A high Energy supplement formulated specifically for Camels.
The racing camel's ability to perform, largely depends on the ability of
the blood to transport oxygen and energy to hard working muscles.
Two essential requirements for performance are:
Compared to horses, camels do not use as much energy to move at
moderate and high speeds. At 8 metres/second, a horse uses twice as much
energy. Camels are capable of great feats of athletic endurance. They
can run at relatively high exercise intensity before lactic acid
accumulates in muscles and blood. Camels race most efficiently using
aerobic energy production. This signifies the importance of optimum red
blood cell levels to transport sufficient oxygen and energy.
Red Blood Cell Count is Critical
Training does not significantly increase red blood cell numbers in
camels and the spleen of the camel does not hold huge red blood cell
reserves. It is critical that adequate red blood cell count is
maintained at all times for optimum performance. Muscle fatigue onset
relates primarily to the level of lactic acid in muscle and is usually
determined by the energy reserves available. Lack of high energy
phosphorus essential to replenishment of ATP (fuel muscle contractions)
can often be a critical factor in lactic acid accumulation. In addition,
many camel disease conditions result in loss of red blood cells which
require immediate treatment.
Packed Cell Volume is Important
The Packed Cell Volume (PCV) is regularly monitored by veterinarians,
and camels perform best at PCV levels between 27-33%, this is lower than
is seen in horses. The normal Red Blood Cell count (RBC) in Camels is
8.24- 9.65 x 1012/Litres, similar to horses. Low PCV can be associated
with stress or digestive problems, such as indigestion and grain
overload, parasites and trypanosome infections. Low PCV's often rise
dramatically after treatment with iron supplements and vitamins. A high
PCV level in Camels is often related to an imbalance of electrolytes or
water, performance suffers after the PCV rises above 35-36%.
Iron Supplements are commonly used
Iron is an essential part of haemoglobin in blood, many enzymes are
involved in cell respiration and myoglobin in muscles. Without iron, red
blood cells cannot transport oxygen. Camels in racing camps on high
grain diets, limited roughage or green feed need to maintain optimal
iron levels. Most camel trainers will supplement iron when serum iron
levels fall to about 70ug/dl or less (normal is 50-150). Oral iron
supplements are commonly used in most camel camps. If the need is acute,
iron injections are recommended.
Energy Plus contains high energy glycerophosphates plus iron and added
levels of choline to satisfy the requirements for optimum performance.
The four forms of glycerophosphate found in Energy Plus have the added
benefit of stimulating and maintaining appetite in camels. Choline is
added to meet the increased demands on the liver created by stress and
to improve the absorption of iron. Under stressful conditions created by
intense physical exertion, maximum performance requires peak liver
function. To maintain serum ferritin levels iron is available in two
forms; ferric ammonium citrate and ferrous sulphate. This enables
optimum iron levels for maximum oxygen transfer.
Use Energy Plus for:
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improved liver function (choline)
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rejuvenating tired muscles (glycerophosphates)
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stimulating appetite (glycerophosphates)
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maintaining blood count (iron)
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improving endurance (glycerophosphates)
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