StressGuard is the fast-acting, concentrated liquid supplement for the moments livestock are under the most pressure: weaning, transport, feedlot induction and sudden diet change. It helps calm the animal through the stress event itself, and it supports immune function at exactly the point stress is knocking it down, which is when animals are most vulnerable to going backwards. Where the year-round products build long-term herd health, StressGuard is built for the high-pressure events where producers want to see results in days, not seasons. Every kilogram an animal loses on the truck is a kilogram already paid to grow, and StressGuard helps protect it.
Designed for transport, weaning, feedlot induction and diet change
Helps support hydration and recovery during stressful events
Lower stress to ensure success
Every batch NATA tested
FeedSafe accredited
Nil withholding
3-year shelf life
Why producers choose StressGuard
Immune Support
Stress knocks immune function when animals are mixed, trucked and yarded. Key trace minerals with amino acids help hold immune function and metabolic stability when intake drops.
Transport
Supports calmer travel and helps reduce weight shrinkage, assists hydration in transit, supports a faster return to feed and water, and aids in reducing dark cutters to support MSA grading.
Weaning
Supports a calmer transition through separation, encourages an earlier return to feed and water, and helps animals settle and adapt quicker with less time spent sulking.
Feedlotting
Supports smoother induction and helps animals go back onto feed faster, with less downtime after trucking.
Diet Change
Helps animals adjust through a major feed transition, supporting intake and metabolic stability when the ration or pasture changes suddenly.
Reproductive Support
Helps support reproductive performance through stress events such as transport and handling.
Active ingredients
Every LivestockIQ supplement combines highly bioavailable trace elements, naturally derived amino acids and fulvic acid electrolytes, with targeted ingredients added where needed for specific production challenges.
Together, these ingredients support nutrient absorption, feed utilisation, animal health and performance to help livestock thrive when it matters most.
Key times to use
StressGuard is designed to be used before planned stress events to help livestock better prepare, recover and maintain performance. For best results, apply 3–7 days before the event wherever possible.
Select a stress event below to see when to apply StressGuard and the benefits it supports.
Before transport
Support livestock before transport to help reduce the impact of travel-related stress and encourage a faster return to feed and water after arrival.
Transport benefits
- Supports calmer behaviour during travel
- Helps reduce weight shrinkage during short and long-haul transport
- Assists hydration and electrolyte balance throughout transit
- Encourages a faster return to feed and water following transport
- Helps reduce the risk of dark cutters and supports MSA grading outcomes
- Flexible application via water supply before loading
Weaning
Add to water as cattle enter the yards, or dose cow and calf a week prior.
Weaning benefits
- Supports a calmer transition during separation
- Encourages an earlier return to feed and water
- Helps livestock settle and adapt more quickly
- Assists in reducing overall weaning stress
- Can be applied before or immediately after weaning
Feedlot entry
Help livestock adapt to new environments and dietary changes while supporting feed intake and recovery.
Feedlot benefits
- Supports smoother induction into feedlot systems
- Encourages livestock back onto feed sooner with less downtime
- Assists feed intake and feed utilisation during dietary transition
- Supports recovery and performance prior to exit and processing
- Supports immune function during induction
Diet changes
Use during significant feed changes to support rumen function, nutrient utilisation and a smoother nutritional transition.
Diet change benefits
- Assists livestock during major feed changes
- Supports feed utilisation during dietary transition
- Helps maintain nutrient uptake when feed quality changes
- Supports ongoing animal health and productivity
Yarding & handling
Apply before intensive handling or management procedures to help livestock better cope with physical and environmental stress.
Yarding & handling benefits
- Supports livestock during periods of increased handling
- Helps maintain hydration and nutrient status
- Assists recovery following stressful management events
- Works alongside existing nutrition programs
Dose rates
StressGuard is designed to provide targeted nutritional support during periods of stress.
For best results, dose over 3 days through the water trough using the ProDispenser. StressGuard can also be added to feed at the dose rates below, or used as directed by your vet. While the formulation remains active in the animal’s system for up to 6 weeks, it is intended for strategic use ahead of planned stress events rather than routine supplementation.
Cattle
Dose per head
| Weight (kg) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|
| 100–200 | 20 |
| 201–300 | 30 |
| 301–400 | 40 |
| 401+ and breeders | 50 |
Calves on a milk-based diet
| Weight (kg) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|
| Under 60 | 2.5 |
| 61–99 | 3 |
Pour manually into the milk and split the dose over two days.
Cost per dose
RRP ex GST
| Drum size | Adult doses per drum | Adult (50mL) | Weaner (30mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1L | 20 | $4.15 | $2.49 |
| 10L | 200 | $1.76 | $1.06 |
| 20L | 400 | $1.44 | $0.86 |
| 200L | 4,000 | $1.30 | $0.78 |
| 1000L | 20,000 | $1.18 | $0.71 |
When to dose
- Transport: 3 to 7 days before trucking, never within 24 hours of loading.
- Weaning: add to water as cattle enter the yards, or dose cow and calf a week prior.
- Feedlot and containment: add to water on entry.
Examples
100 adult cows × 50mL = 5L
70 weaners at 200kg × 20mL + 30 at 300kg × 30mL = 2.3L
Cow–calf units: dose cows at 50mL and calves by average calf weight, through the same trough.
Goats & Sheep
Dose per head
| Weight range | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|
| Lambs/kids under 30kg | 2.5 |
| Lambs/kids over 30 kg | 5 |
| Adult sheep and goats | 10 |
Examples
200 ewes × 10mL = 2L
150 lambs over 30kg × 5mL = 750mL
Ewe and lamb units: dose ewes at 10mL and lambs by weight, through the same trough.
Cost per dose
RRP ex GST
| Drum size | Adult doses per drum | Adult (10mL) |
|---|---|---|
| 1L | 100 | $0.83 |
| 10L | 1,000 | $0.35 |
| 20L | 2,000 | $0.29 |
| 200L | 20,000 | $0.26 |
| 1000L | 100,000 | $0.24 |
Lamb and kid doses cost less again. Goats are the same cost as sheep.
When to dose
- Transport: 3 to 7 days before trucking, never within 24 hours of loading.
- Weaning: add to water as lambs or kids enter the yards, or dose ewes and lambs a week prior.
- Feedlot and containment: add to water on entry.
Target analysis
Every batch of StressGuard is independently analysed by a NATA-accredited laboratory to verify the concentration of its essential trace elements.
While the analysis table shows the target levels of each mineral, the performance of StressGuard comes from more than trace elements alone. Its formulation combines chelated trace elements, amino acids from seagrass and kelp and natural electrolytes to support livestock through periods of physical and environmental stress.
Unlike conventional mineral supplements, this integrated delivery system helps maximise nutrient availability where it matters most.
| Essential elements | Target result | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boron, B | 900 | mg/L |
| Cobalt, Co | 2,600 | mg/L |
| Copper, Cu | 1,500 | mg/L |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3,300 | mg/L |
| Manganese, Mn | 1,900 | mg/L |
| Potassium, K | 200 | mg/L |
| Selenium, Se | 1,500 | mg/L |
| Sodium, Na | 2,000 | mg/L |
| Sulphur, S | 13,000 | mg/L |
| Zinc, Zn | 2,500 | mg/L |
More than minerals
16 AMINO ACIDS
Sourced from kelp and seagrass extracts, these amino acids are the building blocks of protein production and help livestock better utilise both dry and green feed. Key amino acids include glutamic acid, threonine, arginine and glycine, the ones that matter most under stress.
Chelated Trace Elements
StressGuard contains highly bioavailable chelated trace elements, including copper, zinc and selenium, to support immune function, tissue repair and recovery during periods of increased physical and environmental stress.
Natural Electrolytes
Derived from fulvic acid, the natural electrolytes assist nutrient transport throughout the body. Fulvic acid is highly soluble and naturally binds with minerals, helping move nutrients into cells where they can be more effectively utilised.
Application methods
Transport
For best results, apply StressGuard 3–7 days before transport. Avoid dosing within 24 hours of trucking, as the formulation requires time to take effect.
Livestock must drink the dosed water for StressGuard to be effective. If you’re not using a ProDispenser, avoid adding large amounts of product directly to the water at once, as this may discourage livestock from drinking.
Custom dosing schedules can be tailored to your operation. Contact Head Office on (08) 8725 4668 for advice.
Dispense StressGuard through the water trough over 3 days with the ProDispenser. No pumps, no power, no daily dosing.
Measure. Connect. Dose. Repeat.
1. Measure: Calculate the dose for the number and weight of your livestock. Example: 200 breeders × 50 mL/head = 10L.
2. Fill & connect: Pour the dose into a clean, empty DosingDrum, leaving about 20% air space, then securely attach the ProDispenser.
3. Dose: Place the drum upside down in the trough and let it float freely. The ProDispenser slowly releases the product over 3 days as water replaces it. At the end, empty any remaining liquid into the trough.
4. Repeat: One dose lasts up to 6 weeks and covers any stress events in that window. After that, return to your year-round ULTRANEX or MEGANEX program, or dose again for the next event.
Important
- Never attach the ProDispenser directly to a full product drum.
- For best results, empty and refill the trough with fresh, cool water before dosing.
- A small amount of light, tea-coloured liquid left in the drum after 3 days is normal.
- For small doses, add water to the DosingDrum if it needs extra weight to stay stable.
- Do not mix with other products in the water supply, including urea.
- No ProDispenser, or a shorter dosing window? Divide the dose evenly and apply manually. Example: 12L over two days = 2L morning, noon and night each day.
Add the full required dose directly to the tank 3–7 days before transport.
Example: If trucking at 9:00 am Monday, apply the dose by Friday morning.
Keep the tank operating normally and, where multiple tanks are used, dose the tank closest to the livestock.
Important
- Use a clean tank with minimal sediment.
- Avoid overflowing the tank to prevent product loss.
- Maintain water flow to keep StressGuard evenly suspended and ensure stock have continuous access to dosed water.
If a ProDispenser is unavailable, divide the total dose into three equal applications over two to three days.
Example: total dose of 1L
- About 330mL per day over three days, or
- About 330mL in the afternoon, 330mL the following morning and the remaining 330mL that evening.
1L doses 20 adult cattle (50mL) or 100 adult sheep or goats (10mL).
Spread applications evenly and ensure livestock have uninterrupted access to the dosed water.
Avoid adding too much product at once, as highly concentrated water may discourage animals from drinking.
Begin applying StressGuard to hay 3–7 days before transport.
Apply one-third of the total dose each day over three days and mix with sufficient water to coat the hay evenly.
Example: If trucking on Monday morning, apply StressGuard on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Weaning
Pre-weaning in the paddock
When dosing cows and calves before weaning, calculate the dose based on the number and weight of each class of livestock.
Example:
200 weaners @ 250kg = 30 mL/head = 6L
200 cows @ 50mL/head = 10L
Total dose = 16L
Add the required dose to a clean drum, attach the ProDispenser and place it in a clean trough for a minimum of three days. Once dosing is complete, pour any remaining solution into the trough.
Follow-up: Six weeks later, return to your year-round ULTRANEX or MEGANEX program (StockForce for sheep).
Post-weaning in the yards
Place the ProDispenser into the trough as soon as weaners enter the yards. Avoid placing it earlier, as the water may become too concentrated before livestock begin drinking.
Example:
200 weaners @ 250kg = 30 mL/head = 6L
Prepare the ProDispenser as above and leave it in the trough for at least three days before emptying any remaining solution into the trough.
Follow-up: Six weeks later, return to your year-round ULTRANEX or MEGANEX program (StockForce for sheep).
FAQ
When should I dose StressGuard before trucking?
Three to seven days before and never within 24 hours of loading. It needs time to be absorbed in the animal’s system, so a dose as the truck pulls up is too late. Get it in a few days ahead of weaning, transport or feedlot entry.
Do I run StressGuard on top of my year-round LivestockIQ supplement?
No, it replaces that dose, it doesn’t add to it. At weaning or before trucking, StressGuard stands in for the year-round dose, then the year-round program picks up again six weeks later. Never run two LivestockIQ products through the trough at once. The six-week timing isn’t a strict rule. If your trucking or weaning plans change, StressGuard can be used safely as long as it’s at least 2 weeks since your last LivestockIQ dose.
I poured it into a small trough and the stock won't drink, why?
The concentration is too high, which puts animals off the water. Use the ProDispenser, which meters it evenly over three days, or split the dose across the day (morning, midday, evening) so it’s never too strong at once.
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