Cavalor Resist + Vit C (Equine)

The more a horse is subjected to stress during a competition season (such as frequent transport and staying in unfamiliar surroundings), the more its resistance decreases. This is especially so for eventing, jumping, racing and endurance horses. These horses bear a higher risk of infection because they have more contact with numerous other horses in different environments and are exposed to wide-ranging bacterial and viral cultures. This can result in the rapid spread of viruses. In order to fight and overcome infection, the horse needs to build up its immunity to unfamiliar bacteria and viruses. Consistent training, good conditioning and time to acclimatize can all help a horse maintain immunity at the necessary level. A very important factor is a responsible feeding program. In periods of fatigue and stress, the body needs more specific nutrients. These include substances that optimize intake and boost the metabolism to ensure ready availability of nutritional elements needed to build up the immune system, fight infection and inhibit allergic reactions.

Cavalor Resist + Vit C is a powerful antioxidant blend of vitamins, essential oils, and prebiotics. Because each antioxidant works differently, a combination of different antioxidants is more effective than a high dose of one antioxidant, making it a feed for nutritional recovery and convalescence, is widely used by professional riders and stables. It combines specific nutrients in high-grade biological compositions the horse's body needs, particularly in periods of increased stress, in order to build up and maintain adequate immunity. Optimal immunity is the best mechanism against viral infection. Horses with strong immunity status are known to be less susceptible to injuries. Cavalor Resist can also be provided as nutritional support in periods of recovery. Cavalor Resist contains fatty acids, high levels of vitamin C, additional vitamins, herbs and nucleotides. Cavalor Resist is enriched with Isolated Whey Protein a compound with immunostimulatory properties.

When should I use Cavalor Resist + Vit C and for how long? The immunity of competition horses can be impaired due to various reasons (transport, contact with new horses, stress). Cavalor Resist is the ideal nutritional tool to help your horse cope with environmental factors that affect its immunity.

Can Cavalor Resist + Vit C be used as a preventative only? Cavalor Resist + Vit C provides the nutritional tools for improving the immunity of your horse. Therefore, your horse may be less susceptible to stress. Cavalor Resist + Vit C may also help your horse recover faster from infectious diseases.

When should I begin supplementing Cavalor Resist + Vit C when preparing for transport? We recommend starting at least ten days before transport.

Can Cavalor OilMega replace other Cavalor products (for example Cavalor Resist or Cavalor Muscle Fit)? No, these are different products that act on different levels. Cavalor OilMega provides energy and influences the fatty acid composition and the immunity status of the animal. The NAB in OilMega may help the microflora to fight against pathogens. Cavalor Resist provides nutrients necessary to improve antioxidant and immunity status, as well as to help the horse protect itself from environmental influences that may impair its health (e.g., horses that will be subjected to international transportation or to different environments). Cavalor Muscle Fit is especially designed to provide nutrients that support muscle health and provide dietary tools to prevent fatigue. Horses with muscle problems may benefit from the combined supplementation of Cavalor Muscle Fit and Cavalor OilMega.

The immune system is a complex process which is constantly being challenged. The thymus, intestines, lymphatic system, white blood cells, bone marrow, antibodies, mucosa, skin, spleen, and liver team up to help protect the body from pathogens. Cavalor Resist + Vit C contains the following herbs and antioxidants to support the body’s immune system in a variety of ways and boost the body’s natural defences.

• Blend of antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta-Carotene and bioflavonoids): These antioxidants help to strengthen the body’s natural defences. A combination of several antioxidants is more effective than a high dose of one antioxidant, because each works in a different way. Vitamin E protects the cells in an intercellular manner, whilst vitamin C works in an intracellular manner. Under normal conditions, a horse’s body can produce all the Vitamin C it needs. However, stressful situations, inflammatory reactions or viral infections cause the body to require more than it can produce. Sport horses have higher vitamin C requirements as well.
• Herbal extracts: Stinging nettle leaf powder, dandelion and birch leaves strengthen the body’s natural defences and support the immune system.
• Essential oils: Tea tree, lemon, eucalyptus, and lemon grass strengthen the immune system by promoting a healthy respiration, blood circulation and lymphatic system. These have relaxing effects, relieving stress and taking strain off the body’s natural defences. Essential oils also provide broad protection against external organisms. Minerals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Mg): Special composition for the forming of antibacterial and antiviral enzymes in the white blood cells.
• Prebiotics: Contain nucleotide DNA and RNA to support cell division in important organs. Increased cell proliferation ensures stronger natural defences and promotes balanced gut flora – an essential component of the immune system.
• Spirulina: Helps combat viruses and fungi. Spirulina is rich in vitamins, essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids, and numerous minerals and proteins, all of which support the immune system.
• Whey protein isolate: A precursor of glutathione, which has a strong antioxidant effect and supports the lymphocytes and their optimum function. Glutathione is important for the synthesis of DNA, protein and prostaglandins, the transport of amino acids and the elimination of toxins and carcinogens.
• Royal jelly: High in proteins, vitamins (especially B vitamins) and glycerols for a vitality boost.