YOU ONLY HAVE TO USE STRIKE ONCE TO SEE ITS EFFECT. The introduction of Strike marks a major advance in maintaining pigeon health and condition. It is not an antibiotic but a unique combination of natural plant derived sulphur containing compounds and avian specific lactic acid bacteria. The plant extract helps prevent the spread in the intestine of pathogenic micro organisms, however, the truly remarkable thing about this plant extract - which is called allicin, - is that it is completely harmless to the friendly bacteria of the gut. The other ingredient is a live population of beneficial lactic acid bacteria able to colonise the intestine of the bird, the division of this activity makes Strike unique. In effect, Strike replaces the harmful bacteria in the gut and replaces them with beneficial types. When would you as a pigeon fancier use STRIKE ?. The times of use are when its needed of course, say in the case of loose droppings which all lofts suffer from at various times of the year, usually when the birds are under some kind of stress from breeding, ill health or racing. We certainly recommend its use for 5 days before pairing birds up, and the same a couple of weeks before racing begins. It is the first thing any fancier should reach for when the birds are experiencing loose droppings or just generally looking 'sorry for themselves'. If the loft has problems and antibiotics are being used (always use GEMTHEPAX at the same time), give the birds 2/3 days of STRIKE to help reseed the gut. This ensures that the bad bugs don't get a chance to re-establish themselves. STRIKE should be given at least once a week to your birds and we recommend every Sunday, this is important during racing as birds can often bring problems back from a stressful race or from other birds they have had contact with in the race basket. Remember the old saying "You are only as clean as your dirtiest club member". How very true that saying is, fanciers should be on their guard in this day and age as there is so much disease around, especially for young birds. If you are experiencing trouble, our advice is to immediately put the birds onto GEMTHEPAX mixed onto the corn and STRIKE into the drinkering water. More often than not this will resolve the problem, but if it persists, have them looked at by a qualified avian veterinary surgeon. Never resort to indiscriminate use of antibiotics, it never pays in the long run. Bottle sizes:- 500g - 200g - 100g (back) TRIKANOX Trikanox represents a significant step forward in pigeon healthcare and provides fanciers with a totally natural product containing three powerful active ingredients which work together to boost the pigeons defences against diseases. Two of these properties have been shown by independent research to exhibit anti-protozoal and anti fungal properties. Active Component 1 - Mixed Alkaloids The first component of TRIKANOX is a mixture of plant Alkaloids with the dominant one being Berberine, which has been scientifically proven to have extensive activity in preventing the growth of many micro-organisms including protozoa such as Trichomonas. Active Component 2 - Allicin The second active component of TRIKANOX is allicin. This non antibiotic sulphur containing plant ingredient is now recognised as having a dramatic inhibitory effect on a wide range of micro-organisms including protozoa. Active Component 3 - Echinacosides The plant family Echinacea has long been associated with beneficial effects on the immune system. Scientific evidence is now showing that certain components within the plant are largely responsible for these effects. The end result is that the Echinacosides can boost the pigeons normal defence mechanisms. 100g & 200g pots (back) FLIGHT FUEL Flight Fuel is unique in providing the most important multiple co-factors which are essential to the maximum release of sustained power in the racing pigeon. FLIGHT FUEL contains five essential co-factors to the "energy pathway". Each of these act almost like "spark plugs" along the energy chain, ensuring it keeps moving at an optimum rate.It would be very often pointless to try to improve energy efficiency and hence performance by targeting one particular point in the chain, as all that will happen is that an additional deficiency somewhere else in the chain will then become the limiting factor. FLIGHT FUEL targets all major points along the energy chain 150g & 300g pots (back) PROGEM PLUS A UNIQUE TRIPLE ACTION PRODUCT - Progem-Plus is a complex nutritional supplement comprising amino acids, immuno-stimulants, vitamins, trace nutrients combined with beneficial probiotic bacteria and a sulphur - rich plant extract. The microbial supplement comprises beneficial lactic acid bacteria which create a stable environment within the gastro intestinal tract and reduces the need for precious energy to be expended averting adverse challenges. The benefits of vitamin and trace nutrient supplements cannot be underestimated. Although often present in small or even minute amounts, trace nutrients are of major importance. Trace element deficiencies tend to be subtle but quite insidious in their effects. Similarly, vitamins are organic substances which are required in remarkably small amounts for maintenance and normal development and their absence/defiency can have dire consequences Simply add to birds drinking water. 200g pot (back) IMPACT A powerful high energy tonic containing a complex mix of absorbable iodine's, active iron, cobalt, sodium molybdate and pure Vitamin B12. all carried on a high energy base. Impact helps: * Natural resistance * Thyroid gland function * Stimulates metabolism * Purges the blood * Produces pink clean skin * Birds seem to blow up We recommend that fanciers use IMPACT twice a week during racing and three days a week to birds that are about to be paired up. Use at least once once a week in the stock loft throughout the year. 250ml bottle size (back) ENERGY OIL Twice the Calorific value of Glucose/Carbohydrates due to having a mixture of coconut and palm kernel oils that have been extra refined and purified. It is a clear oily fat with little odour or taste and fortified with vitamin E to ensure maximum anti-oxidant effects. This unique mixture of fatty acids ensures quick metabolism (used efficiently by the body of the bird),which means there is a reduced amount of fat deposited and it has a calorific value of 8Kcal/ compared to glucose/carbohydrates which have 4Kcal/g. Energy Oil also has different absorption and metabolism properties so as not to interfere with glucose/carbohydrate or other fat metabolisms, unlike other fats and Oils. Gem Energy Oil is more readily digested, absorbed and metabolised and is instantly available for the bird when there is a need for large amounts of energy during racing, breeding and recuperation. Simply mix 3ml per kg of corn 3 times per week. 300ml bottle (back) GARDEX Gardex has been developed by Gem Supplements in collaboration with some of Europe's leading researchers on garlic. The following have been reported in scientific literature as the major properties of garlic. * Anti microbial activity * Detoxification and anti antidioxodent activity * Reduction of serum lipids * Blood thinning or anti - coagulant activity Of these the most important to the pigeon fancier are the antimicrobial, detoxification, and blood thinning activities, as these will have the effect of enhancing performances from pigeons. gardex also contains added Vitamin C to boost overall conditioning of the birds. Simply add to drinking water 100g & 200g pots (back) GEM ULTRA-VITS A combination of top class vitamins, minerals, amino acids and electrolytes in a water soluble form, all of which are essential for birds throughout the year, especially during periods of racing and ill health. Simple to use just add one scoop to each litre of the birds drinking water once or twice per week, or for three days after an illness. 100g tubs (back) ELECTRO-B A highly effective and bioavailable liquid supplement which helps balance the body electrolytes (salts) in the pigeons. Body salts are essential to help maintain and replace lost body fluids, especially during hot weather and racing. Electro - B also contains B group Vitamins which are required for growth, metabolism, skin, blood (anti body production) digestion and the nervous system. Strongly recommended during the racing season, especially when the weather is hot. Young birds are prone to get over excited and can quickly become dehydrated. Also use when birds are experiencing loose or wet droppings. Use 5ml per 2.5 litres of water 200ml bottle size (back) GEM-GARLIC Designed for those fanciers who prefer to give Garlic as an oil on the food. Simply add approximately 15 drops onto 1kg of corn and mix. 200ml bottles (back) AQUA-GUARD A Natural Water Sanitiser that is based on a specific blend of organic acids which decontaminates drinking water. It protects the water from yeast's, viruses, bacteria and fungi, and unlike chemical sanitisers which birds shy away from because of the smell and taste, our product actually makes the water more palatable to the bird so they readily accept it in the drinkers. 500ml bottles (back) LIVER TONE The Liver is a remarkable organ with multiple functions, the metabolic functions are countless. The Liver is intricately involved in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, in storage of vitamins and minerals and in many other essential physiological processes. The high energy diets fed to pigeons in this highly competitive era are rich in fats and Oils. These high energy diets can result in fat being deposited in the Liver and abdomen, especially in highly stressed racing birds. LIVER TONE has been specially developed to speed up the mobilisation and transportation of important fatty acids through the blood stream to storage depots in the body cavity. Some fatty acids are also exported to the breast muscles and are stored in the red muscle fibres where they are ready to be used as the key source of energy for prolong flight. This is called the Lipotropic factor which also speeds up the utilisation of fatty acids in the liver itself. Recent scientific research has shown that the Liver is of vital importance to racing pigeons and is some thing that has, in the past been over looked. Gem have produced Liver Tone to overcome problems associated with the Liver. The benefit of the Lipotropic effect should not be underestimated. Liver Tone contains ingredients that have vital Lipotropic functions. Easy to administer simply add to drinking water of birds. 150ml bottles (back) OUR BREEDING PROGRAMME PRODUCES YOUNG BIRDS FULL OF HEALTH AND VIGOUR To breed quality young birds we recommend the following programme. It has produced excellent breeding results for many thousands of fanciers world-wide, so we have no hesitation in advising our customers of its merits. On this programme week one is two weeks before birds are paired up. Week 1 TRIKANOX for 5/7 days ( Canker/coccidiosis etc are one of the main reasons for poor breeding results ) Week 2 IMPACT for 3 Days GEMTHEPAX for 2 Days STRIKE Sunday Week 3 GEMTHEPAX for 3 Days week of pairing IMPACT for 1 Day STRIKE Sunday Week 4 IMPACT 2 Days Hens lay GEMTHEPAX for 2 Days STRIKE Sunday Week 5 GEMTHEPAX for 3 Days Sitting GARDEX 1 Day STRIKE Sunday Week 6 GEMTHEPAX for 2 Days GARDEX 1 Day STRIKE Sunday Week 7 GEMTHEPAX 4 Days per week ( This is important! you will see why on weaning ) STRIKE Sunday ( Continue week 7 until you wean Y.B.s) (back) RACING PROGRAMME Sunday STRIKE Monday GEMTHEPAX FLIGHT FUEL Tuesday GEMTHEPAX FLIGHT FUEL Wednesday IMPACT in Drinker GEMTHEPAX FLIGHT FUEL on corn main meal Thursday IMPACT in Drinker Friday Clear water (ELECTRO-B if weather is hot) Saturday ELECTRO-B (If Birds have had a hard race GEMTHEPAX on first feed) Give race team TRIKANOX for 3 consecutive days once per month FOR YOUNG BIRDS UNTIL TRAINING / RACING BEGINS We suggest the following routine TRIKANOX for 5 consecutive days. Then following month and each month after give Y.B.'s 3 consecutive days on TRIKANOX GARDEX Once per week GEMTHEPAX Twice per week STRIKE Every Sunday (back)