British Breeder Magazine, February 2021

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One area that any stallion manager
recognises as being negative to sperm
quality is that of stress. Stress is closely
associated with digestive health, through
the gut-brain axis, which provides
two-way communication between the
central nervous system and that of the
digestive system. Therefore, Fertility for
Stallions includes a complex of digestive
support from pre and probiotics, and the
known mycotoxin binder, bentonite clay,
to enhance digestibility and maintain a
settled digestive system. This will be seen
in the stallion as not only maintenance of
a good Body Condition Score through
the season, but also a supportive effect
on stress. In fact, we could say,
Happy Gut = Happy Horse = Happy Semen
Secondly to stress, we recognise ageing
as a significant factor, with experts
agreeing that reproductive performance
can begin to drop from the late teens.
Yet this isn’t inevitable, as we do see
successful stallions continuing into their
twenties. Therefore, Fertility for Stallions
supports healthy natural ageing with
the inclusion of the adaptogenic herbs.
Adaptogens help the body to adapt
to physiological stress, not only from
ageing but also performance – including
sexual performance. The complex of
adaptogens included in Fertility for
Stallions have been specially chosen to
support roles in both ageing and virility.
The ability of herbal adaptogens to
target stallion behaviour puts Five
Star Fertility for Stallions into a unique
bracket. While the nutrition for semen
quality is recognised, we believe it is
unique to find a product that tackles both
semen quality and stallion behaviour.
Stallion managers agree, nothing is more
frustrating than sitting in the breeding
barn with a stallion who is not ready to
work. Therefore, Fertility for Stallions has
been uniquely formulated by NAF to
target all areas of stallion performance.
Trials
Fertility for Stallions has, over the last
four years, undergone extensive field
trials with some of the country’s leading
stallion yards. Those trials have ensured
te product is easy to feed and palatable
to even the fussiest stallions, as well as
being effective in supporting health,
virility and semen quality. Feedback
has been based on both laboratory
results on semen characteristics, and
observations of stallion behaviour and
condition.
Our trialists all agreed that they noticed
a positive difference in their stallions,
including a significant improvement in
sperm analysis and the horse’s general
condition. To trial a product is one thing,
but to commit to its long term use means
you know you saw a real improvement.
We’re pleased to report that all of our
trialists confirmed they will be keeping
their stallions on Fertility for Stallions for
the future seasons.
”On our older
stallions, the semen
quality is the best
we’ve seen in years’
Jane Holderness-Roddam &
Tessa Clarke, Owner & Stud
Manager, West Kington Stud
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