Ruie Bridge, Kohekohe Station, Gisborne
Scientists have developed STAMINA as a nutritionally complete food specifically for NZ working farm dogs. But what improvements will you notice in them out on the farm?
You will SEE the difference in your working dogs. This could include:
- Increased energy levels, for longer periods
A high fat, high protein, low carbohydrate diet allows the advantageous fat adaptation process to occur. This enables your dog to use fat for fuel (as opposed to storing it) and rather than having to convert carbohydrates into energy (which would require a constant source of carbohydrates), dogs can tap into this more abundant energy supply.
Fat adaptation also means that more limited sources of energy (including muscle glycogen and glucose stores) are preserved and fatigue is delayed, increasing stamina. - Less bone and soft tissue injuries
This is due to reduced muscle fatigue, which can be a result of fat adaptation. - Faster recovery
High amounts of protein help with muscle repair and building. - Better body condition
A high fat content helps maintain body condition. - Shiny coat
Fatty acids increase coat gloss and reduce dry, flaky skin. - Greater immunity
Higher omega oil levels can improve immune resistance and the ability to fight infection and disease. Omega-3 and omega-6 are found in canola oil, an ingredient in STAMINA. - More likely to eat despite being tired or stressed
A high fat percentage increases palatability. - Less incidents of bloat or torsion
An energy-dense formula means that smaller portions provide sufficient calories, without the need for large servings. - Less faecal bulk to hamper performance
A high fat content increases digestibility and allows maximum nutrient delivery, meaning less faecal waste.
STAMINA Dog Roll ingredients:
Meat, meat by-products and fat from beef, chicken, lamb and pork, milk protein, canola oil, rice, citrus extract, natural gelling agent, preservative (Potassium sorbate, Sodium nitrite), vitamins and minerals, acidity regulator, salt, prebiotics, antioxidant.
STAMINA Station Block ingredients:
Meat, meat by-products and fat from beef and lamb, flaxseed oil, citrus extract, vitamins and minerals.
The health and energy benefits of STAMINA dog food are clearly visible to many farmers.