VIGEST Liquid 500 ML

Manufacturer/Marketer: Elanco Animal Health
Product Type: Veterinary Nutritional / Animal Feed Supplement
Therapeutic Category: Energy, Appetite & Recovery Nutritional Supplement
Target Species: Cattle, Buffaloes, Calves, Horses, Foals, Sheep, Goats, Lambs, Small Animals & Poultry
Pack Size: 500 ML Bottle 

Composition

VIGEST is a liquid nutritional formulation providing a combination of:

• Essential Amino Acids
• B-Group Vitamins
• Electrolytes & Minerals
• Dextrose / readily available energy source
• L-Lysine HCl
• Iron, Magnesium and other trace nutrients

Available product information also describes the formulation as containing Dextrose Monohydrate, L-Lysine Hydrochloride, Glycerine and Propylene Glycol. 

Clinical Description

VIGEST is a veterinary liquid nutritional and energy-support supplement designed for animals experiencing poor appetite, weakness, debility, stress or increased nutritional requirements.

It supplies readily available energy together with amino acids, B-group vitamins, electrolytes and minerals to help support normal metabolism, appetite, strength and recovery. 

Indications / Recommended Uses

VIGEST may be used as nutritional support for:

• Loss of appetite / animals off feed
• Weakness and debility
• Stress and exhaustion
• Recovery and convalescence
• Additional energy requirements
• Maintenance of normal body metabolism
• Orphaned or premature young animals
• General nutritional support during periods of increased physiological demand 

Usage Instructions

For oral administration. Shake well before use.

Recommended quantities reported for VIGEST are:

Cattle & Buffaloes: 60–100 ML
Horses: 60–100 ML
Calves & Foals: 30–60 ML
Sheep, Goats & Lambs: 15–30 ML
Small Animals: 2.5–5 ML
Poultry: 0.5–1 ML per litre of drinking water 

It can be poured over feed, mixed with milk or administered directly by mouth. Frequency and duration should follow the product label or veterinary advice.

Key Benefits

VIGEST provides concentrated nutritional support to help:

• Stimulate and support appetite
• Provide readily available energy
• Support weak and debilitated animals
• Maintain normal body metabolism
• Support recovery during periods of stress
• Supply amino acids, B-group vitamins, minerals and electrolytes
• Provide additional nutritional support for young or nutritionally challenged animals 

Precautions

Use according to the recommended species-specific quantity or as directed by a veterinarian.

Persistent loss of appetite, weakness, dehydration, diarrhoea, fever or rapid deterioration can indicate an underlying disease and should not be managed with nutritional supplementation alone.

Ensure adequate access to clean drinking water and appropriate feed.

Possible Adverse Effects

VIGEST is generally expected to be well tolerated when used at the recommended amount.

Excessive administration may potentially cause digestive upset or nutritional imbalance. If an unusual reaction develops, discontinue supplementation and seek veterinary advice.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Keep the bottle properly closed after use and out of reach of children.

One available VIGEST product listing specifies storage below 30°C in a dry, shaded place. 

Important Warning

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.

VIGEST is an animal feed/nutritional supplement intended to provide energy and nutritional support. It should not replace veterinary diagnosis or specific treatment for animals with persistent anorexia, severe weakness, dehydration, infection or other underlying illness.

Rayavets Short Description

VIGEST Liquid 500 ML by Elanco is a veterinary nutritional and energy-support feed supplement containing essential amino acids, B-group vitamins, electrolytes, minerals and dextrose-based energy support. It helps support appetite, provide quick nutritional energy, maintain normal metabolism and assist weak, stressed or debilitated animals during recovery. Recommended quantities include 60–100 ML for cattle, buffaloes and horses; 30–60 ML for calves and foals; 15–30 ML for sheep, goats and lambs; 2.5–5 ML for small animals; and 0.5–1 ML per litre of drinking water for poultry, or as directed by a veterinarian.