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Probiotics
7 Essential Prebiotics and Prebiotics that works 24 hours a day for Digestive Disorders, Traveller's Diarrhea, Constipation, Bloated Feeling.
Protexin Concentrate
Protexin Concentrate contains beneficial probiotic microorganisms which occur naturally in the gut of animals and birds.These microorganisms colonise the immature gut or re-establish the disrupted gut, thus promoting the mechanism of competitive exclusion against potential pathogenic bacteria.This product is designed for continuous use to promote efficient digestion and immunity or at times of stress when digestive upsets occur.
DETAILS
Protexin Concentrate contains beneficial probiotic microorganisms which occur naturally in the gut of animals and birds.These microorganisms colonise the immature gut or re-establish the disrupted gut, thus promoting the mechanism of competitive exclusion against potential pathogenic bacteria.This product is designed for continuous use to promote efficient digestion and immunity or at times of stress when digestive upsets occur.
SPECIFICATION
Contents
Protexin probiotic
Enterococcus faecium (NCIMB 11181)E1708
2x1012 CFU/kg
Ingredients Dextrose Monohydrate.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE
In feed In water
Poultry:
Chicks 150g/tonne 1g/litre first 5-7days
Growers 100g/tonne 1g/2 litres water
Finishers 50g/tonne 1g/4 litres water
Breeders: 50g/tonne 1g/4 litres water
Layers: 50g/tonne 1g/4 litres water
Pigs:
Sows 20g/tonne 0.2g/animal/day
Creep 200g/tone 0.2g/animal/day
Starter 200g/tonne 0.2g/animal/day
Grower 100g/tonne 0.2g/animal/day
Finisher 50g/tonne 0.2g/animal/day
Sheep/goats:
Lambs/kids 50g/tonne 0.25g/animal/day
Sheep/goats 50g/tonne 0.25g/animal/day
Cattle:
Calves 75g/tonne 0.25g/animal/day
Dairy / beef 50g/tonne 0.25g/animal/day
*Product recommendations may vary slightly between Europe and the rest of the world
FAQ
The microflora consists of various bacteria, protozoa and yeasts. These are distributed throughout the length of the gut and coexist in a symbiotic (mutual) relationship in the healthy animal. These micro-organisms can be health positive (beneficial), health neutral or health negative (potential to cause disease).
Dysbiosis is the condition of having a microbial imbalance on or within the body. This typically involves the health negative micro-organisms outnumbering the health positives.
The main causes of dysbiosis in companion animals include:
Probiotics are defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “live micro-organisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”.
Probiotics have been shown to work by the following mechanisms:
When choosing a probiotic for your pet or other animal it is important to identify the best product possible. When assessing probiotics it is important to check:
There are no side effects associated with the use of probiotics. All EU-registered probiotics have to pass stringent safety trials before being approved for use in each species. It is not possible to give too great a quantity of probiotics as any excess will simply pass out in the faeces.
Yes, evidence shows that taking a probiotic at the same time as an antibiotic can reduce the incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. For the best results give the probiotic at the opposite end of the day to the antibiotic. Where this is not possible give the probiotic at least three hours after the antibiotic. The probiotic will not affect the effectiveness of the antibiotic.
A prebiotic is a non-digestible carbohydrate (complex sugar) which acts as a food source for beneficial bacteria and therefore stimulates their growth.
Preplex® prebiotic is exclusive to Protexin and consists of fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and acacia (Gum arabic). This dual source prebiotic is of benefit across a larger area of the gut compared to a single source prebiotic.
We would recommend that Protexin products are stored in dry, clean conditions, out of direct sunlight and kept sealed once the original container has been opened in order to exclude moisture and thermal decomposition. The shelf life of Protexin products, if stored at room temperature, is 24 months.
Live yoghurt can be used to provide some live micro-organisms, however it has some distinct disadvantages when compared to Protexin products.
The concentration of live micro-organisms present in the yoghurt is unknown but will tend to be relatively low and will depend on the freshness of the yoghurt and the conditions in which it has been stored. After opening, the microbial concentration can become depleted. Compare this with the high and guaranteed concentration of probiotics in Protexin products.
The actual strains of micro-organisms contained within live yoghurts will tend to be chosen for taste and textural properties rather than a probiotic benefit. The micro-organisms contained within the yoghurt may not produce any probiotic benefit.
All Protexin probiotics for pets are microencapsulated which affords them protection through the high acidity of the stomach and enables them to reach the small intestine where they can find sites to grow.
Microencapsulation is the process whereby the bacteria are enclosed by a protective coating during the manufacturing process. This allows the bacteria to remain dormant until they are ingested.
There are no contra-indications for the use of probiotics for pets and their use will always be of some benefit. In pets and animals suffering from long-term problems, prolonged use is indicated and no 'resistance' will develop to the probiotic micro-organisms.
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