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How do I use it?
Add a 30g scoop (provided) to the feed twice daily. Once the
horse has shown a response, gradually reduce the dose to one
scoop daily.
Dosage may be increased or decreased under veterinary
advice.
When is supplementation required?
Flexure EQ may be of assistance for the improvement of joint
health and function associated with the following
conditions;
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
Bony spurs
Articular inflammation
What causes joint disease?
Degeneration of joint structure is characterized by
breakdown of joint cartilage resulting in pain,
inflammation, loss of movement and reduced mobility of joint
function. Degeneration of joint cartilage may occur due to
direct trauma, structural abnormality of the joint,
unbalanced loading on the joint/s, high impact performance,
strenuous training and agerelated deterioration.
As the joint wears and becomes distorted, pain and
inflammation may also occur in muscles which support and
generate joint movement. Subsequently, joint deterioration
may also be attributed to a cascade of secondary
musculoskeletal problems resulting from abnormal gait and
abnormal movement.
How does Flexure EQ work?
Flexure EQ contains natural biological chondroprotective
activators (glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate),
which stimulate regeneration of damaged cartilage tissues.
Glucosamine sulfate plays an integral role in joint
cartilage formation and repair, while chondroitin sulfate is
necessary for cartilage elasticity and resistance to
compression.
Added manganese aids the uptake of glucosamine, acting to
increase bioavailability. Unlike other bodily tissues,
cartilage does not have an active blood supply and
subsequently, maintains structure and health by deriving
nutrition from synovial fluid. Therefore, dietary supply of
the necessary building
blocks of cartilage will actively assist cartilage health
and regeneration.
Supplementation aids in preventing
cartilage loss...
“Laboratory tests show that glucosamine prevents equine
articular cartilage degradation indicating its effectiveness
in the treatment or prevention of cartilage loss in athletic
horses”[3]. Biochemical and pharmacological data combined
with animal and human studies demonstrate that GLUCOSAMINE
SULFATE is capable of assisting in the control of pain
associated with osteoarthritis and may be effective in
delaying, stabilising and even repairing osteoarthritis
lesions [2, 3].
“Consistent supplementation with glucosamine
and chondroitin results in a decreased need for joint
injections to maintain soundness in performance horses” [4].
The combined use of glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin
sulfates in the treatment of degenerative joint
disease has become an extremely popular supplementation
protocol in arthritic conditions of the joints.
“Manganese is essential for the synthesis of chondroitin
sulfate necessary for cartilage formation” [5].
Ask us about our Nutrition Consultancy Service ‘Minor
alterations to feeding programs may result in significant
economical benefit as well as significant improvements in
performance!’
Ranvet’s team of professionals are trained to assist you in
optimizing rations for your horse, based on least cost
formulation and a review of all methods of feeding based on
both pre-mix and grain based rations.
For further details on technical information, please visit
Ranvet’s website www.ranvet.com.au and click on “Feeding”
from the Menu options and then click on the link for diet
evaluation and technical support.
Alternatively call us on:
Toll Free (Australia) 1800 727 217.
Cited references:
1. Fenton, J.I. et al., 2002. Effect of glucosamine on
interleukin-1-conditioned articular cartilage. Equine Vet.
J. Suppl. 34, 219-223.
2. Neil, K.M., J.P. Caron, and M.W. Orth, The role of
glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in the treatment for and
prevention of osteoarthritis in animals. Journal of the
American Veterinary Medical Association, 2005. 226: p.
1079-1088.
3. Kelly, G.S., The role of glucosamine sulfate and
chondroitin sulfates in the treatment of degenerative joint
disease. Alternative medicine review, 1998. 3: p. 27-39.
4. Rodgers, M.R., 2006. Effects of oral glucosamine and
chondroitin sulfates supplementation on frequency of
intra-articular therapy of the horse tarsus. Inter. J. Appl.
Res. Vet. Med. 4, 155-162.
5. NRC, 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses, 6th rev.ed.
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