Neigh-Lox® Supports normal digestive function in all horses
Gastric ulceration is a widespread clinical finding among foals and performance
horses. Prevalence of gastric ulcer damage has been documented in 93% of horses
in race training and in nearly 60% of other performance horses. Even backyard
horses have been shown to be at risk. For this reason, there has been much
discussion recently in the equine industry about methods to support and maintain
normal digestive function in horses.
Why Neigh-Lox?
Palatable, easy-to-feed pellet
Reasonably priced
Maintains normal stomach environment
WHEN AND HOW TO USE
How to Use Neigh-Lox
Gastric ulceration is a widespread clinical finding among foals and performance
horses. Prevalence of gastric ulcer damage has been documented in 93% of horses
in race training and in nearly 60% of other performance horses. For this reason,
there has been much discussion recently in the equine industry about methods to
prevent gastric ulcer formation in horses.
Neigh-Lox, has quickly become the product of choice for maintaining normal
digestive function in horses.
Neigh-Lox can be used as a nutritional supplement for all classes of horses.
Feeding recommendations for Neigh-Lox are as follows:
Weanlings (6-12 months of age): add 2 oz. (1 scoop) to each grain meal. Do not
exceed a total daily intake of 8 oz.
Yearlings (12-24 months of age): add 4 oz. (2 scoops) to each grain meal. Do not
exceed a total daily intake of 16 oz.
Horses in Training: add 4 oz. (2 scoops) to each grain meal. Do not exceed a total
daily intake of 16 oz.
When to Use Neigh-Lox
Weaning is a stressful period for foals as they transition from a milk-based diet to
one based largely on forage and grain. Environment changes may also induce
stress as weanlings are alternated from pasture to stall confinement. One month
prior to weaning, include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 2 oz. per grain meal. Continue
administration of Neigh-Lox daily for at least two months.
Sales prepping is a stressful time due to increased daily intake of grain and longer
periods of stall confinement. Include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per grain meal
during all periods of confinement.
Training is stressful because of the intensity of regular exercise and physical
exertion. Grain rations are dramatically increased to meet energy demands.
Prolonged periods of stall confinement, reduced grazing and frequent shipping add
to the anxiety. Include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per grain meal for the
duration of training.
Showing is often stressful because horses must endure transport and environment
changes. Include Neigh-Lox at 4 oz. per grain meal two weeks prior to the show,
during the show and two weeks following the show.
Shipping long distances often causes anxiety in horses. Include Neigh-Lox at the
rate of 4 oz. per grain meal two weeks prior to shipping and continue
administration for two weeks following shipping.
Following treatment with omeprazole, include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per
grain meal to encourage normal digestive function.
Cribbing may keep young horses from eating proper amounts of forage and grain,
which in turn may slow growth. In a study conducted by the University of Bristol
in the United Kingdom, scientists evaluated the effectiveness of Neigh-Lox on
decreasing the incidence of cribbing in foals. The trial concluded that the degree of
ulceration had diminished considerably in crib-biting foals that had received Neigh-
Lox (3). Include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per grain meal.
Can Neigh-Lox be used just prior to racing?
Yes, Neigh-Lox can be used immediately prior to racing, unlike other ulcer-
controlling preparations.
In what form does Neigh-Lox come and what is the daily recommended dose?
Neigh-Lox is a palatable pellet that can be fed alone or mixed with a feed. The
recommended daily dose for weanlings is four ounces, while yearlings and adult
horses should receive eight ounces.
How is Neigh-Lox packaged?
Neigh-Lox is packaged in 3.5-pound and 25-pound buckets. The 25-pound bucket
will last an adult horse approximately 50 days.
How much does a daily dose of Neigh-Lox cost?
The cost of a daily dose of Neigh-Lox varies depending on the age of the horse.
Neigh-Lox is much more economical than other preventative measures.
Transportation Tips
Despite their size and strength, horses are amazingly easy to transport. Horsemen
often don’t think twice of loading them into vans and trailers and driving across
state lines for horse shows, sales, veterinary attention, and breeding shed
appointments. Elite breeding and performance horses often fly to their destinations.
While traveling may seem routine to caretakers, it is anything but ordinary for their
equine cargo.
Add Neigh-Lox to Your Horse’s Travel Bag
Research has shown that horses experience several physiological changes during
transport. Though these findings might be expected in young horses or those with
limited travel experience, seasoned travelers were found to have similar responses.
Cortisol, a hormone closely linked to stress, was significantly higher in transported
horses than horses in a familiar environment.
Heart rate, a well-documented measure of calmness, was raised in loaded horses
by 18 beats per minute, approximately 50 to 75% over normal resting heart rate.
Stress often manifests as an unwillingness to eat during a trip, as shown by a
recent study completed in Scotland.
Horses loaded in a stationary trailer spent almost 75% of their time eating hay,
while the same horses ate hay only 25% of the time when the trailer was moving.
When a horse does not eat consistently, certain changes occur in the
gastrointestinal tract, particularly the stomach. Consumption of hay stimulates the
flow of saliva, which is an effective buffer of stomach acid. Horses that refuse to
eat hay for long periods of time or eat small amounts intermittently often develop
gastric ulcers due to an increase in stomach acidity.
Reducing Stress with Neigh-Lox
As the perfect preventative against the effects of stress, Neigh-Lox
sets up a protective barrier between gastric acid and the delicate mucous
membranes that line the stomach.
promotes a normal gastric environment, protect against excess gastric secretions
that might cause horses to develop a sour disposition, a poor hair coat, and a
noticeable decline in performance.
Recommendations for Using Neigh-Lox
To help relieve the physiological effects of stress during transport, horses should
be given Neigh-Lox. The ideal time to begin supplementation is two weeks prior to
departure. Because it is a pelleted feed, Neigh-Lox can be mixed quickly and easily
into the horse’s grain meal. Supplementation with Neigh-Lox should continue
throughout the trip and for two weeks afterward.
Weanlings should be given two ounces in each grain meal with no more than eight
ounces given in one day. Yearlings, two-year-olds, and mature horses can be given
four ounces in each grain meal with no more than sixteen ounces given in one day.
horses. Prevalence of gastric ulcer damage has been documented in 93% of horses
in race training and in nearly 60% of other performance horses. Even backyard
horses have been shown to be at risk. For this reason, there has been much
discussion recently in the equine industry about methods to support and maintain
normal digestive function in horses.
Why Neigh-Lox?
Palatable, easy-to-feed pellet
Reasonably priced
Maintains normal stomach environment
WHEN AND HOW TO USE
How to Use Neigh-Lox
Gastric ulceration is a widespread clinical finding among foals and performance
horses. Prevalence of gastric ulcer damage has been documented in 93% of horses
in race training and in nearly 60% of other performance horses. For this reason,
there has been much discussion recently in the equine industry about methods to
prevent gastric ulcer formation in horses.
Neigh-Lox, has quickly become the product of choice for maintaining normal
digestive function in horses.
Neigh-Lox can be used as a nutritional supplement for all classes of horses.
Feeding recommendations for Neigh-Lox are as follows:
Weanlings (6-12 months of age): add 2 oz. (1 scoop) to each grain meal. Do not
exceed a total daily intake of 8 oz.
Yearlings (12-24 months of age): add 4 oz. (2 scoops) to each grain meal. Do not
exceed a total daily intake of 16 oz.
Horses in Training: add 4 oz. (2 scoops) to each grain meal. Do not exceed a total
daily intake of 16 oz.
When to Use Neigh-Lox
Weaning is a stressful period for foals as they transition from a milk-based diet to
one based largely on forage and grain. Environment changes may also induce
stress as weanlings are alternated from pasture to stall confinement. One month
prior to weaning, include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 2 oz. per grain meal. Continue
administration of Neigh-Lox daily for at least two months.
Sales prepping is a stressful time due to increased daily intake of grain and longer
periods of stall confinement. Include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per grain meal
during all periods of confinement.
Training is stressful because of the intensity of regular exercise and physical
exertion. Grain rations are dramatically increased to meet energy demands.
Prolonged periods of stall confinement, reduced grazing and frequent shipping add
to the anxiety. Include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per grain meal for the
duration of training.
Showing is often stressful because horses must endure transport and environment
changes. Include Neigh-Lox at 4 oz. per grain meal two weeks prior to the show,
during the show and two weeks following the show.
Shipping long distances often causes anxiety in horses. Include Neigh-Lox at the
rate of 4 oz. per grain meal two weeks prior to shipping and continue
administration for two weeks following shipping.
Following treatment with omeprazole, include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per
grain meal to encourage normal digestive function.
Cribbing may keep young horses from eating proper amounts of forage and grain,
which in turn may slow growth. In a study conducted by the University of Bristol
in the United Kingdom, scientists evaluated the effectiveness of Neigh-Lox on
decreasing the incidence of cribbing in foals. The trial concluded that the degree of
ulceration had diminished considerably in crib-biting foals that had received Neigh-
Lox (3). Include Neigh-Lox at the rate of 4 oz. per grain meal.
Can Neigh-Lox be used just prior to racing?
Yes, Neigh-Lox can be used immediately prior to racing, unlike other ulcer-
controlling preparations.
In what form does Neigh-Lox come and what is the daily recommended dose?
Neigh-Lox is a palatable pellet that can be fed alone or mixed with a feed. The
recommended daily dose for weanlings is four ounces, while yearlings and adult
horses should receive eight ounces.
How is Neigh-Lox packaged?
Neigh-Lox is packaged in 3.5-pound and 25-pound buckets. The 25-pound bucket
will last an adult horse approximately 50 days.
How much does a daily dose of Neigh-Lox cost?
The cost of a daily dose of Neigh-Lox varies depending on the age of the horse.
Neigh-Lox is much more economical than other preventative measures.
Transportation Tips
Despite their size and strength, horses are amazingly easy to transport. Horsemen
often don’t think twice of loading them into vans and trailers and driving across
state lines for horse shows, sales, veterinary attention, and breeding shed
appointments. Elite breeding and performance horses often fly to their destinations.
While traveling may seem routine to caretakers, it is anything but ordinary for their
equine cargo.
Add Neigh-Lox to Your Horse’s Travel Bag
Research has shown that horses experience several physiological changes during
transport. Though these findings might be expected in young horses or those with
limited travel experience, seasoned travelers were found to have similar responses.
Cortisol, a hormone closely linked to stress, was significantly higher in transported
horses than horses in a familiar environment.
Heart rate, a well-documented measure of calmness, was raised in loaded horses
by 18 beats per minute, approximately 50 to 75% over normal resting heart rate.
Stress often manifests as an unwillingness to eat during a trip, as shown by a
recent study completed in Scotland.
Horses loaded in a stationary trailer spent almost 75% of their time eating hay,
while the same horses ate hay only 25% of the time when the trailer was moving.
When a horse does not eat consistently, certain changes occur in the
gastrointestinal tract, particularly the stomach. Consumption of hay stimulates the
flow of saliva, which is an effective buffer of stomach acid. Horses that refuse to
eat hay for long periods of time or eat small amounts intermittently often develop
gastric ulcers due to an increase in stomach acidity.
Reducing Stress with Neigh-Lox
As the perfect preventative against the effects of stress, Neigh-Lox
sets up a protective barrier between gastric acid and the delicate mucous
membranes that line the stomach.
promotes a normal gastric environment, protect against excess gastric secretions
that might cause horses to develop a sour disposition, a poor hair coat, and a
noticeable decline in performance.
Recommendations for Using Neigh-Lox
To help relieve the physiological effects of stress during transport, horses should
be given Neigh-Lox. The ideal time to begin supplementation is two weeks prior to
departure. Because it is a pelleted feed, Neigh-Lox can be mixed quickly and easily
into the horse’s grain meal. Supplementation with Neigh-Lox should continue
throughout the trip and for two weeks afterward.
Weanlings should be given two ounces in each grain meal with no more than eight
ounces given in one day. Yearlings, two-year-olds, and mature horses can be given
four ounces in each grain meal with no more than sixteen ounces given in one day.
INGREDIENTS THAT WORK
What causes gastric ulcers?
Gastric ulcers are caused by excessive acid
accumulation in the stomach. The acid irritates the
stomach lining and causes discomfort. This problem
is common in stabled horses on high-grain and low-
forage diets such as pleasure horses, horses in
training and horses being prepared for sales.
Increased levels of stress may also be a factor in the
development of ulcers.
What is Neigh-Lox and how does it work?
Neigh-Lox contains coating agents that quickly
neutralize excess gastric secretions and protects the
nonglandular portion of the stomach. Neigh-Lox
promotes a normal gastric environment.
How can Neigh-Lox help horses in training?
Neigh-Lox reduces the stomach discomfort often
experienced by stressed horses. When a horse feels
well, it eats better, trains better, races better, and
shows better.
Can Neigh-Lox be given to any horse?
Horses of all ages, from weanlings to pensioners, can
be fed Neigh-Lox.
What are the benefits of incorporating Neigh-Lox
in a weanling’s diet?
The stress of weaning often precipitates stomach
discomfort. Feeding Neigh-Lox just before weaning
will increase the likelihood of a normal gastric
environment.
Is it safe to use Neigh-Lox as a prophylactic in
weanlings and yearlings before gastric problems
arise?
Yes, Neigh-Lox is completely safe for prophylactic
use in horses of all ages.
Is aluminum toxic to horses?
Studies have shown that a daily intake of 1500 ppm
of aluminum, an active ingredient in Neigh-Lox,
causes no adverse side effects in horses. The
maximum recommended daily dose of Neigh-Lox
contains only 930 ppm.
How does Neigh-Lox interact with other
supplements?
Neigh-Lox will not interfere with the purported
actions of other supplements nor will other
supplements reduce the efficiency of Neigh-Lox.
SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED
Recent Research Linked to Increased Incidence of
Gastric Ulcers in Recreational Horses
Researchers at Iowa State University are shedding
light on gastric ulcer prevalence in recreational
horses. Once thought only to be a menace to elite
equine athletes, a recent study has revealed that
horses develop gastric ulcers within five days of
exposure to a recreational show or event. Signs of
gastric ulcers include poor attitude, decreased
appetite, weight loss, chronic colic and diarrhea, dull
coat, and decreased performance.
Recent Research Linked to Increased Incidence of
Gastric Ulcers in Recreational Horses
Researchers at Iowa State University are shedding
light on gastric ulcer prevalence in recreational
horses. Once thought only to be a menace to elite
equine athletes, a recent study has revealed that
horses develop gastric ulcers within five days of
exposure to a recreational show or event. Signs of
gastric ulcers include poor attitude, decreased
appetite, weight loss, chronic colic and diarrhea, dull
coat, and decreased performance.
In a study published in the Journal of the American
Veterinary Medical Association, Scott McClure,
DVM, PhD concluded that gastric ulcers occur in as
many as seven of 10 horses subjected to normal
activities related to weekend show travel.
Twenty horses were used in the study. At the onset
of the study all were housed in paddocks and through
the use of endoscopy were found to have normal
stomachs with no signs of ulceration. Ten of the
horses were then exposed to a course of events
similar to those that would occur during a weekend
horse show: four hours of transport to an unfamiliar
facility; three days of light training; near-constant stall
confinement; twice-daily feedings; and a four-hour
return trip. The other ten horses served as the control
group and remained in the paddock at the original
location. On the day after the horses returned from
their journey, all 20 underwent a second endoscopy.
Of the ten horses that traveled, seven developed
gastric ulcers within five days. In addition, two of the
control horses developed ulcers, most likely due to
the inevitable social re-organization of the herd after
the removal of the other horses.
This study reveals how quickly horses can develop
gastric ulcers even when used for recreational
purposes such as weekend horse shows. The
research done by McClure and coworkers highlights
the necessity for preventing gastric ulcers in horses.
Neigh-Lox is a nutritional supplement designed
specifically to maintain normal digestive function in all
horses. A stomach kept healthy by Neigh-Lox
translates into top performance, anywhere and
anytime.
Neigh-Lox is a palatable, pelleted supplemented that
comes in a handy, travel-size 3.5-pound bucket or a
25-pound bucket.
What causes gastric ulcers?
Gastric ulcers are caused by excessive acid
accumulation in the stomach. The acid irritates the
stomach lining and causes discomfort. This problem
is common in stabled horses on high-grain and low-
forage diets such as pleasure horses, horses in
training and horses being prepared for sales.
Increased levels of stress may also be a factor in the
development of ulcers.
What is Neigh-Lox and how does it work?
Neigh-Lox contains coating agents that quickly
neutralize excess gastric secretions and protects the
nonglandular portion of the stomach. Neigh-Lox
promotes a normal gastric environment.
How can Neigh-Lox help horses in training?
Neigh-Lox reduces the stomach discomfort often
experienced by stressed horses. When a horse feels
well, it eats better, trains better, races better, and
shows better.
Can Neigh-Lox be given to any horse?
Horses of all ages, from weanlings to pensioners, can
be fed Neigh-Lox.
What are the benefits of incorporating Neigh-Lox
in a weanling’s diet?
The stress of weaning often precipitates stomach
discomfort. Feeding Neigh-Lox just before weaning
will increase the likelihood of a normal gastric
environment.
Is it safe to use Neigh-Lox as a prophylactic in
weanlings and yearlings before gastric problems
arise?
Yes, Neigh-Lox is completely safe for prophylactic
use in horses of all ages.
Is aluminum toxic to horses?
Studies have shown that a daily intake of 1500 ppm
of aluminum, an active ingredient in Neigh-Lox,
causes no adverse side effects in horses. The
maximum recommended daily dose of Neigh-Lox
contains only 930 ppm.
How does Neigh-Lox interact with other
supplements?
Neigh-Lox will not interfere with the purported
actions of other supplements nor will other
supplements reduce the efficiency of Neigh-Lox.
SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED
Recent Research Linked to Increased Incidence of
Gastric Ulcers in Recreational Horses
Researchers at Iowa State University are shedding
light on gastric ulcer prevalence in recreational
horses. Once thought only to be a menace to elite
equine athletes, a recent study has revealed that
horses develop gastric ulcers within five days of
exposure to a recreational show or event. Signs of
gastric ulcers include poor attitude, decreased
appetite, weight loss, chronic colic and diarrhea, dull
coat, and decreased performance.
Recent Research Linked to Increased Incidence of
Gastric Ulcers in Recreational Horses
Researchers at Iowa State University are shedding
light on gastric ulcer prevalence in recreational
horses. Once thought only to be a menace to elite
equine athletes, a recent study has revealed that
horses develop gastric ulcers within five days of
exposure to a recreational show or event. Signs of
gastric ulcers include poor attitude, decreased
appetite, weight loss, chronic colic and diarrhea, dull
coat, and decreased performance.
In a study published in the Journal of the American
Veterinary Medical Association, Scott McClure,
DVM, PhD concluded that gastric ulcers occur in as
many as seven of 10 horses subjected to normal
activities related to weekend show travel.
Twenty horses were used in the study. At the onset
of the study all were housed in paddocks and through
the use of endoscopy were found to have normal
stomachs with no signs of ulceration. Ten of the
horses were then exposed to a course of events
similar to those that would occur during a weekend
horse show: four hours of transport to an unfamiliar
facility; three days of light training; near-constant stall
confinement; twice-daily feedings; and a four-hour
return trip. The other ten horses served as the control
group and remained in the paddock at the original
location. On the day after the horses returned from
their journey, all 20 underwent a second endoscopy.
Of the ten horses that traveled, seven developed
gastric ulcers within five days. In addition, two of the
control horses developed ulcers, most likely due to
the inevitable social re-organization of the herd after
the removal of the other horses.
This study reveals how quickly horses can develop
gastric ulcers even when used for recreational
purposes such as weekend horse shows. The
research done by McClure and coworkers highlights
the necessity for preventing gastric ulcers in horses.
Neigh-Lox is a nutritional supplement designed
specifically to maintain normal digestive function in all
horses. A stomach kept healthy by Neigh-Lox
translates into top performance, anywhere and
anytime.
Neigh-Lox is a palatable, pelleted supplemented that
comes in a handy, travel-size 3.5-pound bucket or a
25-pound bucket.
