FAQs

SHOULD THIS PRODUCT BE FED WITH YEAST?

We are advising users to feed MonoShield Equine with a no yeast feed. This is an important point as yeast creates an anaerobic environment. The absence of free oxygen dramatically reduces the effectiveness of MonoShield Equine.

However, if you want to continue feeding a feed containing yeast then there are ways around it.

For example; if you feed a balancer containing yeast then you can feed the balancer in the morning and MonoShield in the evening with a yeast free feed.

You can also orally dose MonoShield on an empty stomach at least one hour before feeding a feed containing yeast.

CAN MONOSHIELD LIQUID BE TOP DRESSED ONTO FEED OR DOES IT NEED TO BE SYRINGED INTO THE HORSES MOUTH?

Either is fine. If top dressing onto feed then ensure there is no yeast in the feed. If oral dosing then do so on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before hard feed (especially if the feed has yeast in it).

HOW LONG SHOULD I FEED MONOSHIELD BEFORE EXPECTING TO SEE RESULTS?

Many people see improvements within 4-6 weeks. However, we recommend feeding MonoShield for at minimum of 12 weeks (one day break required after 8 weeks) before drawing any conclusions.

IS THIS PRODUCT A MEDICINE?

No, MonoShield Equine is a dietetic complementary feed supplement as described in EU particular nutritional purpose legislation, the company does not make any medicinal claims in relation to product efficacy.

IS THIS PRODUCT HIGH IN IODINE?

Yes, potassium iodine is an important part of the MonoShield technology. EU feed regulations have a clear upper limit on equine supplements containing Iodine and this product is fully compliant and within these maximum limits when fed according to feeding instructions.

WHY IS IT ONLY RECOMMENDED TO FEED FOR 8 WEEKS?

The particular nutritional purpose claim we make for the regeneration of skin and appendages has a condition that advises users to finish an 8 week course of supplementation and take at least one day break before deciding to continue feeding for a further 8 week cycle.

DOES MONOSHIELD EQUINE CONTAIN ANY INGREDIENTS WHICH CONTRAVENE COMPETITION RULES?

No, Monoshield Equine does not contain any ingredients which contravene IHRB, Jockey Club, BSJA or FEI rules.

DO YOU HAVE TO REST HORSES WHILST SUPPLEMENTING WITH MONOSHIELD EQUINE?

No. One major advantage of MonoShield Equine is that horses do not need to be rested during supplementation.

SHOULD YOU SPLIT MONOSHIELD EQUINE OVER 2 FEEDS?

No. Feed once a day for best results.

DOES MONOSHIELD EQUINE HAVE TO BE FED ON AN EMPTY STOMACH?

No. One major advantage of MonoShield Equine is that it doesn’t need to be fed on an empty stomach. It is simply mixed with feed once a day.

CAN YOU WORM HORSES WHILST SUPPLEMENTING WITH MONOSHIELD EQUINE?

Yes, horses can be wormed as usual when being supplemented with MonoShield Equine.

IS MONOSHIELD EQUINE SUITABLE FOR HORSES WITH EQUINE METABOLIC SYNDROME (EMS)?

Yes, MonoShield Equine is suitable for horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

IS MONOSHIELD EQUINE SUITABLE FOR FOALS AND OLDER HORSES?

Yes, MonoShield Equine is suitable for horses of all ages but should NOT be fed to mares in foal.