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Annoucements 07 April 2010

Annoucements 07 April 2010 FREE MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION Effective 2nd March 2010 to 30 April 2010, new representative who purchase one case lot of alpha lipid lifeline will be entitled to free membership but without starter kit. For new representative who purchase 3000PV in one order, he or she will receive a blue colour non woven bag starter kit. Contents of starter kit during this promotion period includes Flip Chart , CD, Membership Application forms, Purchase Order forms and a handbook of Code of Conduct set by Direct Selling Association Malaysia. Please call office should you require any further information. 55th ROYALTY CONVENTION The 55th Royalty Convention ticket is available for sale now. The ticket price is RM50.00 per person inclusive lunch for the afternoon session and RM250.00 per person with free 1 pc Bio Rejuv Cleansing Bar and soap container for Gala Dinner. If you purchase a table of 10 paxs, you just need to pay at special discounted price of RM2250 only. Kindly register early to avoid disappointment. Please make sure you maintain 150PV and 800GV monthly to qualify for Royalty. We would like to emphasize that according to the Terms and Conditions of Distributor Agreement Form Section 34:-The Royalty Club and other bonuses which may not form part of the official Compensation Plan are paid at the Company's discretion and recipients must be personally present at the prescribed time at the convention at which the recognition is presented to collect such items, or forfeit the right to receive them. The Company reserves the right to review all non compensation Plan Cash and other incentives from time to time. This means you need to register and present for the Royalty convention to qualify for Royalty Bonus. CLOSING DATE Members are encouraged to submit their sales earlier so that they can monitor their group sales more effectively. As such the company has come up with advance notice of closing date for the next 6 months. Details are as follows:- April - 29 Apr 2010 May - 27 May 2010 June - 29 June 2010 Please take note that June 30 is the close off for our company's Financial Year. Members who submit their July sales on this day, can only collect their stock the next day that is 1 July 2010 after 12 noon due to stock take. July - 29 July 2010 August - 26 Aug 2010 September - 29 Sept 2010 All submission must reach our office before 5pm on the closing day and Strictly no top-up is allowed after this date. New Image Malaysia Website : www.newimageasia.com.my Members are advised to log on to our local website at : www.newimageasia.com.my to check for updated news and promotions. Distributor's Personal Mailing Address We would like to bring to your attention that members are not allow to use Company's address for their personal correspondences. For your information, should we receive any member's personal letter, it will be redirected to the sender. Downline's Sales Submission Recently we received quite a number of complaints from members that they have placed their orders and paid directly to their uplines but yet their sales were not submitted to the company. Kindly take note that any uplines that were found to commit such an offence. Their membership will be terminated and all bonus and commission will be forfeited. Online Ordering Please be informed that online ordering is available now. Kindly call office for further details.

Annoucements Media Release: April 22 2010

Media Release: April 22 2010 New Image surges into the world's "Top 100" direct sales rankings New Zealand health and wellness product manufacturer New Image Group has been named as one of the world's Top 100 direct sales companies. New Image was ranked at number 81 in the list compiled by the leading industry publication Direct Selling News (http://www.directsellingnews.com/). The awards were announced at a special event in Austin, Texas in the United States. Direct Selling News' global web editor, Yasmin Waring, says there is an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 direct selling companies worldwide. Data from the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations shows the immense size of the global direct selling industry with annual sales of US$114 billion, driven by 65 million distributors. New Image is the only company of the published Direct Selling News Top 100 global list from Australasia and one of four in the wider South East Asia area. The other three are from Malaysia and Thailand. The majority of the list is made up of 61 US companies lead by the giant Avon with its annual sales of US$10.3 billion. Graeme Clegg, Founder and Chairman of New Image Group, says the award is a real tribute to the 26 years New Image has spent in researching, developing and selling its unique colostrum-based and other health / wellness related products. "The power of the direct selling model is not generally understood by most New Zealanders," Mr Clegg says. "However, that is changing. During the recent global financial crisis, many outstanding New Zealand business people have taken a closer look at direct selling models and recognised its alternative opportunities for good income streams. "Direct selling can provide substantial catch-up incomes for people that may have been victims of redundancy, share market and finance company collapses and tightened bank lending practices. In Malaysia and Taiwan for example, New Image has distributorships earning in excess of NZ$1 million a year." The majority of New Image's 100,000 (and increasing) sales force is outside of New Zealand in countries such as Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Africa and Japan. And the company is aggressively expanding into more countries and looking for entrepreneurial-minded people to drive its growth, targeting high performing leaders. Mr Clegg says New Image has done exceptionally well to be included in this prestigious group. New Image has been a member of the Direct Selling Association of New Zealand since 1990 and Mr Clegg has been a board member of the Association for the past five years. He and New Image's vice president Asia Pacific NH Chua were recently key note speakers at the annual conference of the Australian Direct Selling Association. New Image Group: Enhance the health and well-being of people throughout the world, leveraging the power of colostrum as the essence of life

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Genuine New Zealand Alpha Lipid Colostrum & Stem Cell products. NEW ZEALAND BASED - NEW ZEALAND OWNED FINEST GRADE ALPHA LIPID COLOSTRUM & STEM CELL PRODUCTS - FROM THE ORIGINATORS Alan Simmons of Colostrum4health.com & Shauna McLean (Woman's Day Article) Lunch on Gold Coast Early in November 2009, Alan Simmons accompanied by Graeme Clegg the modern day innovator of colostrum lunched with Shauna McLean and her husband Neil at Sanctuary Cove, Queensland. Shauna was everything the Woman's Day article described, bubbly and full of life, "dancing" as she walked from the car to the restaurant. For someone who such a short time ago was confined to a wheelchair with Multiple Sclerosis this certainly was a stunning result and one that defied "medical" explanation. Shauna told me that she began to feel changes almost immediately after taking the first colostrum drink and her progress was amazing. Shauna talked about her periods of "Martini" like fog every morning feeling like a drunk, her inability to do anything and the pain. She told me how her vision began to clear very quickly and now she has excellent vision, her sudden bust of energy and how the anger and depression vanished. We talked about the tens of thousands who are following her example and the disappointment and anger she feels when the media and so called "professionals" call her a fraud without ever having known her in her darkest hours. Or having the decency to look at her medical records. She puts a lot of that down to mischievous people looking after their own interests. Now that she is well and full of life Shauna's next mission is get her teeth fixed. She explained her teeth have suffered badly from the sudden MS type falls. She described them as a "flat on face" forward collapse and that she could not use her hands and arms to break the fall. Consequently chipped and bleeding teeth were not uncommen. Shauna started taking the Lifeline Breakfast drink and only moved onto the Alpha Lipid Capsules when she was unable to get the Lifeline however most of her remarkable recovery was due to the Alpha Lipid Lifeline Drink. She told me that since the article she has heard from so many ill people all over the world who have had life changing results after following her example. People with Parkinsons Disease, Diabetes Type 1&2, Depression, Motor Neuron Disease, Macular Degeneration, Muscular Dystrophy and many others are constantly in touch telling her of their experiences. We talked about her upcoming tour of New Zealand and requests to visit the United States and how she was looking forward to travel without a wheelchair. We also talked at length about how the new targeted products, colostem and cellworx were showing even more startling results with even better products to come as New Images R&D team had uncovered even more secrets to increasing the effectiveness of their products. The international spotlight has been shifted to this innovative way of repopulating stem cells with nutrition and thanks to Shauna's story the world now knows about it This was one brave and remarkable woman who has come forward to tell the world her incredible story so that others may follow and have a chance at some relief from these terrible degenitive disease. Stem Cell Colostrum- Adult Stem Cells- Colostrum4health.com

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ALPHA LIPID COLOSTRUM Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Can children take colostrum? Absolutely. Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image can help growing children in many ways, from better concentration, increased memory plus children have a higher tendency to catch colds and illness from other schoolmates and Alpha Lipid colostrum will help immensely. Can I take colostrum with other supplements and medications? Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image actually helps your body and works to regulate your body's absorption rates. Alpha Lipid Colostrum heals the digestive tract so well that all substances eaten internally (food, herbs, natural healing substances, and medications) will become more bioavailability to the body. Although Alpha Lipid colostrum has no known drug interactions, you may find that the other supplements and medications that you are taking could have a more pronounced amd beneficial effect. Do the immunoglobulins and growth factors in colostrum survive pasteurisation? Tests carried out on Alpha Lipid colostrum (which is flash pasteurised at 72o C for 15 seconds) show that Alpha Lipid colostrum from New Image retains its bioactivity during this process. How Does colostrum Differ From Plain Milk? Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image not only contains all the goodness of milk but also contains significant levels of growth promoting and disease fighting substances commonly referred to as growth factors, immune factors and immunoglobulins. These substances are also present in milk but at negligible levels. Further, Alpha Lipid colostrum has a much higher protein, vitamin, and mineral content and is lower in lactose. How does colostrum interact with other medicines and supplements? Alpha Lipid Colostrum actually helps your body, and works to regulate your body's absorption rates. In effect, you will be getting more bang for your buck with everything you consume, whether it is water, supplements or food. You will be getting greater benefits because your body will be able to utilise the constituents more. You may even find that you don't need to take as much as normal because your body is able to absorb all the nutrients. How does colostrum produce the anti-aging results? Alpha Lipid Colostrum works with your body to utilise its natural substances and increases your overall health. After puberty our body begins slowing down the production of growth hormones. These hormones are necessary for the reproduction of all of our body's cellular tissue. It has been shown that by age 80 we are producing virtually no growth hormones and thus, we age and die. Alpha Lipid Colostrum's growth factors are the actual hormones that stimulate the normal reproduction of body cellular tissue. Normal reproduction means just that (normal) not aged, cancerous, wrinkled, or weakened. The New England Journal of Medicine (a few years back) stated that the most effective anti-aging process would be simply the replacement of growth hormones at proper levels to slow, possibly stop and even reverse the aging processes. How Does Colostrum Work? The main function in the new-born is in the form of transfer of passive immunity from the mother to the child. The mother has been exposed to a variety of environmental factors and organisms to which her immune system has produced antibodies during her lifetime. In transfer of passive immunity the mother passes on her complement of antibodies to these various factors onto her offspring. In humans and apes the mother passively immunises her young in-utero by passage of antibodies through the placenta. In animals where maternal antibodies do not pass the placental barrier (horses, cattle, pigs, and sheep) the young are passively immunised immediately after birth by way of colostrum. In these species the maternal antibodies present in the colostrum are absorbed directly through the gut in the first few days following birth. How much colostrum should I take? The amount of Alpha Lipid colostrum you take varies from person to person. The label suggests 2 to 3 capsules twice daily, but if you are recovering from an injury you may want to start by taking more than this. Also, if you feel a cold or flu coming on, you may want to increase your dosage, to help you recover more quickly and relieve your symptoms. I am vegetarian and I do not eat animal food. Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image is neither animal nor vegetable. We take very good care of our cattle and make sure they are healthy and live a long happy life. Mother Nature produced colostrum for every mammal on Earth and it is by far the healthiest choice as a food and health supplement. With that said, the choice is completely yours as to whether you use Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image or not. Is Bovine Colostrum Safe? Bovine colostrum has been used for years as a food supplement. It's use and safety is well documented. Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image is completely safe; it has no negative side effects and is a whole and natural food that can be consumed in ANY quantity. There are absolutely no toxicity levels. Further, the manufacture and use of dairy products and their associated safety and nutritional benefits are also well known. Thorough quality control management of the entire manufacturing process, from collection of the colostrum through to packaging and storage, ensures that Alpha Lipid colostrum from New Image is delivered in perfect condition, certified to be fit for human consumption. Should I be taking colostrum if I am pregnant? Alpha Lipid Colostrum definitely will not hurt you or your foetus, but as always with anything you take during pregnancy, you should check with your health care professional first. Once your baby is born, it would be beneficial to start taking Alpha Lipid colostrum right away. Alpha Lipid Colostrum will help boost your immune system, which suffers during child birth. It will help you recover faster and Alpha Lipid Colostrum will also help you to lose those extra pounds associated with pregnancy much more quickly. What are Antibodies? Antibodies are very specialised molecules that are produced by the body's immune system. They are produced in response to the host being exposed to an immunogenic or foreign substance (antigen) such as an infectious microbe. Their action is to ward off and/or neutralise potential disease-causing agents. An important feature of antibodies is that they are directed specifically to the antigen that induced their formation. What are growth factors? Growth factors are very small bioactive molecules, which promote growth and maturation of various cell types and tissues. They are found in very high concentrations in Alpha Lipid colostrum. They not only stimulate normal growth and development but also help regenerate and accelerate the repair of aged or injured muscle, skin, bone, cartilage and nerve tissues. Growth factors also stimulate the body to burn fat for fuel instead of muscle tissue in times of fasting or dieting. They also help build lean muscle and have been shown to have a positive effect on athletic performance. What are Immune Factors? In addition to immunoglobulins, there are other substances in Alpha Lipid colostrum that have an immune function. Collectively, these are termed "Immune Factors". Their function is to complement the various functions associated with the immune response. What are Immunoglobulins? The immunoglobulins are a group of specialised bioactive proteins or molecules found in serum and other tissue fluids, including the milk of all mammals. There are five classes of immunoglobulin that are recognised in mammals - Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Immunoglobulin E (IgE), and Immunoglobulin D (IgD). The function of these molecules is to bind to invading organisms and to activate specific actions that help prevent to prevent infection and to rid the body of disease causing agents. They function in cell killing, inflammation and prevention of bacterial and viral attachment. The most prevalent class of immunoglobulin in all species is IgG. Immunoglobulins have an integral role in the immune defence system in that they form antibodies. What if I'm a sports person? Sports people's bodies need optimum nutrition and they frequently injure themselves when playing sport. Using Alpha Lipid colostrum is vital for sports people, both for optimum and faster rates of healing after injury. Referring to the growth factors, these help build lean muscle and have been shown to have a positive effect on athletic performance. What if I'm lactose intolerant? The amount of lactose in Alpha Lipid colostrum is scant - 163 mg. in two capsules compared to 13,000 mg. in one 8-oz glass of milk. In fact, we know of people with severe lactose intolerance since young who have taken Alpha Lipid colostrum successfully, with no ill effects. Further, they later became lactose tolerant and could use a full range of dairy products. Any discomfort would more likely be a sign that Alpha Lipid colostrum is healing the digestive tract. What if I'm over weight? Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image is great for making the body work more effectively, which makes weight loss easier. As mentioned previously, growth factors stimulate the body to burn fat for fuel instead of muscle tissue, in times of fasting or dieting. Why do I need colostrum, as an adult? The human body produces the maximum amount of growth factors in the early twenties. Once puberty has passed, our bodies begin the aging process by gradually producing less of the immune and growth factors that help us fight off disease and heal damaged body tissue. Alpha Lipid Colostrum is the only natural source of these life-giving components. Why is Colostrum important? Colostrum is the first food that is available to the new-born. It is not only highly nutritious but also contains substances (immunoglobulins and immune factors) that help to stimulate and augment the new-born's immune system thus helping to protect the vulnerable new-born from it's new potentially harmful environment (passive transmission of immunity). Further it contains substances (growth factors and cytokines) which act to stimulate the development, maturation and proliferation of various tissues and organs. The significance of colostrum is best illustrated in farm animals, such as the horse, cow, goat, sheep and pig. In these animals passive transmission of immunity occurs after birth in the form of colostrum. If these animals do not receive colostrum in the first 12 - 24 hours following birth, they have a very good chance of not surviving (mortality rates of up to 25% have been reported). Why New Zealand Colostrum? New Zealand Alpha Lipid Colostrum is recognised as the world’s premium colostrum. Why? Because it is collected only from pasture-fed cows, that are pesticide, antibiotic and hormone free. New Zealand has a strong competitive advantage in colostrum production due in part to NZ's dairy cows all calving during a single three-month period each year. This means NZ Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image is collected in bulk and transported in a fresh chilled state from farms to the processing plant, in the same way as milk. This is a critical production advantage, because gentle handling, and low temperature collection and process technology preserve Alpha Lipid Colostrum's active ingredients. In other countries, colostrum is collected in batches until there is enough to process. This means it must be stored for long periods before processing, so it is frozen. Rapid freezing and rapid thawing techniques prior to processing may cause damage to the protein molecules and may compromise the integrity and biological activity of the immunoglobulins, growth factors and other biologically active components. The absolutely best source of colostrum is from the early milk of pasture fed, non-hyperimmunised, healthy New Zealand cows. It is our temperate climate combined with our farming practices which make New Zealand the absolute best supplier of Alpha Lipid colostrum. Further, New Zealand milk products are renowned worldwide for their quality and consistency in both manufacture and supply. International quality auditors to ISO 9001 standards certify the testing laboratories and all manufacturing facilities. Side Effects? There are no negative side effects when using Alpha Lipid Colostrum from New Image and the growth factors produce significant positive side effects, which are: •Reduces wrinkles •Accelerates fat burning •Regulates mood swings •Balances blood sugar levels •Increases performance •Accelerates wound/tissue healing •Increases mental alertness For more CLICK HERE

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Summary The fatty acid composition of human milk in Slovenia has not been investigated previously. In the present investigation the fatty acid composition of colostrum lipids from 41 Slovenian women recruited the third day post partum in three Slovenian hospitals (Celje, Koper and Ljubljana) was analysed. The coefficient of variation for the measurement of individual fatty acids participating more than 0.1 % was from 2 to 6 %. According to regional areas, there were significant differences (P<0.05) in polyunsaturated fatty acids contents of colostrum lipids both of n-6 [linoleic (C18:2), gamma-linolenic (C18:3)] and n-3 series [alpha-linolenic (C18:3), octadecatetraenoic (C18:4), eicosatrienoic (C20:3) and docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6)]. The linoleic acid represented between 12.6 % (Koper) and 17.4 % of total fatty acids (Ljubljana) in colostrum lipids. The alpha-linolenic acid accounted from 0.7 % (Koper) to 1.1 % (Ljubljana) and the average linoleic to alpha-linolenic acid ratio was 16.8. The lowest portion of docosahexaenoic acid in colostrum lipids was in Ljubljana (0.35 %), whereas the highest in Celje (0.49 %, P<0.05). Differences in fatty acid composition of colostrum lipids in various regions of Slovenia are presumably due to regional differences in dietary habits. Food Technol. Biotechnol. 38 (2000) 149-153. UDC 612.664:577.161.4 ISSN-1330-9862 FTB-1011 original scientific paper Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Human Colostrum Lipids in Slovenia: Regional Differences Natasa Fidler* and Karl Salobir University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Institute of Nutrition, Groblje 3, SI-1230 Domzale, Slovenia Received: January 11, 2000 Accepted: March 28, 2000

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Ayurveda adds to protection from H1N1 – Cow Colostrum !

PUNE: Calling Gau piyush' or cow colostrum a powerful nutritional immunity solution that could help arrest the spread of the H1N1 flu, noted computer scientist Vijay Bhatkar on Wednesday said that the solution should not be considered a cure but a supplement to other medication. Cow colostrum is a thick lemon yellow coloured secretion produced by cows for about 72 hours after the birth of a calf. Addressing a news conference here along with a few medical practitioners in the city, Bhatkar pointed out that this solution, that has its origins in Ayurveda, was now available in capsule form. Bhatkar's recently founded Institute of Integrative Healthcare (IIHc) started research on this solution almost three years ago. "But we started focusing on the H1N1 flu only a few months ago. Our focus was on nutritional immunology inspired by Ayurveda rather than vaccine-based immunology. Different countries have different conditions, so it is vital for each and every country to look for a solution to the illness themselves," said Bhatkar. Stressing the fact that the solution was only meant to be a supplement to the medication for H1N1 and not a replacement, Bhatkar said that it could be taken by both those suffering from H1N1 and those who want to take some kind of preventive measures. The task force formed by the institute to conduct research on the solution include a mix of medical practitioners and Ayurveda practitioners and G T Phanse, the former deputy director of the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL). "The colostrum contains about 20 specific antibodies and it also has antibacterial properties," said Ramesh Patil, a member of the task force. The solution has already been tried on 7,000 patients successfully during the course of the research, 20 per cent of them displayed influenza-like symptoms. "We have not been able to obtain the necessary permission to test it on those suffering from the H1N1 flu but we are in talks with various authorities including the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) who have promised to get back to us," said Bhatkar. On being asked about the effectiveness of the solution, another task force member, Vinod Marathe, said that it starts taking effect within an hour after it is consumed. "It quickly builds up your immunity system and the effect only gets stronger. The antibodies start functioning immediately," he added. He also clarified that the solution was not advisable for those who were lactose intolerant Source: The Times of India

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Colostrum, which is the breast milk produced during the last part of pregnancy and the first few days after the birth of the baby, differs from mature milk in appearance, nutritional content, and volume. Although a typical feeding of colostrum is only a teaspoon (5ml) or less, it contains a large amount of protective immunoglobins that give the baby his/her first protection against infection. It is much more yellow in appearance than mature milk and has a thick, sticky consistency. Article ARS Equine Colostrum Refractometer Patrick McCue, DVM, Ph.D., Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists Colorado State University Colostrum - 'Liquid Gold' for the newborn foal Colostrum is the thick, sticky yellow fluid produced by the mammary gland of the mare during the last few weeks of pregnancy. It is comprised of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and electrolytes. Colostrum is rich in antibodies or immunoglobulins that are critically important for immune protection of the newborn foal. The process by which foals acquire antibodies from the colostrum of their dam is called passive transfer of immunity. The epitheliochorial-type placenta of the horse prevents in utero transfer of antibodies from the mare to the fetus. As a consequence, foals are born without any antibody protection. The newborn foal is thus entirely dependent on antibodies from colostrum for protection against infection during the early neonatal period. The mammary gland selectively concentrates antibodies (primarily IgG class and some IgM class antibodies) from the blood of the mare during the last two to three weeks of pregnancy. The mammary gland is capable of directly producing some IgA class antibodies that are found in colostrum. The average IgG concentration in equine colostrum is approximately 7,000 mg/dl (70 g/L) and ranges from 3000 to 12,000 mg/dl (30 to 120 g/L). Under normal circumstances, a foal will stand and nurse within 1-2 hours after it is born. Specialized cells in the small intestinal mucosa called enterocytes absorb the colostral antibodies by a process termed pinocytosis. The enterocytes engulf droplets of colostrum from the intestinal lumen, transfer the droplets in small vacuoles across the cell and then discharge the contents into lymphatic vessels. The lymphatics subsequently transport the antibodies to the blood stream. The capacity of the small intestine to absorb and transfer antibodies is greatest during the first 6-8 hours after birth. It declines substantially after 12 hours and within 24 hours after birth the specialized intestinal cells are replaced by cells incapable of transferring antibodies. Consequently, ingestion of colostrum by the foal after 24 hours of age will not result in an increase in blood antibody levels. Foals need to ingest approximately two to three liters of good quality colostrum within the first few hours of life to acquire sufficient antibodies to protect against infectious diseases. Mares produce colostrum only once in the course of a pregnancy. Colostrum will be rapidly depleted as the foal nurses throughout the first day of life. Within 24 hours after foaling, the mammary gland no longer contains colostrum and the milk produced thereafter does not contain high concentrations of antibodies. Failure of Passive Transfer The term 'failure of passive transfer' or FPT refers to inadequate uptake of antibodies from colostrum by a neonate. Failure of passive transfer puts the foal at significant risk of infectious diseases early in life. It has been estimated that failure of passive transfer occurs in 10-20 % of foals. The most common cause of FPT is premature lactation. Mares that drip or run milk for hours prior to giving birth are losing colostrum that is vital to the survival of the foal. Other causes of inadequate transfer of antibodies include poor quality colostrum, failure of colostrum production (i.e. due to fescue toxicity), inability or lack of desire by the foal to nurse, prematurity, dysmaturity, foal rejection by the mare and failure to absorb antibodies that are ingested. Young maiden mares and aged broodmares may produce colostrum of lower quality than middle-aged mares. Determination of passive transfer success is determined in foals 24 hours of age or older. Foals with blood IgG levels of ≤ 400 mg/dl are considered to have failure of passive transfer. Foals with levels between 400 and 800 mg/dl are considered to have partial failure of passive transfer, while foals with IgG levels > 800 mg/dl have adequate passive transfer of antibodies. Note: assessment of foal blood IgG levels at 12 hours of age may identify early potential cases of FPT and allow for supplementation with oral frozen-thawed colostrum, if necessary. Please consult with your veterinarian regarding IgG testing in neonatal foals. Evaluation of colostrum Evaluation of mare colostrum immediately after foaling and prior to nursing can be helpful in predicting if failure of passive transfer is likely to occur. This is especially true in situations in which colostrum has been lost due to premature leakage from the mammary gland, or if the colostrum quality is poor. Quantitative measurement of IgG levels in colostrum can be obtained by a radial immunodiffusion (RID) assay. Unfortunately, the RID technique is not a test that can be performed easily on a farm and takes approximately 24 hours to obtain results. Qualitative assessment of colostrum can be performed using a colostrometer or by a sugar (Brix) refractometer. The colostrometer measures the density or specific gravity of colostrum. Colostrum with high IgG levels has a greater density and therefore a higher specific gravity. Determination of the specific gravity of equine colostrum is dependent on accurate measurement of an exact volume (15 mls) of colostrum. Small errors in volume measurement lead to inaccuracy of specific gravity determination. Refractometry measures the concentration of dissolved solids in a solution. In the case of a Brix refractometer, a small amount of colostrum is placed on the prism and the light plate is closed. The colostrum is then spread evenly across the prism. The refractometer is held in the direction of a light source and the deviation or refraction of light is evaluated on a scale as a percentage score. Colostrum with a low amount of dissolved solids (i.e. low IgG level) will have a lower amount of light scatter and a lower percentage score. Colostrum with high amounts of dissolved solids (i.e. high IgG levels) will cause more light scatter and a higher percentage score. Refractometer evaluation of equine colostrum has been shown to be highly repeatable (R= 0.98) and highly correlated with IgG levels (R=0.85) as measured by the radial immunodiffusion assay. 1,2 ARS Equine Colostrum Refractometer The ARS Equine Colostrum Refractometer is a Brix refractometer calibrated to evaluate mare colostrum. The test is rapid (less than one minute), repeatable, and uses a small volume of colostrum (1-3 drops). The steps involved are: 1. A small amount of colostrum (i.e. 1 ml) is collected immediately post foaling before the foal nurses (Figure 1).

Figure 1 2. One to two drops of colostrum are applied to the prism surface of the refractometer (Figure 2).

Figure 2 3. The daylight plate is closed, effectively spreading the colostrum across the surface of the prism. 4. View through the eyepiece while holding the refractometer in the direction of a light source. 5. Note the level or location of the color (blue) on the scale. The scale contains graduations (%) and a quality assessment score for accurate interpretation (Figure 3).

Figure 3 Interpretation and Colostrum Management The relationship between refractometry percentage, IgG content as determined by RID assay and overall colostrum quality assessment is presented in the table below (modified from Knottenbelt et al3):

Successful passive transfer of antibodies from the mare to her foal depends on many factors, including quality and quantity of colostrum, timing of the ingestion of colostrum, health status of the foal, and absorption of antibodies by the small intestine. Assessment of colostrum quality evaluates only one component of the passive transfer process. However, if it can be determined that the quality of the colostrum produced by a mare is inadequate, the foal can be supplemented with additional frozen -thawed colostrum of good quality or with an oral colostrum substitute containing equine antibiodies. Refractometer evaluation of colostrum is also valuable in determining the quality of colostrum to be harvested and stored in a colostrum bank. Owners and farm managers are strongly encouraged to maintain a supply of equine colostrum frozen at – 20 C. A total of 250 to 500 mls of colostrum may be safely harvested from postpartum mares without adversely affecting passive transfer to their own foals. The best colostrum donors are healthy mares that have had one or more foals previously and that have been vaccinated 4-6 weeks prior to foaling. Ideally, the colostrum should have a refractometer score of 25 % or higher and be tested for the presence of anti-RBC antibodies, to prevent the possibility of neonatal isoerythrolysis or jaundice foal syndrome. Frozen colostrum can be safely stored for up to 1-2 years. Please consult with your veterinarian regarding testing, banking and usage of frozen colostrum. References 1. Cash RSG. Colostral quality determined by refractometry. Equine Veterinary Education 1999;11:36-38. 2. Chavatte P, Clement F, Cash R, Grongnet J-F. Field determination of colostrum quality by using a novel, practical method. Proceedings of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Conference 1998;44:206-209. 3. Knottenbelt DC, Holdstock N, Madigan JE. Equine Neonatology Medicine and Surgery. Saunders, Edinburg, pp 393-394. About the Author... Patrick M. McCue, DVM, Ph.D., Equine Reproduction Specialist Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University COLLECTED BY : KAZI ASHRAFUL ISLAM

New Zealand Colostrum Do you need an immune boost? • Do you lack energy?

• Do you get colds and flu?

• Do you get stressed?

• Do you work in an air-conditioned area?

• Do you travel regularly by bus or train?

• Do you travel by air?

• Do your children come home from school or college with sickness?

If you can answer ‘yes' to any of the above, your immune system is working overtime to combat the millions of germs you and your family are encountering and bringing home each and every day. If you don't take some ‘immune' insurance you will get sick.

1. Why is everyone getting sick ?

You are constantly under attack from millions of microbes: viruses, bacteria, yeasts and parasites, all determined to invade your body and multiply there. The only way to resist this is to strengthen your immune system, and the only proven broad-spectrum immune booster is colostrum. Colostrum is "Nature's Healing Miracle", according to prominent medical doctor Donald Henderson. Medical Research shows that Colostrum is possibly the one supplement that can help everyone that's ill. And, it's the most important preventative supplement you'll ever find. 2.What does Colostrum do ? Colostrum is proven to destroy viruses, bacteria, yeasts and parasites in the stomach and intestines. Up to 80% of infections get their start in the body through the digestive system, so keeping this area protected is at the root of your good health – you should take colostrum every day. The quality of colostrums products varies widely. The best colostrums in the world comes from New Zealand. It has a clean, green climate and its pasture fed cattle are free of pesticides, hormones and diseases like foot-and-mouth and mad cow disease.

Medical Research shows that Colostrum is possibly

the one supplement that can help everyone that's ill.

And the most important preventative you'll ever find. What is Colostrum ? Colostrum is Mother Nature's first food-likely the very first nourishment you ever received as an infant. It is the nutrient-rich fluid that a mammal mother's body produces right after giving birth, and just before her milk "comes in." Colostrum contains the promise of life: immunoglobulins, growth factors, antibodies, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and other special substances designed to "prime" the body to face a lifetime of invasion by various micro-organisms and environmental toxins bent on destruction. It's the perfect first meal for a newborn baby. It's also the perfect dietary supplement for adults and children-for the rest of their lives. In recent years, the colostrum of dairy cows has been found to benefit humans in a multiplicity of ways. The discovery of colostrum's benefits is the most important to date. Why is Colostrum Exceptional? As we age, we notice it takes us a little longer to fight off a cold or flu, something aches, our energy and enthusiasm have lessened, our skin loses its elasticity and gravity takes its toll on our bodies. Our focus may turn to health and anti aging products. We may try to balance our own vitamins, minerals and herbs… many times unaware of dangerous doses and combinations. We've looked everywhere for an answer. We've asked plants and minerals for something they're unable to provide because they don't have immune systems to produce immune factors and immunoglobulins and they don't have growth factors for muscle, skin and bone.. With killer bugs at our doorstep, we need to look to what was designed specifically for the survival of our species. Aging, illness and death occur with the loss of immune and growth factors in our bodies. Medical science has shown in hundreds of published reports worldwide that these can possibly be replaced in the human body....with bovine colostrum. Why do I Need Colostrum as an Adult? Research has shown that once we pass puberty, our bodies gradually produce less of the immune and growth factors that help our bodies fight off disease and heal damaged body tissue. With the loss of these vital components, we age and die. In addition, the body is in constant battle with the toxins of society today. Due to the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the environment that we live in, vital nutrients are always being lost and Colostrum is the only natural source of these life-giving components (immune factors and growth factors). Unlike other supplements that isolate and sometimes overdose the body in unbalanced ways, Colostrum is always a perfect combination. Research has shown that Colostrum has the demonstrated ability to kill bacteria and viral invaders, stimulate tissue repair (particularly the bowel lining), stimulate fat utilization for fuel and optimize cellular reproduction (anti-aging). No other substance on the planet can provide all of these marvellous benefits The Superiority of New Zealand Colostrum From start to finish, colostrum harvested from cows raised in New Zealand is superior to any other colostrum in the world. This is all due to the ideal grazing climate, the highly regulated ranching techniques, and a multi-million dollar investment in the equipment necessary to best process colostrum. No other colostrum can compare.

Alpha Lipid Colostrum ALPHA LIPID – A breakthrough in colostrum research New Image is the pioneer of New Zealand colostrum, and one of the largest retailers in the world. At the cutting edge of bioactive neutraceutical research, its technological experience has created the most advanced colostrum formulation available today: ALPHA LIPID. What is Alpha Lipid?

New Image uses only the highest

grade New Zealand colostrum

available: Institute of Colostrum

Research, Grade 10.

To this colostrum

New Image has added

a unique coating (ALPHA LIPID), made up of added complex lipids, to produce the most effective colostrum available in the world. The ultimate delivery system Powders like colostrum, can ‘clump together' and pass through the body without being utilised. The ALPHA LIPID coating delivers the colostrum more effectively (nearly 100%) to the key areas of the body. Most colostrum additives are designed in some way to ‘alter' the function of the colostrum, but a lipid coating is different: it enhances colostrum's natural qualities to ‘magnify' its effect in the body. ALPHA LIPID also helps increase gut protection, and liver function. The ultimate antioxidant New Image colostrum is rich in Glutathione, a powerful antioxidant which is often described as ‘the ultimate antioxidant'. Antioxidants play an important part in overall good health and the prevention of disease, by scavenging for free radicals which cause disease, muscle damage, and inflammation. It has been shown that glutathione enhances athletic performance by increasing muscle strength, and increasing the capacity to exercise before fatigue sets in. Growth factors for total performance Colostrum makes the vital difference to your performance, giving you improved recovery time, increased muscular strength, more energy, improved endurance and stamina, and accelerated tissue and muscle repair. Elements that help the body grow, repair, develop and heal are collectively termed as ‘Growth Factors'. They work throughout your cells, organs, nerves, muscle and tissue ensuring proper growth and development; bringing your body to the best physical shape it can be. The growth factors present in colostrum stimulate the development of muscle tissue and bone cells leading to increased muscular strength and improved endurance, promoting an increase of up to 15% in muscle mass and a 14% increase in strength. When athletes engage in strenuous exercise, they can cause small tears in the muscle fibres. The regenerative effects of the growth factors in colostrum mean that the muscle damage is repaired more quickly. The faster you recover, the faster you can get back to training. Intestinal Health Athletes are prone to gut problems – caused by stress on the body, fatigue, damage from drugs such as antibiotics, and more notably, NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). The range of side-effects can be debilitating: gut permeability, bloating, gastric upsets, high blood pressure, water and salt retention and peptic ulcers. Growth factors in colostrum stimulate tissue repair and wound healing throughout the body and some specifically heal the gut. Colostrum has been proven to help heal gut damage and prevent subsequent damage, including that caused by NSAIDS. Immune factors and prebiotics in colostrum balance and stabilise the gut – encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria, and destroying dangerous bacteria. The gut is at the root of your health, and a healthy gut, boosts your defences against disease. With a properly functioning gut, your body is better able to metabolise everything you put into it – not just the nutrients in your diet, but also any supplements and medication you may be taking. Anti-inflammatory Inflammation is associated with strenuous exercise, and anti- inflammatories are the most commonly prescribed class of drug to athletes. Inflammation is typically centered in the joints and in the digestive tract. Inflammation is a protective response to an injury, invading foreign substance, or an internally produced substance (e.g. in auto- immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis). The body isolates and destroys the infected area or injured tissue, plus whatever is injuring it. In doing so, the area becomes inflamed and painful. New Image colostrum contains two powerful anti-inflammatory agents: Lactoferrin and Secretory Component. Studies show they inhibit the activities of inflammation-causing agents inside the body, reducing inflammation and associated pain. Colostrum reduces the need for damaging medication, and because it is a natural food, unlike NSAIDS, it has absolutely no negative side-effects – and a multitude of benefits. Increased brain functioin Phospholipids, components of ALPHA LIPID, help in increasing

brain function,

and have been associated

with improved memory. They have also shown to elevate moods and reduce the symptoms of depression. Creatine reduction Damage to muscle cells during training becomes evident when the body's levels of creatine-kinase become elevated. Athletes taking colostrum are less fatigued during training, and have less than half the levels of circulating creatine. Is Colostrum Safe? Bovine colostrum is perfect for human consumption. Unlike the colostrum of most mammals, bovine colostrum is not species -specific – any species can take it. In particular, the molecular structure of the immune and growth factors in bovine colostrum is very similar to those found in humans. The idea of harvesting colostrum is not new. Dairy farmers have been collecting colostrum for centuries to feed to calves that lose their mothers during birth, but it is only recently we have developed the technology to process colostrum for human consumption. Cows process more than is required for their new calf, so we just collect the excess. There are no harmful side effects to colostrum. Link to Colostrum Research website