Contains biotin, copper, zinc & amino acids for crack resistant hard hoof horn
Farrier's Aid for Horses™
A high specification hoof care supplement for all horses and ponies, designed to maintain hoof integrity and healthy growth.
What are the Benefits of Feeding Farrier's Aid for Horses?
- Contains biotin, sulphur and zinc to aid the hardening of hoof horn and prevent cracking.
- Helps maintain hoof integrity and normal growth.
- Provides a unique combination of 26 active nutraceuticals including protected copper and manganese.
- Contains rosehip flavouring for palatability and easier feeding
- Contains the Oatinol® Delivery System™ to maintain a high rate of nutrient absorption.
- Contains high levels of Omega 3 to support optimum health and performance.
- Wheat gluten free.
- A 100% non-GM, soya free formulation.
- Manufactured to Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) standards as palatable, easy-to-feed 2mm pellets.
When Should I feed Farrier's Aid to My Horse?
Farriers's Aid should be fed to any equine that shows signs of unhealthy hooves.
Explained - Nutraceuticals & the Oatinol® Delivery System™
Nutraceuticals are products derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to their basic nutritional value.
Amino Acids (x8)
Methionine (an integral sulphur source) & lysine are essential for hoof repair and development. Includes arginine (improves blood flow around the body and in the hoof), glutamic acid, glycine, proline, threonine & tryptophan.
Biotin
Aids the hardening of hoof horn to prevent cracking. It is an essential requirement for keratin production in the hoof, laminae and the coronary band and is critical to maintain overall hoof integrity and condition. Also helps to maintain normal blood glucose levels.
Copper, Manganese & Vitamin C (x3)
All essential for maintaining the growth of tendons, ligaments and hooves, the formation of cartilage and the elasticity of connective tissue. It is very important for the working horse to maintain its freedom of movement and suppleness when in motion. A complex structure like the hoof endures significant pressures and will include substantial supportive networks of tissues.
Curcumin
An active ingredient of the spice, turmeric. It is a natural and powerful antioxidant and supports the normal anti-inflammatory action of the body.
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Essential for the manufacture of collagen and a source of sulphur, which helps to form cross links with other molecules that maintain the strength and integrity of connective tissues.
Natural Buffering Material
Natural buffering material helps to stabilise pH levels in the hindgut at around 6.5-7 to support friendly bacteria that can be susceptible to acidic conditions. The pH in the digestive tract can be lowered by sugar overload, so restricting intake and providing natural acid buffering aids the microflora and gut wall integrity.
Oligosaccharides (Mannan) (Prebiotic)
Support the immune system by maintaining naturally high levels of macrophage activity to block harmful organisms being absorbed into the bloodstream.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids provide the precursors of anti-inflammatory regulators and are a daily source of essential fat components, providing the correct dietary balance with pro-inflammatory regulatory component omega 6. Omega 3's are also found in large concentrations in spermatozoa and are essential for maintaining cell wall integrity and preventing moisture/oil loss from the skin.
Rosehip Extract
Naturally high in biotin and vitamin C, rosehip promotes circulation whilst adding a palatable flavour.
Vitamin D3
Crucial for bone development. Also important for the immune system, fertility and the release of insulin.
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
A biological antioxidant and essential for healthy reproductive, muscular, circulatory, nervous and immune systems.
Yeast Cultures
Help to stabilise the pH in the foregut and encourage the development of beneficial fibre digesting bacteria. Significantly improve the digestibility of phosphorus from normal feed.
Zinc (Protected)
Essential for keratin production and hoof integrity. Supports insulin production, wound healing and the immune system.
Daily Feeding Recommendation
- Simply mix with your horse or pony's normal feed.
- 1 Measure (Included) = 100gm
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Analytical Constituents
- 19.2% Crude Protein
- 7.6% Crude Oils & Fats
- 9.6% Crude Fibre
- 13.9% Crude Ash
- 0.2% Sodium
Composition
- Micronised (Sugar) Beet Pulp
- Linseed Expeller
- Oat Bran
- Maerl
- Grass Meal
- Oats
- Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (MSM) (3%)
- Rosehips (2.5%)
- Yeast Products (Source of Mannan Oligosaccharides – MOS) (2.5%)
- Vegetable Oils & Fats (2.3%)
- Seaweed Meal
- Dried (Sugar) Beet Pulp
- Calcium Sulphate Anhydrous
- Fruit Pulp, Dried (Blackcurrant)
- Maize Cobs
- Mixture of Flavouring Compounds
Additives (per kg)
Amino Acids:
- 7800mg Lysine (3c322 Lysine Monohydrochloride, Technically Pure Produced by Fermentation with Escherichia Coli FERM BP-11355)
- 30000mg Methionine (3c301 DL-Methionine, Technically Pure)
- 3200mg Threonine (3a401 L-Threonine Produced by Fermentation with Escherichia Coli FERM BP-10942)
Trace Elements:
- 198mg Copper (3b415 Copper Chelate of Lysine and Glutamic Acid)
- 504mg Zinc (3b615 Zinc Chelate of Lysine and Glutamic Acid)
- 152mg Manganese (3b504 Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate)
Vitamins:
- 3500mg Vitamin C (3a300 Ascorbic Acid)
- 5000iu Vitamin D3 (3a671 Cholecalciferol)
- 3012mg Vitamin E (3a700/3a700i All-Rac-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
- 400mg Biotin (3a880)
Digestibility Enhancer:
- 2 x 10^10 cfu (4b1702 Saccharomyces Cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 (Holder of the Authorisation S.I. Lesaffre)
Binder:
- 5.3g Sepiolite (E562)
Preservatives:
- 0.6g Propionic Acid (E280/1k280)
- 0.1g Ammonium Propionate (E284/1k284)
- 0.1g Acetic Acid (E260/1a260)
- 0.02g Sorbic Acid (E200/1a200)
Flavouring:
- 3000mg Turmeric Extract (2b/2b163-ex)