our two businesses are the pharmacy and biology with expertise in central nervous and behavioural disorders in companion animals, biology and vaccines, antibiotic therapy and control of reproduction.As you look at our website you will see how we encourage entrepreneurship, with a taste for innovation and a spirit of solidarity.  We respect all individuals, of whatever religion and culture, and this is what ensures the cohesion of our Group and its diversity here will be a new section coming soon with positions available in Australia but in the mean time if you want to hear more about any opportunities at Ceva Animal Health Australia or to register your interest in future openings please contact us. Ferrocyl Injection | Greyhound Products Direct greyhoundproductsdirect.com.au/shop/nature-vet/ferrocyl-injection/ Safe preparation of organic arsenic, iron and copper to stimulate red blood cell production. Ferrocyl improves the appetite in difficult eaters and improves skin …About Us Greyhound Products Direct is an Australian Owned and Operated Business, established in January 2004. Our aim is to be a ‘One – Stop – Shop’ for all Greyhound related performance products.We offer a comprehensive range of products from leading manufacturers including Vetsearch, Nature Vet, Ranvet, Troy, Rapidvite, Value Plus, Big Dog and Sprinter Gold as well as a variety of other products, which are conveniently delivered straight to your door anywhere in the world.Greyhound Products Direct will also make regular appearances at tracks on race days/nights where products will be available for sale and order.At Greyhound Products Direct we stand behind our products, as we understand how important they are in the preparation and condition of your Greyhound, as we too are Greyhound lovers and owners ourselves, having being involved in the Greyhound industry for the past 25 years. All products provided by Greyhound Products Direct are offered with our recommendation as products we use and trust ourselves and are sure that they will provide you with the same satisfaction.Most importantly at Greyhound Products Direct, Greyhound Products Direct is about You. We want this site to be your site and therefore welcome any comments, criticisms or questions.f we’re not doing something the way you like it or not carrying the products you require, call us, email us or write to us, your feedback is very important to us and enables us to provide you with exactly what you would like.Contact:Greyhound Products Direct PO Box 199 Belrose West NSW 2085 AUSTRALIA ABN: 26 054 361 623 Email: sales@greyhoundproductsdirect.com.auPhone: 02 9453 5248 Fax: 02 9453 5249 Mobile: 0411 156 455 Shopping Info Delivery At Greyhound Products Direct the delivery charge is based on the total weight of your order. 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Mobile: 0411 156 455 Products At Greyhound Products Direct we offer a comprehensive range of products from leading manufacturers including Vetsearch, Nature Vet, Ranvet, Troy, Rapidvite, Value Plus, Big Dog, Sprinter Gold and Animal Naturals as well as a variety of other products, which are conveniently delivered straight to your door anywhere in the world. Alternatively to having your orders home delivered, they can be picked up at Glengarrie Trial Track (Sunday mornings), Dapto (any meeting), Nowra (first meeting of the month), The Gardens (All Friday meetings – For any Saturday meeting orders, products can be pre-ordered and left in the Race-day office for pick up) & Wentworth Park (any meeting – pre-order for pick up only). Please select the ‘Pickup from track’ option within your shopping cart and simply nominate which track and race date you would like to pick up your order from within the ‘Order Notes’ section of the Checkout and your order will be delivered to your nominated track on the requested date.We will also visit other tracks from time to time so call us to see where.Within our featured product range we have also sourced additional information on most of our products throughout our site. Some products however discuss information relating to horses only. Should you require additional greyhound information on any product, please let us know and we will endeavour to provide you with as much information as possible.To obtain additional information on a specific product, please click on the ‘More Information’ tab located within the product area. To access this information you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view a PDF document of that product. If you don’t have this software on your computer, you can Click Here to download it for free.Please use the navigational bar on the left hand side of the page to browse our product range.If there is a product you require that we do not carry please contact us immediately as we will endeavour to make your requested product available to you. K9 Go Dog Total Performance Drink for Dogs! K9 Go DOG, dog sports drink supplement is more than just water and carbs. It’s not a human sports drink reconfigured for dogs. Its designed specifically for the canine metabolism and features a proprietary blend of electrolytes, short-burst and long-range energy fuels, plus vital buffering agents. K9 Joint Strong Designed to “Put Out the Fire” of dog joint inflammation. K9 Peak Muscle Designed to increase muscle mass and strength. It contains everything a dog needs to build muscle.K9 Puppy Gold Patterned after the ultimate puppy formula: mother’s milk. Zero lactose whey, casein and other factors help give a solid head start in life. Puppy Gold helps produce not just healthier puppies, but healthier, longer living adults. Gluten Free! Contains natural factors meant to help support healthy puppy development and growth. K9 Show Stopper Designed to help dogs look and feel their absolute best. Show Stopper includes a wide array of natural factors meant to supplement weak links in nutrition, leading to a glossy, healthy coat and overall good health. Designed to be the ultimate coat builder. Helps turn average coats from good to great, and gives competition dogs that added advantage.K9 Super Fuel Designed to be the ultimate canine bodybuilder! Based on canine studies to help fuel and support solid muscle growth and performance. K9 Young at Heart Designed to help fight the two major culprits of aging: muscle loss (sarcopenia) and lowered immunity (GSH). Extra gentle amino acids and peptides help digestion, antioxidants help support immunity and resistance to age-related cognitive decline. Gluten Free! DL Methionine InjectionDL Methionine Injection acts to detoxify the liver. DL Methionine protects tissue from free-radical damage. As a lipotropic agent, it plays a fundamental role in healthy liver function. It has antioxidant activity, protects the liver and lympathatic system and other tissues throughout the body against free-radical damage.Enerselen InjectionA muscular stimulant for horses and dogs. It is for use as an aid in the control of muscular dystrophy and tying up syndrome in horses and dogs. This product contains Heptaminol a prohibited substance under the rules of racing & competition. A withholding time needs to be applied following the last treatment & before presentation for racing.Hippiron Injection For the treatment of anaemia due to iron deficiency.IRON (Fe) 20mg/mL as Ferric-Hydroxide-Sucrose compound.Penetrene Aid in the treatment of sprains and strains.Richtafort InjectionA Phosphorus and Vitamin B12 Injection Supplement.Richtasol AD3E&C InjectionTo increase resistence to infectious diseases, parasitic infestations, promotes growth and wellbeing.Theracalcium InjectionAn injectable calcium supplement for the prevention and treatment of deficiencies in calcium. Each mL contains: Calcium gluconate 312.5 mg ; Calcium glucoheptonate 82 mg ; Boric Acid 820 mg Co-Plus Colour Self-Adhesive Self-Adhesive Bandage available in a variety of colours.Elastoplast Elastic Adhesive Bandage – Super adhesive strength. Heavy weight elastic fabric.ValuPLAST Elastoplast Elastic Adhesive Bandage.ValuWRAP Self-Adhesive Self-Adhesive Bandage available in a variety of colours.Wrap It Colour Self-Adhesive Self-Adhesive Bandage available in a variety of colours.CaldogciumA concentrated Calcium supplement containing Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A), Vitamin D, Vitamin C and Bovine Colostrum. Caldogcium is developed with optimising two raw “Calcium” ingredients, derived from calcium Carbonate and a Natural Milk Calcium supplement. These two ingredients combined, offer a “Calcium” supplement to compliment a typical meat (Phosphorus rich) diet. Caldogcium offers the greyhound trainer the supplement to assist in ensuring correct ratio’s of Calcium and Phosphorus is achieved. Caldogcium, also contains a “Natural” ingredient that offers excellent levels of “Beta-Carotene,” which is a powerful antioxidant and also provides Provitamin A that is converted to retinol (vitamin A) in the body as required. A broad spectrum of other health and vitality boosting phytonutrients are also available in their natural form. Vitamin D3, the naturally occurring form, is included in the formulation for its well-known association with Calcium to form and maintain bone mass. All of these nutrients being available and working synergistically, assists in the utilisation of Calcium by the body.ElectrolytesA premium electrolyte supplement specifically formulated for the racing greyhound. Big Dog Electrolyte supplement should be included in the greyhound’s diet to aid in prevention of dehydration, muscle fatigue, heat-stress and cramping after performance or exercise.Front Runner OilA blend of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids derived from vegetable oils, fish oils and flaxseed oil. These have also been blended with ‘Lecithin’ and a natural form of ‘Vitamin E’.Methionine PowderAn essential, glucogenic, sulphur containing amino acid. Methionine aids the liver in detoxification mechanisms.RecoveryDesigned to accelerate post-exercise glycogen and protein synthesis. Offers this in a specially formulated powder that is easily mixed with water to ensure a convenient, palatable, post-exercise drink is available for accelerating your dogs’ recovery.Super Cell Is a Vitamin, Mineral, Iron and Amino Acid Supplement that is enriched with Bovine Colostrum which may assist in – supporting a healthy immune system, building and restoring cells, muscles, tissues, bones, cartilage, skin and connective tissue, increase lean muscle and help burn fat for fuel, wound healing, and competition performance.Vitamin E with Selenium Is one of the most potent “anti-oxidants” available. Their role is removing “free-radicals” from the body and preventing cell damage (oxidisation), is vital for maintenance of muscle development and strength/stamina of the greyhound. Vitamin E has also been recognised for the role it plays in reproduction, widely known as the fertility vitamin. Big Dog Vitamin E, is a potent “Natural” form of Vitamin E” which also contains “Natural Selenium”.Vitamin3 A vitamin supplement formulated specifically for the racing greyhound, supplying excellent levels of A, B group and C vitamins for energy production. This unique formulation assists the greyhound with the conversion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins into energy. Vitamin 3 will also assist the general functioning of the dogs immune, nervous, respiratory and digestive system.Leather Lead & Collar Set Double stitched quality leather lead and collar set.Original American Plastic Muzzle Heavy duty plastic muzzle. Various colours available.Plastic Coated Nylon Collars Various colours available. Great for around the kennel.Wire Greyhound Barking Muzzles The wire barking muzzles are Australian made and available in three (3) sizes. Each muzzle is colour coded to represent the specific size.Wire Greyhound Racing MuzzlesThe wire race muzzles are an Australian made standard 3 wire muzzle and available in eight (8) sizes. Each muzzle is colour coded to represent the specific size.All Breeds Vitamin Tablets A supplementary source of Vitamin & Minerals including B Complex Vitamins, Vitamin C and Yeast.Balanced Calcium Tablets A balanced calcium and phosphorus supplement.Black Gloss Shampoo Enhances colours on black and dark coloured coats.Calcium Gluconate Tablets Can be used as a dietary supplement for dogs and cats, during times of rapid growth, pregnancy and lactation when, as evidence suggests, absorption is reduced by corticosteroids. They are also useful when meat diets, with a low calcium and high phosphorus ratio are fed or when high grain diets (also low in calcium and high in phosphorus) are fed. The tablets contain easily digested calcium powder and uses the correct amount of Vitamin D3 to assist with absorption of calcium.Closasole Broad Spectrum Wormer Tablets An economical Broad Spectrum tablet for the treatment of roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm. Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 42.2 Levamisole as hydrochloride, 1000mg Niclosamide.Direa Tablets For use as an aid in the management of diarrhoea in cats and dogs.Everyday Shampoo A soap free moisturising shampoo that leaves the coat looking, smelling and feeling good, without drying the skin.Flea Shampoo Pleasant smelling, soap free shampoo that controls fleas and ticks. Contains the natural insecticide pyrethrin.Fre-Itch Rinse Concentrate Contains the natural insecticide pyrethrin for flea and tick control.Glucosamine Tablets Nutritional supplement to support cartilage metabolism.Pernaease Powder Is an all natural, marine-sourced joint and arthritis supplement for dogs which contains green-lipped mussel extract, abalone and shark cartilage.Ultrasonic Gel A green water-soluble non-irritant ultrasonic coupling medium for use with ultrasonic therapeutic machines.White and Bright Shampoo Adds brilliance and shine to the coat without bleaching.Alogard Liniment Aids in the relief of pain and discomfort caused by muscular strains. Alogard is non-irritant & will not blister.Betadine Antiseptic SolutionA broad spectrum wound antiseptic, with fungicidal, bactericidal & sporicidal properties. Betadine contains iodine (as povidone iodine). Commonly used for disinfecting wounds.Biolac Puppy Milk Powder Milk replacement powder.Bone Radiol Spirit liniment for greyhounds. Relieves lameness and unsoundness due to hard, fibrous and bony enlargements, splints, spavins, ringbones, old curbs, thickened tendons and joints.Catheters Coforta Injection An injectable source of phosphorus which takes part in energy metabolism, stimulates fatigued smooth and cardiac muscle and supports liver function.CollovetA palatable pick-me-up, restorative and appetite stimulant. Contains the central nervous stimulant caffeine together with a range of vitamins and minerals to improve mental alertness and recovery after strenuous exercise. Product should not be used 72 hours prior to competition as caffeine will swab. Di-Vetelact Puppy Milk Powder Milk replacement powder.DMSO Liquid Helps reduce acute pain, inflammation and swelling due to trauma.Equinade – Oil Liniment Contains a unique formulation designed to stimulate the circulation of blood to joints and muscles which helps to relieve stiffness and pain. Natural Menthol Crystals and Eucalyptus Oil combine to create a refreshing and penetrating relief from aches and pains for racing and working Giving Set (IV SET) 20 drops/mL. Is designed to deliver fluids intravenously or subcutaneously at a rate of twenty drops per milliliter.Hartmanns Solution Is compound Sodium Lactate. It is an electrolyte-containing rehydration solution for intravenous use.Hiprex Tablets A urinary tract antibacterial which helps eliminate the bacteria that cause Urinary Tract Infections.Kelato – Swelldown Poultice Is a fast-acting preparation containing active ingredients which aid in producing a soothing, cooling reduction of inflammation and swelling.Needles (BD Brand) NRG – Stockgain A natural liquid concentrate, which combines a range of natural vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Improves general health.Odzon Liquid Aid in the treatment of shin soreness, joint soreness, tendon injuries, swelling with heat and muscle soreness.Petvite Vitamin and mineral supplement for dogs and cats. Contains Vitamin A, D3, B1, B2, B6, B12, E, K, Calcium Panththenate, Niacin, Folic Acid, Choline Chloride, Calcium, Phosphorus, Salt, Iodine, Iron, Cobalt, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese and Zinc.Radiol Liniment (MR) For minor soft swellings, including recent bruising, strains and sprains to tendons and muscles. Contains menthol and camphor to help cool and soothe affected areas and ensure good blood flow. Can also be diluted and used as a spirit lotion.Rose-Hip Vital Canine Rose-Hip Vital® Canine is a 100% natural anti-inflammatory that may be of benefit for improving the joint health and general well-being of active and aging dogs. The unique property of Rose-Hip Vital Canine is the special patented compound which is activated during the patented drying process, causing it to act as natural anti-inflammatory. It is made from 100% pure and natural Rosehip fruit with no additional additives. It is also known to contain one of nature’s most natural sources of Vitamin C.D.C.P Powder Di-Calcium-Phosphate Powder.Dextrose Powder Dextrose Powder.Methionine Powder Potassium Chloride Powder 3 Iron Supplement Iron, Copper, Cobalt and Manganese oral supplement.Baladene Liquid Aid in the prevention and treatment of acidosis, dehydration and tying-up in greyhounds.Malaban Wash Concentrate that controls fleas, lice and adult brown dog ticks on dogs and in kennels.Original Vitamin E Powder Contains non-synthetic Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an important nutrient that assists the utilisation of B group vitamins and Vitamin C. Vitamin E also acts as an antioxidant and will assist muscle strength, reducing oxygen demand and possible cramping.Ossol Calcium with Vitamin Supplement, added to the diet of pregnant & lactating animals; young & growing animals; or when milk is in short supply. Treatment for calcium deficiencies.Buffered Iodine Spray – Farnam A safe and effective topical spray suitable for general antiseptic purposes on the skin. It can be used to control topical infection of the skin, keeping wounds dry and covered with a protective residue film of iodine to provide prolonged activity. BUFFERED IODINE SPRAY may be used in numerous surgical procedures and as a topical agent for various dermal and mucosal infections such as wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns, ringworm, navel disinfection in newly born animals, castration and docking wounds, udder wounds and cut teats.Flints Medicated OilPrevents the formation of excess granulation tissue or ‘proud flesh’. FLINT’S MEDICATED OIL repels flies from the wound site, enabling the wound to heal naturally without any further irritation, as well as helping to ensure a minimal risk of surface infection whilst providing a protective film to the healing wound.KA Mixture Reliable diuretic action removes toxins from the body by stimulating thirst and increasing the volume of urine passed. The gentle antiseptic action helps clean and protect the kidneys and urinary tract from infection.Livamol A palatable red powder blend of proteins, energy and polyunsaturated oils, formulated to improve coat condition and general appearance.Tite Liniment – Farnam Active ingredients increase circulation and general blood flow to affected areas, accelerating repair and recovery of tissues, creating warmth and alleviating soreness.Worma Drench – Farnam Liquid Horse wormer. Aminoplex InjectionVitamin and amino acid injection supplement for use in cattle, horses, dogs and cats as an aid in the treatment of debilitated animals and a supplement for working animals.Dermaclens SpraySolution to aid in the removal of necrotic tissue, coagulum and debris from wounds. Promotes healing and regeneration of tissue.Domoso® Roll OnTopical anti-inflammatory analgesic roll-on gel to aid the reduction of acute swelling due to injury.Lectade An oral rehydration therapy containing a balanced mixture of glucose, glycine and electrolytes with the added advantage of being a non-antibiotic oral supportive treatment.Vytrate  An oral, non-antibiotic supportive treatment to replace lost fluids and electrolytes. AMP-5Potent natural vasodilator, which produces a marked increase in blood circulation to both skeletal and cardiac muscle, improving removal of wastes to delay fatigue and cramping. It also prevents heart strain during and after strenuous exercise.Cophos-BSupplies readily available, energy rich Phosphorus which is essential to both muscle function and to buffer excessive lactic acid in body buffer systems. In addition, Cophos B provides Vitamin B12 to essential metabolic processes and to maintain appetite.Cosequin DS TabletsPatented unique combination of chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride and manganese ascorbate for arthritis in greyhounds.Creatine Paste Increases energy supply to muscles, and reduces lactic acid accumulation to delay fatigue. It also improves work output of muscles, muscle protein synthesis, muscle density and strength and maximum work output.Enzyplex Powdered digestive enzyme supplement to treat Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.Equi-Iron InjectionFor the treatment of anaemia due to iron deficiency IRON 20 mg/mL present as Ferric-Hydroxide-Sucrose complex.Ferrocyl Injection Safe preparation of organic arsenic, iron and copper to stimulate red blood cell production. Ferrocyl improves the appetite in difficult eaters and improves skin and coat condition. It also assists dogs under stress of training and racing.Joint Guard Provides the raw materials and co-factors necessary for cartilage repair and maintenance. It has been formulated as a unique no smell no taste powder to guarantee palatability when mixed with a dogs meal. It helps maintain healthy cartilage by supplying all critical components on a daily basis.Jurocyl Injection An organic arsenic tonic. Jurocyl stimulates appetite in picky eaters, and promotes healthy skin and coat growth. A general tonic in anaemias, debility, stress, illness & recovery.L-Carnitine Absolutely essential in the transport of fats into muscle cells for energy production. Delays muscle fatigue by reducing lactic acid formation and improves performance and endurance.Mitachondral Injection Supplement of L-Carnitine with added endorphin precursors to reduce pain perception, and delays lactic acid accumulation and muscle fatigue.Omega 3 Contains essential fatty acids that are proven anti-inflammatory agents which are safe and effective in the management and prevention of allergy and inflammation, particularly in the skin.Peptosyl Rapid and effective non-antibiotic treatment for dietary and non-infectious diarrhoea in greyhounds.Pre-Ferrin Injection Highly bioavailable organic iron supplement.Recovery Paste Branched chain amino acid supplement.Tranquil Paste Unique formulation of all essential nutrients and cofactors necessary to calm nervous or excitable greyhounds in situations where athletic performance may be reduced because of increased agitation and nervousness. PLEASE NOTE THAT TRANQUIL PASTE IS NOT REGISTERED WITH THE APVMA. HOWEVER AN APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.Tripart Supplement to improve muscle function, reduce the risk of cramping and improve muscle recovery. Tripart optimises energy supply to hard working muscles.Vam Supplements all the essential nutritional cofactors and nutrients for performance greyhounds when they are required. Vam helps maintain blood counts, appetite and well being.Vitamin B Complex Injection Provides the water soluble vitamins which are essential to carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as for protein synthesis. B Complex Vitamins maintain nerve function, skin, hair, and muscle tone, are vital to all energy supply systems, are essential to red blood cell formation and help reduce the effects of stress.Vitamin B1 Injection Provides the essential vitamin ThiamineThiamine plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, and energy production for all cells. Thiamine is most important in the breakdown of pyruvic acid, a waste product in hard working muscles, along with lactic acid. In any situation where carbohydrates are the major energy source, or when glucose is added to the diet, thiamine requirement is increased significantly High doses of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) are reported to help calm nervous & over exciteable greyhounds. The use of a thiamine supplement is an aid to the nervous system and the digestive system, as well as assisting normal muscle function. Coat, Skin & Nails™ Multivitamin Chews Highly palatable low fat kangaroo based chews to help support a healthy skin, a shiny coat and strong nails. It contains essential nutrients such as Biotin, Silica and Chia seeds to maintain a healthy skin and coat.Dermega® Omega 3 & 6 Oral Supplement Specifically designed for skin health. Containing omega fatty acids, PAW Dermega aids in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory dermatological conditions responsive to polyunsaturated fatty acids in dogs.DigestiCare 60™ Is a new and improved multi-stain, multi-specie probiotic and wholefood powder for the maintenance of everyday digestive health of dogs, cats and other companion animals.Manuka Wound Gel™ A sterile medical grade wound dressing made from Leptospermum.sp (Manuka) honey (80%) and natural oils and waxes for wound management. It is ideal for dogs, cats, horses and other companion animals with wounds, burns, grazes and as a general first aid.Multi+Tryptophan Chews Tasty kangaroo based chews that contain 25-50% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for key B group vitamins for general health & wellbeing including normal nervous function, antioxidants to maintain the immune system and additional tryptophan for positive balanced health.Osteocare® Joint Health Chews With Glucosamine Sulfate & Chondroitin Sulfate, these tasty kangaroo chews provide everyday joint care, helping to improve joint function and health in younger dogs and older dogs with early arthritis symptoms.Osteosupport® Joint Care Powder For Dogs A highly concentrated green lipped mussel powder that is clinically proven to provide fast, effective relief from arthritic symptoms in a measured capsule dose. Advanced care for arthritic pets. Wellness & Vitality Multivitamin Chew Are highly palatable low fat kangaroo based chews with alkalising ingredients to maintain general wellness & vitality. It contains key vitamins and minerals to maintain everyday health and antioxidants for a healthy immune system.FerroMax with Folic Acid Super strength supplement. Iron is an essential part of oxygen carrying haemoglobin in the blood, myoglobin in the muscles and many enzymes involved in respiration. Folic Acid plays a critical role in maintaining haemoglobin concentration levels.Foliphos Injection Provides a combination of highly available Phosphorus, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in a single injection. It is designed to provide high performance animals with supplementary amounts of these important nutrients during training or when signs of deficiency are apparen .Fungazol Cream Broad-spectrum anti-fungal and anti-bacterial topical cream, used for the treatment of dermatitis, ringworm and mycotic skin infections in dogs.Humavyte Natural, organic, liquid chelated mineral and trace element supplement for all animals. Supplies over 60 minerals, vitamins and trace elements in highly bioavailable form to supplement diets.K-Max Supplies a palatable, supplementary source of Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin E for racing greyhounds where dietary levels may be low.L Carnitine Paste Transport of fats into muscle cells for energy production. Delays muscle fatigue by reducing lactic acid formation and improves performance and endurance.Macrofol Injection Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 injection for the treatment and prevention of macrocytic anaemia.Muscle G Formulated to help protect performance greyhounds from muscle damage which can lead to soreness, stiffness, fatigue and in severe cases “tying-up”. Muscle-G provides a blend of organic Selenium, Vitamin E, organic Chromium, Thiamine and Choline to ensure optimum muscle health and nutrition. Neutramax Aids in the prevention and treatment of acidosis in racing greyhounds.Salka-Lite Provides a supplementary supply of the essential body salts, potassium, magnesium, sodium and chloride, to meet the elevated requirements of racing greyhounds.Sprint Oil High-energy blend of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids which has been specifically formulated for high performance greyhounds.VitaMax Premium grade multi-vitamin feed supplement with added organic trace minerals and Prokura ® Yeast. It has been formulated specifically for Greyhounds.Worm Free All Wormer Tablets Treats Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, Tapeworms and Hydatid Tapeworm. Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 542mg Oxantel embonate, 143mg Pyrantel embonate.Accelerator Oil High-energy blend of Omega 3, 6 & 9, essential fatty acid feed supplement.Action Chemicals – AKMAlkalinizing Mixture for Racing Greyhounds. Increases Kidney function and Urinary flow, reduces acid content in the urine.Action Chemicals – Calcium Phos Granules Is specially formulated to provide both Calcium and Phosphorous in the correct ratio’s needed by the canine athlete to balance and correct deficiencies and imbalances which occur with increased work demands Calcium Phos Granules are readily digested by greyhounds thus ensuring full availability of the ingredients.Action Chemicals – K Salt Potassium Chloride powder for Racing Greyhounds.Action Chemicals – PVS (Red Label) Powdered Vitamin Supplement for Racing Greyhounds. Amino Cal Plus Specific formulation of essential Amino Acids, Calcium, Phosphorous, Vitamins, Minerals and Iron aimed at maximising the growth and development of brood bitches, stud dogs and puppies.Anti Cramp Paste DS Tube Assistance with tying up syndromes and muscle cramping.Apple Cider Vinegar with Garlic Unfiltered & unpasteurised with pure garlic added. Cider Vinegar is claimed to reduce the risk of Azoturia (Tying Up), and reduce joint disease in developing greyhounds. Garlic helps greyhounds avoid colds and may assist with the immune system, whilst keeping biting insects & flies away from coats.Blood Booster Special formulation containing high potent B group Vitamins, Iron and Vitamin C beneficial to the performance of greyhounds by improving red blood cell production and haemoglobin formation which increases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.Calm-Aid 2.5 Tube Contains a combination of the amino acid L-Tryptophan and B group vitamins. The calming effect of this product will support the animal with the confidence to handle stress and therefore improve performance.DMX 2.5 Tube Contains a very powerful combination of oral nutrients that will allow your racing greyhound optimum energy and endurance levels.Energize Electrolyte Replacer Contains Vitamins ‘C’ and ‘E’ for the assistance in the performance of sustained strenuous exercise.Hormone-Aid 2.5 Tube This product is a combination of Siberian ginseng, hesperedrine and gamma oryzanol. It is beneficial in increasing muscle mass and strength.Pain-Aid D.S. Tube Is a natural pain killer that helps in reducing pain that may be caused by injury or muscle fatigue. Research has shown that the active ingredient DL-Phenylanine influences a certain chemical in the brain that relates to pain.Rapid – Acid – Neutralizer Pleasant tasting fructose syrup containing alkaline buffer salts that neutralize the acid build-up and reduce sodium losses.Rapid – Dual D&A Aids in the treatment and prevention of Electrolyte loss through acidosis and dehydration. It is a gentle but effective diuretic and kidney antiseptic.Rapid K Potassium Tablets Slow release tablet providing additional potassium as a “booster” to greyhounds who are prone to losing higher amounts of this essential muscle and nerve salt due to excitement, “hard walking” habits or panting during hot weather.Rapid Rub A grease free ointment developed to assist in the relief of pain & inflammation in the muscles, tendons & ligaments of dogs.Rapidferro with Vitamin C Aids in the treatment and prevention of Iron deficiency anaemias. Rapidferro is a concentrated liquid iron supplement, containing a very easily absorbed form of iron plus added Vitamin C which helps with the absorption of iron.Rapidvite Extra ‘B’ Contains B group of vitamins to improve general metabolism, haemoglobin formation and nerve and muscular function. Nervous greyhounds may benefit from the use of this product.Rapidvite Starter Pack for Greyhounds Contains the following products: Vite – Amino GB 500g, Blood Booster 375g, Rapid Acid Neutralizer 1ltr, Rapidferro with Vitamin C 1ltr, Energize Electrolyte Replacer 500g and Rapid Dual D&A 500g.Stop Cough An aid in the treatment of cough associated with colds and flu. Stop-Cough is a compound cough mixture with expectorants and has a mild antiseptic effect.Vitamin C Pure An aid in reducing stress and in prevention of virus flu. An excellent anti-oxidant, recommended to use daily. Aids iron absorption and tendon fibre strength.Vitamin E with Selenium Powerful antioxidant which aids in protecting muscle and tissue cells from free radicals which reduce muscle strength in the canine athlete.Vite – Amino GBSpecially formulated concentrated range of Vitamins, Minerals, and essential Amino Acids needed by the canine athlete to balance and correct deficiencies and imbalances which occur with increased work demands.Baladene Liquid Aid in the prevention and treatment of acidosis, dehydration and tying-up in greyhounds.Beta-Cel Balanced formulation of electrolytes specifically designed for racing/travelling greyhounds, working dogs, dehydrated dogs and brood bitches.Calci-D Formulated especially for greyhounds fed on traditional meat based diets. These diets typically contain low or inadequate levels of calcium, vitamin A and D and other bone forming nutrients essential to maintain a strong muscular-skeletal system.K9 Go Dog Total Performance Drink for Dogs! K9 Go DOG, dog sports drink supplement is more than just water and carbs. It’s not a human sports drink reconfigured for dogs. Its designed specifically for the canine metabolism and features a proprietary blend of electrolytes, short-burst and long-range energy fuels, plus vital buffering agents.K9 Super Fuel Designed to be the ultimate canine bodybuilder! Based on canine studies to help fuel and support solid muscle growth and performance.Recharge Rapidly replenishes electrolytes and fluids after travelling and racing. The product lives up to its name in providing a rapid restoration of fluid and vitality. Suitable for racing/travelling greyhounds, nursing bitches and dehydrated dogs, due to illness or heat stress.Sprint Oil High-energy blend of Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids which has been specifically formulated for high performance greyhounds.Ace ACE is a new concept as a complete antioxidant nutrient package for racing greyhounds. It contains the full range of antioxidant nutrients which help to maintain the muscle cell walls of rapidly contracting muscles against damage by harmful reactive oxygen molecules as a greyhound races. It features a high content of totally natural source d-α-RRR-Vitamin E, as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and organic selenium to help maintain optimum muscle function during and after racing. It is a “new” generation over traditional Vitamin E supplements as it is formulated to help maintain maximum antioxidant activity within the muscle environment during strenuous exercise.Energy-E ENERGY-E is a high energy, highly palatable source of Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, blended in an optimum ratio to correct low or inadequate levels in common meat and dry food diets. Omega fatty acids are essential for optimum muscle cell and natural anti-inflammatory function. ENERGY-E contains added Vitamin E to help protect Omega-3 fatty acids from rapid oxidation in muscle tissue during exercise.Focus Is a Magnesium Supplement for Greyhounds. It provides a source of organic magnesium, natural Vitamin E and Vitamin B1 which have roles in maintaining normal nerve and muscle function.Muscle Pro MUSCLE PRO contains human quality high protein whey powder isolates, with other nutrient co-factors for optimum muscle protein and energy synthesis – without herbs, hormones or gimmicks. The natural source Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) of L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine are complemented by natural glutamine, lysine, aspartic acid and threonine, as well as a complete range of other amino acids, which are often low or inadequate in the diet of growing and racing greyhounds. The inclusion of organic chelated zinc, natural source RRR vitamin E, organic sulphur, as well as organic chelated manganese and Vitamin B6, complement the BCAAs in helping to maintain the muscles. It contains over 70% high quality crude protein to facilitate natural protein and energy synthesis in exercising muscles which have a role in the recovery process after racing, as well as maintaining muscle bulk between races.Results Plus RESULTS PLUS has been especially formulated to meet the elevated needs of racing greyhounds by providing a wide range of nutrients which have roles in muscle, nerve and metabolic function to help maintain speed, performance and vitality. Careful selection and balance of organic “chelated” trace-minerals and coated vitamins to avoid nutrient damaging interactions helps ensure that the supplement has optimum benefit in correcting a low or inadequate intake of essential micro-nutrients to maintain metabolism, appetite, vitality and well-being in a racing greyhound.Whelp ‘n’ Grow WHELP ‘N’ GROW is a Bone Mineral, Trace-Mineral and Vitamin Supplement for Breeding and Growing Greyhounds. It is an innovative formulation to make up the shortfalls of a wide range of nutrients which have roles in normal growth and development, health and metabolism, as well as fertility in brood bitches and stud dogs. It contains acidified bone minerals for optimum uptake of calcium, trace-minerals in organic chelated proteinate form and coated forms of key Vitamins to help ensure optimum availability and stability of the supplement during storage and daily use, all in balanced proportions.Aminoforte InjectionProvides a greyhound with 12 amino acids, 5 B Group vitamins, 4 electrolyte salts plus energy rich dextrose in a rapidly absorbed, concentrated solution. Widely used to ensure maximum performance and is equally beneficial as a pre or post-event pick-me-up to quickly restore lost energy, body salts and lost vitamins.B-Phos InjectionA phosphorous and Vitamin B12 supplement used to improve muscular efficiency and body buffering during hard physical work and recovery from training stress and illness. It is also a useful supplement for young, growing animals.Behave PasteSupplementary source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Contains L-Tryptophan & B-group vitamins.Calcium Syrup Dietary supplement for use as an aid in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency.Chloromide Pump Pack Antiseptic spray with fly repellents. For use as an aid in the treatment of topical infections and bacterial skin diseases, wounds, cuts & abrasions.Debrisol Pump Pack Enzyme wound spray. An aid in removing pus, dead & decaying tissue from wounds, ulcers, abscesses & to promote growth of healthy tissue with minimum scarring. Effective against proud flesh.Dynajec Injection A muscular stimulant for horses and dogs. It is for use as an aid in the control of muscular dystrophy and tying up syndrome in horses and dogs This product contains Heptaminol a prohibited substance under the rules of racing & competition. A withholding time needs to be applied following the last treatment & before presentation for racing.E.R.G. Injection An Adenosine supplement. Active Constituents: Each 1ml contains 200mg adenosine-5-monophosphoric acid.Ear Canker Drops Antifungal and antiparasitic, particularly effective where ear mites are the underlying problem.Hemoplex Injectable supplementary source of iron, vitamins, minerals and amino acids for greyhounds. Ideal for aid in the recovery from stress associated with racing, heavy work and covalence from illness.Iodin Spray Skin & wound dressing. An aid in the treatment & prevention of skin infections caused by bacteria & fungi.Ironcyl Treatment & prevention of iron deficiency anaemias in greyhounds.NaturalE Natural form of Vitamin E for the prevention and treatment of Vitamin E deficiencies in greyhounds benefiting muscle strength, stamina, enhances the immune system and overall performance.Nutripet A highly palatable source of calorie and vitamin supplementation recommended for inclusion in the diets of dogs where levels may be low. It can be used to overcome the animal’s reluctance of the intake of tablets by fully covering the tablet with Nutripet. It contains Vitamins A, D, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, Nicotinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium and Iodine in a palatable base consisting of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, providing approximately 1500 kilojoules of metabolizable energy per 100g.Otoclen Skin & ear cleansing solution.Puppy & Kitten Worm Syrup A palatable meat flavoured syrup for the removal of roundworms in puppies, kittens, adult dogs, cats and guinea pigs.Repel X Topical Aerosol Spray to kill and repel flies and other biting insects.Vitamin B Complex Injection For use in Vitamin B complex deficiencies.Vitamin B12 Injection For use in anaemias resulting from Vitamin B12 deficiencies in greyhounds. Essential for production of red blood cells – the cells that carry oxygen around the body to be used in the production of energy.Vitamin C Injection For use in Vitamin C deficiencies. Aids in reducing stress, wound healing, healthy joint cartilage and in prevention of virus flu.Vitamin Folic B12 Injection For use in anaemias resulting from vitamin B12 & folic acid deficiencies in greyhounds.Vite B Oral presentation of B complex Vitamins combined with an energy base. Product helps restore energy rapidly and is ideal as a pre-race energy booster or race recovery product.Worm Ban For the control of roundworms and hookworms in puppies and small dogs.Wormex All Wormer Tablets All Wormer tablet for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm (including hydatid). Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 542mg Oxantel embonate, 143mg Pyrantel embonate.Apple Cider Vinegar Unfiltered & unpasteurised, 4% acidity. Is claimed to reduce the risk of Azoturia (Tying Up), and reduce joint disease in developing greyhounds.Balanced Salts Contains sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium.Bandage – ValuWRAP Self-Adhesive Bandage available in a variety of colours.Brewers Yeast Powder A good source of B-complex vitamins. May help to improve feed palatability & aid in improved digestion. Also high in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) which helps to calm nervous & highly strung greyhounds.Calcium Carbonate Powder Pure natural Calcium Carbonate in powder form.Calcium Gluconate Powder Readily soluble and accessible source of calcium. Canine All Wormer Tablets All Wormer tablet for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm (including hydatid). Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 542mg Oxantel embonate, 143mg Pyrantel embonate Cod Liver Oil A fat-soluble supplementary source of Vitamins A and D.Dermatopic Great value skin and wound cleansing solution. A gentle, non-sting skin cleansing solution for the removal of dirt and debris.Dextrose Powder Is a readily available source of carbohydrate to alleviate the blood sugar level and is used as an energy source.Di-Calcium-Phosphate Powder Contains 18% Phosphorus and 21% Calcium.Disinfectant Bubblegum scented, multi purposed and Government Approved. For disinfecting kennels.Dolomite Powder Contains: Calcium Carbonate 59%, Magnesium Carbonate 35%, Calcium 24%, Magnesium 10%.Elastoplast – ValuPLAST Elastic Adhesive Bandage.Electrolyte Liquid Specifically formulated concentrated electrolyte replacer liquid with glucose to maintain and restore electrolytes.Epsom Salts Powerful oral saline purgative and a potent depressor of the central nervous system.Fly Spray Insecticidal & Repellent Spray. Repels flies and other biting insects. Kills fleas and lice on dogs and cats.Folic Acid Injection Injectable folic acid supplement for the prevention and treatment of macrocytic anaemia in greyhounds.Garlic Powder Beneficial in reducing blood pressure, cleansing the blood, easing coughing, cleansing the urinary system and can relieve inflammation. It is also know to contain vitamins A, B1, B2 & C.Glycerine A colorless, odorless, sweet tasting, syrupy liquid. Also known as glycerol. Feed Grade.Iodine 10% PVP Solution Concentrated skin disinfectant.Linseed Oil Also known as flaxseed oil. A source of omega 3 fatty acids. Raw – feed grade.Liquid Iron A supplementary source of iron and minerals. Contains three soluble forms of Iron together with the blood building co-factors Copper and Cobalt, which are essential for red blood cell and haemoglobin production. Also contains manganese. Caramel Flavoured.Maize Oil A source of energy that can help improve the coat and also act as a mild laxative. Also known as Corn Oil.Methionine Tablets A tablet that helps the liver to detoxify waste products. They are an amino acid that also helps strengthen pads and brittle nails on greyhounds as well as associated general skin, nail strength and production.Omega 3 & 6 plus 9 Oil An essential fatty acid dietary supplement that promotes coat and skin health.Organic – Calcium Powder Provides calcium for greyhounds to supplement deficiencies in normal diets and premium feeds. Is recommended as a calcium supplement for normal bone growth and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones.Organic – Vitamin & Mineral Powder Provides essential vitamin, mineral, calcium and amino acids that are deficient in premium food and the normal diet of greyhounds of all ages. It contains Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt in a natural chelated form, which prevents clashes with the other nutrients: Iodine, Selenium, Vitamins A, D, E, B1, B2, B6, B12 and Folic Acid.Pet Shampoo A gentle everyday soap-free shampoo for a soft and shiny coat with an intoxicating Honey & Almond scent.Potassium Chloride Powder An aid in the treatment of potassium deficiency.Seaweed Meal Beneficial to greyhounds as it contains 48 minerals, 16 amino acids and 11 vitamins (including: Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc and many other trace elements).Sodium Bi-Carbonate Powder Thought to improve performance by delaying the onset of fatigue through the buffering effect on lactate accumulation.Sulphur Powder A mineral supplement to correct dietary sulphur deficiencies.Valuheart Heartworm Tablets Prevention to avoid heartworm disease. It contains ivermectin, the most widely used drug to prevent heartworm in Australian dogs for over ten years. Pack contains six tablets, a six-month supply. Active Constituent (Large tablet size): 240 ug/Tb Ivermectin.Vitamin B Complex Injection Injectable vitamin B Complex supplement to aid with B Complex vitamin deficiency in greyhounds.Vitamin B Complex Powder Provides Vitamin B complex to supplement levels that are deficient in normal feeds. B Group vitamins are vital for strong muscles, good appetite and general health and vigour. B Group vitamins are also recommended for animals under stress, hard work, regular racing and travelling. They also help increase the animal’s power of recovery from extreme exertion, sickness or worming treatments. Vanilla Flavoured.Vitamin B1 InjectionInjectable vitamin B1 supplement to aid with B1 vitamin deficiency in greyhounds.Vitamin B12 Injection Injectable vitamin B12 supplement to aid with B12 vitamin deficiency in greyhounds.Vitamin C Injection Injectable vitamin C supplement to aid with vitamin C deficiency in greyhounds.Vitamin C Powder For use in Vitamin C deficiencies. Aids in reducing stress, wound healing, healthy joint cartilage and in prevention of virus flu.Vitamin E Powder A natural form of Vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant. For the prevention and treatment of Vitamin E deficiency.Vitamin Folic B12 Injection Injectable folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement for the prevention and treatment of macrocytic anaemia in greyhounds.Beta-Cel Balanced formulation of electrolytes specifically designed for racing/travelling greyhounds, working dogs, dehydrated dogs and brood bitches.Calci-D Formulated especially for greyhounds fed on traditional meat based diets. These diets typically contain low or inadequate levels of calcium, vitamin A and D and other bone forming nutrients essential to maintain a strong muscular-skeletal system.Canim Liver flavoured palatable all wormer for the control of heartworm and all intestinal worms in dogs. The packs contain 4 tablets, one is given every 6 weeks. Active Constituents (10kg tablets size) : 225 mg/Tb Oxibendazole, 50 mg/Tb Praziquantel, 0.1 mg/Tb Abamectin.Cetrigen Antibacterial wound spray. It is formulated for the treatment of superficial cuts and wounds. It assists in drying the wound, thus aiding the natural healing process and decreasing the attractive nature of the wound for the flies.Duogard For the treatment and control of fleas and ticks in dogs. Protection against flea and tick infestations for up to 5 weeks and prevention of development of flea eggs and larvae for up to 5 weeks. Not for the treatment or control of paralysis tick. Each pack contains 4 pipettes. Composition: Pyriproxyfen 3.0g/L, Permethrin (40:60 cis:trans) 400g/L Endogard All Wormer TabletsEndogard is a liver flavoured all wormer tablet which is used for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whip and tapeworm (including) hydatids in dogs. Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 225 mg/Tb Oxibendazole, 50 mg/Tb Praziquantel Equimax Liquid Liquid Horse Wormer.Feramo Concentrated formulation of all the essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements required to maximise growth, performance, breeding activity and good health.Hemo 15 Injection Potent injectable multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement.Ironcyclen Liquid Contains three soluble forms of Iron together with the blood building co-factors copper and cobalt, which are essential for red blood cell and haemoglobin production.Megaderm A palatable nutritional supplement containing essential fatty acids, vitamins and zinc known to play animportant role in the management of pruritic and inflamed skin conditions in dogs and cats.Neutradex Formulated to combat the effects of acidosis and dehydration, particularly after fast work. Neutradex also encourages dogs to drink, increasing the action of the kidneys in clearing toxic wastes produced by hard exercise.Preventic Tick Collar Control of ticks, including paralysis ticks for up to 2 months.Rapigel Aid in preventing joint and muscle pain and after to relieve aches and pains. Suitable for skin soreness, joint pain, muscular soreness and stiffness, bruising and as a skin cleanser.Recharge Rapidly replenishes electrolytes and fluids after travelling and racing. The product lives up to its name in providing a rapid restoration of fluid and vitality. Suitable for racing/travelling greyhounds, nursing bitches and dehydrated dogs, due to illness or heat stress.Septicide Cream Insect repellent and antiseptic cream for use on skin wounds in dogs and horses. Ideal for dogs’ ears and minor cuts.White-E Contains a pure source of naturally derived Vitamin E. Suitable for nervy dogs, dogs prone to cramping, muscle strength and stamina, strengthening the immune system and improving fertility in brood bitches and stud dogs.White-E with Selenium The scientifically balanced combination of the anti-oxidant compounds of Vitamin E and Selenium, work synergistically both inside and outside the cell to neutralise harmful “free radicals” that affect performance and general well being. Beneficial for Selenium deficient areas, muscle pain, stiffness and ‘tying up’, nervous disorders, and increasing immunity to infectious diseases.Betalyte Aids in maintaining and restoring normal electrolyte balance in body tissues due to strenuous exercise and sweat loss during training, racing, competition, travelling, and hot weather conditions.Energel A highly palatable source of energy for animals requiring extra calories, vitamins and minerals in their diet.Flea Shampoo A mild gentle shampoo for regular use in animal’s grooming, containing natural Pyrethrins to control fleas and lice and to assist in the control of ticks. Does not control paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus).Flygon Alcohol free fly repellent and insecticidal spray. Repels flies and other biting insects on horses, dogs, cattle and pigs. For the control of fleas and lice on dogs and cats.Hemo Paste A supplementary source of iron, amino acids, minerals and vitamins that will aid in the improvement of appetite, stress caused by racing and heavy training and general health.Itch Wash Medicated shampoo for the treatment of some skin conditions that cause irritation in dogs and cats (eg fleabite dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis).Neutracid Aids in the prevention and treatment of acidosis and muscle cramping in horses and greyhounds. Alkaliniser, thirst stimulating agent and sodium source.Nutri-Chewz Are formulated with a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals with digestive enzymes and antioxidants in a great tasting soft chew to support general health and wellbeing.Odour & Stain Away Formulated with natural enzymes to remove pets’ urine, faeces and vomit.Otiderm Ear Cleaner and Wound Cleansing Solution.Permetrol Permethrin Insecticidal Spray and Rinse Concentrate Rehydrate Aids in maintaining and restoring normal electrolyte balance in body tissues due to strenuous exercise and sweat loss during training, racing, competition, travelling, and hot weather conditions.AVM – DSpecially formulated concentrated range of Vitamins, Minerals and essential Amino Acid.Calci Phos Plus Formula of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin D Plus Amino Acids to assist in building strong Bones, Ligaments, Muscles and Tendons in Puppies.Dr Ron’s Muscle Rub A ‘Non Greasy’ cream developed to assist in the relief of pain & inflammation in muscles, tendons and ligaments of animals.Glow ‘N’ Go Energy Oil High-energy blend of Omega 3, 6 & 9, essential fatty acid feed supplement.Iodine 2.5% Povidine Iodine 2.5%. For Abrasions Cuts and Bruises.Iron Boost with Vitamin C May aid in the treatment and prevention of Iron deficiency anaemias. Is a concentrated liquid iron supplement, containing a very easily absorbed form of iron plus added Vitamin C which helps with the absorption of iron.K9 Essential Salt Formulation of Essential salts and Carbohydrate. May assist to replenish essential body salts prior to and after heavy exercise.K9 Paw Dip Disinfectant Antiseptic. For cuts & abrasions and sand toe in Racing Greyhounds.Kalm May assist Nervous and Excitable Animals.Kidney Flush Solution May assist to cleanse body filters and assist urinary flow for Dogs undertaking heavy exercise and on high protein (Kibble & Meat) diets.Manuka Honey An old time treatment to assist with closing open wounds.MSM Powder May assist in relieving muscle soreness prior to and after heavy exercise.Neutral-ize May assist to buffer lactic acid build up for dogs undertaking heavy exercise.Vitamin E with Seleniumowerful antioxidant which aids in protecting muscle and tissue cells from free radicals which reduce muscle strength in the canine athlete.AdvantageApplicator for the treatment and prevention of fleas. Active Constituent (Over 25kg applicator): 100 g/L Imidacloprid.Advantix Applicator for the treatment and prevention of fleas; the control of ticks including the paralysis tick, the brown dog tick and the bush tick; the control of lice and the killing and repelling of mosquitoes. Active Constituents (Over 25kg applicator): 100 g/L Imidacloprid, 500 g/L Permethrin.Advocate Monthly Spot-on treatment which prevents heartworm, hookworm, roundworm and whipworm, kills fleas, controls lice and ear mites in dogs. Please Note: This product does not control Tapeworm. Active Constituent (Over 25kg applicator): 100 g/L Imidacloprid, 25 g/L Moxidectin.Canex All Wormer Tablets & Puppy Suspension All Wormer tablet for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm (including hydatid). Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 542mg Oxantel embonate, 143mg Pyrantel embonate.Canimax Liver flavoured palatable all wormer for the control of heartworm and all intestinal worms in dogs. The packs contain 4 tablets, one is given every 6 weeks. Active Constituents (10kg tablets size) : 225 mg/Tb Oxibendazole, 50 mg/Tb Praziquantel, 0.1 mg/Tb Abamectin.Canine All Wormer Tablets All Wormer tablet for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm (including hydatid). Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 542mg Oxantel embonate, 143mg Pyrantel embonate Comfortis Tablets Month-long flea protection in a beef-flavoured chewable tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs for a full month. Active Constituents (27.1-54kg tablet): 1620mg Spinosad. Drontal All Wormer Chewable Tablets & Puppy Suspension All Wormer tablet for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm (including hydatid). Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 250 mg/Tb Febantel, 50 mg/Tb Praziquantel, 49.8 mg/Tb Pyrantel (as pamoate/embonate salt).Duogard For the treatment and control of fleas and ticks in dogs. Protection against flea and tick infestations for up to 5 weeks and prevention of development of flea eggs and larvae for up to 5 weeks. Not for the treatment or control of paralysis tick. Each pack contains 4 pipettes. Composition: Pyriproxyfen 3.0g/L, Permethrin (40:60 cis:trans) 400g/L Endogard All Wormer Tablets  Endogard is a liver flavoured all wormer tablet which is used for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whip and tapeworm (including) hydatids in dogs. Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 225 mg/Tb Oxibendazole, 50 mg/Tb Praziquantel  Equimax Liquid Liquid Horse Wormer. Farnam Worma Drench Liquid Horse wormer. Fenpral All Wormer Tablets All Wormer tablet for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm (including hydatid). Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 144mg Pyrantel Embonate, 250mg Fenbendazole Fido’s Closasole Broad Spectrum Wormer Tablets An economical Broad Spectrum tablet for the treatment of roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm. Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 42.2 Levamisole as hydrochloride, 1000mg Niclosamide.Fido’s Flea Shampoo Pleasant smelling, soap free shampoo that controls fleas and ticks. Contains the natural insecticide pyrethrin.Fido’s Fre-Itch Rinse Concentrate Contains the natural insecticide pyrethrin for flea and tick control.Frontline Plus Applicator or spray for the treatment and prevention of fleas and the control of ticks. Active Constituents (20-40kg applicator): 90 g/L S-Methoprene, 100 g/L Fipronil.Fungazol Cream Broad-spectrum anti-fungal and anti-bacterial topical cream, used for the treatment of dermatitis, ringworm and mycotic skin infections in dogs.Imax Gold Liquid Horse wormer.Interceptor Spectrum Monthly tasty chew for the prevention and control of heartworm and intestinal worms in dogs. Active Constituents (22-45kg tablet): 23 mg/Tb Milbemycin oxime and 228 mg/Tb Praziquantel.Ivomec Injection Injection Cattle wormer.Ivomec Liquid Liquid Sheep wormer.Malaban Wash Concentrate that controls fleas, lice and adult brown dog ticks on dogs and in kennels.Nexgard Chews NEXGARD kills fleas & ticks, including paralysis ticks, for a full month, tasty beef-flavoured chew can be given as a monthly treat with or without food. Active Constituents (25.1-50kg tablet): 136 mg Afaxolaner.Panacur 100 Liquid Horse & Cattle wormer.Panacur 25 Liquid Cattle, Sheep & Goat wormer.Panoramis Tablets Monthly chewable tablet for dogs that: Treats, prevents and controls fleas, controls flea allergy dermatitis, prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm & whipworm infections. Active Constituents (27.1-54kg tablet): 1620mg Spinosad and 27mg Milbemycin Oxime.Preventic Tick Collar Control of ticks, including paralysis ticks for up to 2 months.Puppy & Kitten Worm Syrup A palatable meat flavoured syrup for the removal of roundworms in puppies, kittens, adult dogs, cats and guinea pigs.Scalibor Tick Collar Tick collar for dogs. Controls paralysis ticks for up to 14 weeks and brown dog ticks for up to 26 weeks.Sentinel Spectrum Beef flavoured tablet that prevents heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm. It also contains an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) to sterilise adult fleas that bite the dog. Active Constituents (22-45kg tablet): 23 mg/Tb Milbemycin oxime, 228 mg/Tb Praziquantel, 460 mg/Tb Lufenuron.Ultramax Liquid Liquid Horse wormer.Valuheart Heartworm Tablets Prevention to avoid heartworm disease. It contains ivermectin, the most widely used drug to prevent heartworm in Australian dogs for over ten years. Pack contains six tablets, a six-month supply. Active Constituent (Large tablet size): 240 ug/Tb Ivermectin.Worm Ban For the control of roundworms and hookworms in puppies and small dogs.Worm Free All Wormer Tablets Treats Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, Tapeworms and Hydatid Tapeworm. Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 542mg Oxantel embonate, 143mg Pyrantel embonate.Wormex All Wormer Tablets All Wormer tablet for the treatment and prevention of all intestinal worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm (including hydatid). Active Constituents (10kg tablet size): 50mg Praziquantel, 542mg Oxantel embonate, 143mg Pyrantel embonate.

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