Nutritional support for healthy hooves for horses Support British manufacturing
Why Healthy Hooves? The old adage, No Hoof, No Horse emphasises how vital strong and healthy hooves are. The hoof has to bear a large proportion of the animal s weight, so the hoof is of vital importance to horse health. Recent research has shown just how common lameness is with an average 25 lameness episodes per 100 horses/annum. Management factors such as diet, veterinary hoofcare and farriery play a significant role in reducing the incidence of lameness. Thus owners can optimise hoof health through good practice and nutritional support. Metabolic - Complex nutritional factors Infectious - Abscesses and inflammation Key ingredients to naturally support healthy hooves Biotin - Biotin is a Vitamin B coenzyme involved in two major keratinisation processes within the epidermal cells of the hoof. Keratinisation is vital for hoof elasticity and high tensile strength. Signs of Biotin deficiency include inflammation and hoof cracks. Biotin supplemented at supra-optimal levels produced a +15% higher midline growth, which results in the faster growing out of a lesion. If a horse requires Biotin it is recommended they stay on it for life to maintain improved hoof condition. Zinc - Zinc helps to prevent the destruction of keratin and is involved in the health and integrity of the hoof. Studies on groups of horses with poor hoof horn quality have shown lower Zinc blood and hoof levels than those horses with normal feet. This may be due to individual Zinc absorption, metabolism, or retention abnormalities. We use two forms of Zinc including Zinc picinolate, which has better absorption properties for animals with impaired Zinc absorption or retention. Circulatory - Reduced blood flow Common causes of Lameness Laminitis - Especially when at grass Vitamin E - Vitamin E is a vitamin which helps slow cellular aging. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that reduces inflammation and accelerates hoof healing. Orthopaedic - Bone and soft tissue damage Farriery - Ineffective shoeing, trimming and balance Echinacea purpurea - A traditional herb also known as the Purple Cone Flower has been used for centuries to improve immunity. Echinacea also has significant antioxidant properties which reduce inflammation. Equine experiments have shown an increase blood lymphocyte and red blood cell numbers so it can be thought of as a blood tonic for horses prone to abscesses or bruises from hooves that are weak and brittle. Methionine - Methionine is a important amino acid and a source of sulphur that is an important building block of healthy connective tissues, such as collagen and keratin
What makes nutrahoof so unique Builds strong, healthy hooves Helps improve hoof growth Increases comfort High strength formula Easy administration nutrahoof helps to support healthy hoof formation which reduces problems such as cracked or brittle hooves. The unique formula contains very high levels of Biotin and other natural ingredients which boost hoof keratinisation and minimise inflammation. This high strength formula aids healthy hoof growth and structure. Administration table Body weight (kgs) Daily administration Under 500Kg 1 scoop a day Over 500Kg 1.5 scoops per day (1 rounded scoop = 10g) What is nutrahoof? nutrahoof is specifically formulated for horses suffering with weak, cracked and brittle hooves. nutrahoof contains Biotin, Zinc, Methionine Vitamin E and Echinacea to improve elasticity and hoof growth. nutrahoof should be fed continuously for horses who have had a history of soft, brittle, cracked or eroded hooves to maintain healthy hoof condition. Each 10g scoop contains: Biotin (99% Pure) Zinc as Picolinate (99% Pure) Zinc as Sulphate (99% Pure) DL Methionine (99% Pure) Vitamin E Echinacea 75mg 100mg 250mg 2500mg 100mg 5g To be given to your horse as recommended by your veterinary surgeon. Powder to be sprinkled onto or into your horses usual food. For administration rates see table below. Guaranteed label claim nutrahoof is manufactured in the UK to pharmaceutical grade standards and tested for the purity of ingredients at the raw material stage and the final completed product stage to guarantee the stated label claim, purity and product quality. Highest quality ingredients nutrahoof only contains the highest quality natural ingredients. All raw materials are both ethical and sustainable. nutrahoof does not contain any animal derived ingredients. Easy administration nutrahoof is easy to administer, each scoop is simply sprinkled onto the horse s usual food. Best value for money On the face of it many supplements can appear good value however, many are very low in strength. nutrahoof provides a high strength product for your horse whilst delivering the most affordable price per dosage.. High strength formula nutrahoof provides a novel and natural alternative for equine hoof care by providing a unique high strength formula to support horses suffering from hoof related problems. Specially formulated for horses nutrahoof contains a unique combination of high strength natural ingredients that have been specially formulated by vets - specifically for horses. 100% natural nutravet is driven by our dedication to animal welfare and the sustainability of the environment. We only use natural ingredients packaged in environmentally friendly recycled materials. Exclusive to Authorised Veterinary Practices nutrahoof is only available from Authorised Veterinary Practices. This is to ensure your horse is recommended the best possible products and enables your Vet to provide the highest quality long term care.
Ways to help manage your Horse s hoof condition About nutravet nutravet is an innovative British company manufacturing in the UK. We support animal welfare by offering the highest quality, pharmaceutical grade products made from natural ingredients which are available exclusively through Authorised Veterinary Practices. We are solely committed to nutraceuticals that are natural and environmentally friendly, while focusing on developing quality market-leading products. All our products are developed by vets and tailored to the specific needs of the animal. Top hoof tips include: Regularly pick out hooves - It is important to pick out hooves once a day as part of your management routine. When you do this check for signs of thrush, heat in the hoof, cracks in the wall of the hoof, wounds and punctures. Seek appropriate veterinary treatment if disease occurs. Keep Bedding clean and dry - Good stable management is essential in keeping your horse s feet in good condition and will help to avoid problems like bacterial thrush of the hoof tissue. Check shoes - Look out for raised or risen clenches and worn, cracked or twisted shoes. Have regular Farrier visits - Don t let your horses feet grow too long, this will result in a loss of balance of the foot and cracks which will lead to lameness. In dry weather soak hooves - Soaking your horse s feet in water can help the hooves to retain moisture during hot dry spells of weather. Apply hoof dressing to help seal water. Feed nutrahoof - To improve the condition of your horse s hooves. In addition, ask your vet to help adjust your horse s diet to meet its nutritional needs. Manufacturing and purity Our products are manufactured in a government licensed factory that operates to an internationally recognised code of practice, termed GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). This requires that all the ingredients in our products must be tested to EU standards for purity before they can be used. We manufacture to pharmaceutical grade standards, we test the purity of our ingredients at the raw material stage and the final completed product stage to guarantee the stated label claim, purity and quality. References 1. Buffa EA. et al. Effect of dietary biotin supplement on equine hoof horn growth rate and hardness. Equine Vet J. 1992 Nov;24(6):472-4. 2. Coenen M. et al The composition of equine hoof horn with regard to its quality (hardness) and nutrient supply of horses. Proc. Equine Nutr. Physiol. Symp. 1997 15: 209-212. 3. Ekfalck A. et al Distribution of labelled cysteine and methionine in the matrix of the stratum medium of the wall and in the laminar layer of the equine hoof. 1990 J. Vet Med. Series A 37:481-491. 4. Finno CJ. A comparative review of vitamin E and associated equine disorders. J Vet Intern Medet al. 2012 Nov-Dec;26(6):1251-66. 5. Huntington P. et al Nutrition and the Equine Foot. Review 2005. 6. Geyer H. et al The long-term influence of biotin supplementation on hoof horn quality in horses. Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 1994;136(4):137-49. 7. Ott EA et al. Nutritional factors influencing hoof development in horses. In: Proc. Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium 2002. 8. Putnam H. et al Incidence, causes and outcomes of lameness cases in a working military horse population: a field study. Equine Vet J. 2014 Mar;46(2):194-7. nutravet cares for the environment nutravet is driven by our dedication to animal welfare and the sustainability of the environment. We use 100% recycled packaging where possible for all our products and materials. We recognise that our operations have an effect on the local, regional and global environment. As a result, nutravet is committed to continuous improvements in our environmental performance. Consideration will always be given to the environmental effects of our raw materials sourcing and wherever possible we will use materials and components that are recycled and recyclable. nutravet is adopting a holistic and sustainable approach to producing environmentally-friendly products. By adopting this approach across the whole company, we hope that nutravet s contribution to sustainability will be significant and tangible. 9. Williams CA. et al Some commonly fed herbs and other functional foods in equine nutrition: a review. Vet J. 2008 Oct;178(1):21-31. 10. Zenker W. et al Histological and physical assessment of poor hoof horn quality in Lipizzaner horses and a therapeutic trial with biotin and a placebo. Equine Vet J. 1995 May;27(3):183-91.
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