Kira Kanerva, dressage rider & veterinarian recommends
“Zylkene is our trusted product for stressful situations—whether it’s transporting a young horse or introducing a competition horse to a new environment. It supports calmness naturally, helping maintain focus and performance confidence without causing drowsiness.”
—Kira Kanerva, dressage rider, veterinarian
Zylkene Equine 1000 mg
Product Description
Zylkene Equine 1000 mg – Support for Horses in Stressful Situations
Zylkene Equine is a complementary feed for horses
and foals developed to help reduce reactions to
stressful and demanding situations. It contains
natural alpha-casozepine, derived from milk casein.
The product has an apple flavor and is easy to
administer by mixing it directly into feed.
Product Information and Composition
Zylkene is safe even for long-term use and
can also be used for pregnant mares and foals. 
Composition: Maltodextrin, casein
(trypsin-hydrolyzed bovine casein).
Why Choose
Zylkene Equine is a complementary feed for horses and foals developed to help reduce reactions to stressful and demanding situations.
It contains natural alpha-casozepine, derived from milk casein. The product has an apple flavor and is easy to administer by mixing it directly into feed.
Applications
A horse’s daily life can sometimes involve unexpected challenges, and Zylkene helps horses adapt to changes more calmly.
Typical situations where it may be useful include:
1. Handling and care: Shoeing and veterinary visits.
2. Environmental changes: Moving to a new stable, herd changes, or weaning.
3. Travel and restrictions: Transport and stall rest required during recovery.
4. Behavioral challenges: Overreacting to sounds or visual stimuli, or other behavior-related issues.
Product Information and Composition
Zylkene is safe even for long-term use and can also be used for pregnant mares and foals.
Crude protein 19,5 %, Ash 9 %, Sodium 2 %, Crude fat 1 %, Crude fiber 1 %
Composition: Maltodextrin, casein (trypsin-hydrolyzed bovine casein).
Dosage Instructions
Zylkene Equine is available as a powder in convenient 4 g sachets. Mix the contents of the sachet with a small amount of feed and ensure the horse consumes the entire dose at once.
1. Predictable situations: Start administration 2 days before the event. For some horses, better results may be achieved if supplementation begins 5–7 days earlier.
2. Long-term use: Can be used in courses of 1–2 months, for example when the environment changes. After 20 days of use, it is recommended to reassess the situation.
IMPORTANT: Owners of competition horses must check current anti-doping regulations (Hippos, SRL, FEI), as alpha-casozepine is a regulated substance in competition settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly does Zylkene Equine work?
The effect usually becomes noticeable within 1–2 days after starting supplementation. For best results, start administration a few days before a known stressful event.
Can Zylkene be given as a preventive measure?
Yes. It is a safe and effective support in anticipated stress situations, such as New Year fireworks, clinic visits, or other environmental changes.
Will picky horses eat it?
Yes. The product is apple-flavored and is generally very well accepted by horses.
Kira Kanerva, dressage rider & veterinarian recommends
“Zylkene is our trusted product for stressful situations—whether it’s transporting a young horse or introducing a competition horse to a new environment. It supports calmness naturally, helping maintain focus and performance confidence without causing drowsiness.”
—Kira Kanerva, dressage rider, veterinarian