The nutrition and metabolism of the racing camel could be viewed as being somewhere between a ruminant and a horse. The presence of an immature rumen means that the intestine prior to the small intestine will be susceptible to a wide range of bacterial and metabolic challenges. The extent of the challenge will depend upon a number of factors, for example feeding regime, environment and level of competition.

The beneficial effect of volatile fatty acids, arising from soluble fibre fermentation in the small intestine for reducing the population of e.coli, is well documented. Furthermore, recent research has shown the positive effect of oligosaccahrides in reducing populations of "harmful" bacteria, which lead to an increase in the number of "beneficial" bacteria. These findings have come from investigations into the importance of fermentable/digestible soluble fibres in both animal and human nutrition. A frequent observation from these studies has been a significant improvement in feed intake.

Camels Breakfast has been designed as a selection of specific fruit and vegetable fermentable/digestible soluble fibres, as an aid to improving the overall metabolism of the intestine. The selection has not only taken account of the immature rumen, but also the small and large intestine of the racing camel. Bioflavanoids, essential oils and antioxidants have been added to facilitate the positive effect of the soluble fibres.

Camels Breakfast has been specifically designed as a supplement for racing camels. It contains vitamins, bioflavanoids, biologically active peptides and antioxidants.

The vitamin Ubiquinone is vital in the muscle cells to optimise energy production.

Bioflavanoids have been added to reduce the inflammatory response, reduce the allergic histamine reaction and to stimulate T-cell formation.

Biologically active peptides are included not only as co-factors in the biochemical pathways of energy production, but also for other key physiological effects, such as improvement of intestinal metabolism and immuno-facilitation.

During rigorous exercise "free radical formation" takes place in all tissues and particularly in the muscles. These radicals lead to unfavourable metabolic conditions in all the body's tissues, leading to a slower return to peak performance, a lowered immune response and reduced health status. This is why a specific blend of antioxidants is also included in the product to minimise the negative effects of "free radicals".

• increase the population of beneficial bacteria
  
• improve intestinal metabolism
  
• improve hind gut integrity

Camels Breakfast should be fed to the camel (guideline weight 250-350kg liveweight) at 300-600 g per day. During the racing season it is strongly recommended that 1kg per day is fed.

Camels Breakfast is supplied in 10kg bags. It is recommended that the bags are kept closed during storage in a cool, dry condition. The product has a shelf life of 6 months from date of manufacture.