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Intestinal health - Natural plant extract based de-wormers

DECEMBER / JANUARYFLAT WORMS

MARCH / APRILROUND WORMS

JUNE / JULYROUND WORMS

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBERROUND WORMS

BOT FLIES

DID YOU KNOW THAT…Two things must be considered for the e� ective de-worming of your horse:

• The de-wormer which is used• The period of use

Note that the best months in which to de-worm a horse are:

• December/January• March/April• June/July• September/October

It is therefore advisable to de-worm your horse 4 times a year. You must also be aware that “chemical” de-wormers that are available on the market can harm or even destroy the intestinal � ora of our equine friends. The intestinal � ora of horses comprises probiotics, also called “good bacteria”, which perform several functions in your horse’s intestines.

They notably enable the breakdown of cellulose and play a very important role in fermentation, particularly in the ce-cum. These are therefore indirectly linked to “colic” issues which are well-known in horses, as these can sometimes be fatal! This micro� ora is however fragile, and its equilibrium is disrupted by the administration of de-wormers or antibiot-ics. Natural, plant extract-based de-wormers allow massive infestations of parasites to be limited without completely eliminating them, which would be harmful to the animal.

They also enable the stimulation of the immune defenses and the intestinal equilibrium to be maintained. Their goal is the symbiosis of the parasites and the horse’s intestinal system. They are therefore harmless to the intestinal � ora.

Nevertheless, it may be wise to administer a chemical de-wormer every � ve or nine de-worming in order to prevent the proliferation of more resistant worms. Following such a de-worming, it is very important to give your horse probi-otics in paste, liquid or powder form… these are sold com-mercially. This will help restore the animal’s intestinal � ora and thus avoid the risk of ulcers, colic, poor absorption of food rations, etc.

USEFUL TO KNOWIn recent years, worms have shown themselves to be increasingly resistant to the molecules used in chemical de-wormers. This is due to the acclimati-sation of these parasites, which will eventually no longer be susceptible to de-wormers.

Laboratories are thus increasingly struggling to � nd molecules which are e� ective against these worms. If we continue to de-worm 100% using chemical de-wormers, worms will soon be even more resistant, and we will face increasing di� -culties in eliminating them.

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Intestinal health - Natural plant extract based de-wormers

VERMI MINUS PASTE ORVERMUS MINUS VERMICELLI?

Vermi Minus paste is an immediate-action de-wormer, which can be used three-four times a year; we however recommend alternating this with Vermi Minus vermicelli once every two times. Vermi Minus vermicelli, on the other hand, works more slowly than Vermi Minus paste, but acts over a longer pe-riod. This can also be used three-four times per year, and is administered in two doses at an interval of eight days.

Its granulate format makes it easy to administer to the animal, for example by mixing it with the horse’s pellet ration. We recommend alternating this with Vermi Minus Paste once every two times. In both cases: We strongly recommend avoiding administer-ing Vermi Minus paste or Vermi Minus Vermicelli im-mediately before or after feeding hay to the animal.

VERMI MINUS PASTEVermi Minus paste promotes good intestinal health. The alliance of Lemon and Eucalyptus (anti-spasmodic, anti-diar-rhoeal, anti-septic, wormer, anti-parasitic) makes this paste an e� ective, non-aggressive product for horses’ intestinal systems. It does not leave them weak and sensitive to viruses or bacteria.

Boldo increases this e� ectiveness through its diuretic and liver decongestant properties. It makes the elimination of parasites which escape towards the liver and kidneys more certain. Eucalyptus then enables the healing of any lesions caused by parasites. Furthermore, Boldo, Lemon and Euca-lyptus stimulate the horse’s organism so it feels no e� ect of worming.

Use of Vermi Minus paste is aimed at maintaining the horse’s intestinal balance and not entirely eliminating the fauna, which would be detrimental to the animal. COMPOSITION: Herbal treatment which contains a pow-erful combination of herbal extracts from selected plants, in particular Boldo, Lemon, and Eucalyptus.USE: Horses/ Mares: 30 ml, repeat after 8 days. Ponies/ Foals: 15 ml, repeat after 8 days. Can also be given in a single dose to grazing horses (horses: 60ml; foals: 30ml).

60 ml €00.00

VERMI MINUS VERMICELLIVermi Minus Vermicelli promotes good intestinal health and frees the horse from parasites of the intestinal tract. The pur-pose is to maintain intestinal balance and not to eliminate � ora, which would be prejudicial for the animal digestion. The product is a combination of di� erent plants known for their expectorant, vermifuge and disinfectant e� ects. It is formulated with natural Calcium (which has diuretic bene-� ts) and Magnesium (which has a role in the intestinal transit time). Moreover, it has an antispastic e� ect (Mugwort, Tansy, Cin-namon), an antidiarrhoic e� ect (Areca nut), and is a disin-fectant (Garlic, Tansy). Combining these with the stimulants - Cinnamon, Tansy and Mugwort makes Vermi Minus a non-aggressive product for the horse’s intestinal system. It does not make it sensitive to viruses or bacteria. COMPOSITION: Cereals, lithothamnium, minerals, mo-lasses, extracts of plants and fruits (garlic, tansy, mugwort, areca nut, squash, artemisia cina, male fern, eucalyptus, cin-namon), apple � avoring.USE: Horses/ Mares/ Large Ponies: 200g/day for 2 days. Ponies: 100g/day for 2 days. Foals: 75g/day for 2 days.

1 kg €00.00

Health skin and fur - Natural plant extract based products

SKINN PLUSThis product is a result of many years of research and numerous tests. It contains plant and fruit extracts that have bene� cial e� ects on summer dermati-tis. COMPOSITION: Natural lotion of plant extracts and derivatives of fruit processing, including orange terpenes.USE: Apply daily on critical areas (neck, � ank and rump). Apply liberally until the desired e� ect is achieved. Regular use can enable all summer der-matitis to be overcome in a few days. We advise daily application, if possible at times where the attacks are most numerous (early morning and early evening).7 days application will enable you to overcome 98% of summer dermatitis with an e� ect that lasts several months. We advise that you carry out a booster application 2 months after the � rst application.

WHAT IS SUMMER DERMATITIS? Although known by di� erent names – summer dermatitis, equine recurring summer dermatitis (ERSD), sweet itch – the cause and the symptoms of this illness are the same. This is a problem which a� ects thousands of horses, ponies and don-keys in many countries around the world. A� ected animals develop hypersensitivity or an allergic reac-tion to the (actually harmless) proteins present in the saliva of midges, which triggers an overreaction of the animal’s immune system. The animal reacts “by mistake” by attacking the cells of its own skin where it was bitten by the midge, which triggers itching.When an animal develops symptoms of summer dermati-tis, it is generally speaking condemned to su� er from this scourge for the rest of its life during the risk period. With global warming, this season is tending to extend over a long period, and there are even areas where horses have no pe-riod to rest from the illness before the cycle starts again.

WHEN AND WHY? Research has shown that the illness tends to appear for the � rst time at ages 1-5, and in autumn, but symptoms can start when the animal is older. The reasons why these are triggered are as yet unknown, and research is continuing to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon. One thing is clear and certain – the environment, climate, the number of midges, as well as stress (due to severe illness and injury, changes in owner and/or area) are partly responsible for trig-gering summer dermatitis. The importance and role of genetics in the development of the illness is less well understood.The symptoms:• Midge bites cause intense itching.• The mane and the base of the tail are the parts of the animal which are worst a� ected. Unfortunately, without preven-

tive care, the illness worsens each year and the itching can extend to other parts of the body.• Lesions may be observed on the withers, rump, hips, and back (along the topline), head, ears, limbs, prepuce, nipples

and the ventral line.• The skin � akes and thickens, wrinkles, and becomes coated with a � lm, this is accompanied by shedding hair, fur, as

well as scabby sores which may bleed and ooze liquid. • The animal may lose weight.• If left untreated, these sores can become a source of infection and intensify the itching.

WHY SKINN PLUS?• Skinn Plus enables the e� ective treatment of

all summer dermatitis until it disappears.• It contains only natural ingredients (plants

and fruit extracts) and the applicator ensures that this is an easy-to-use, harmless product for horses (even when the animal is already badly a� ected).

• However, for increased e� ectiveness, Skinn Plus should preferably be applied preventive-ly, in the mornings and evenings, as soon as the weather warms up in order to ward o� the parasites which are responsible for the symp-toms of summer dermatitis.

• We recommend using Skinn Plus directly on the area to be treated, if necessary using fresh gauze or a new sponge in order to remove excess product.

• The presence de orange terpenes in Skinn Plus enable it to act e� ectively against sum-mer dermatitis, due to its disinfectant and healing properties.

SKINN PLUS

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500 ml €00.00

Health skin and fur - Natural plant extract based products

LAXOLJA100% natural Husse Laxolja is produced from fresh salmon in Norway.COMPOSITION: 100% salmon oil. CONTENT ANLYSIS: Omega 3: 25%, DHA: 8-9%, EPA: 6-7%, DPA: 2-3%, Protein 0%, Fat 100%, Water 0%. Energy: 3750 kj/ 890 Kcal for 100g. 1 ml of salmon oil con-tains 220 mg EPA, DHA and DPA.USE:Daily dose is ponies: 15-30 mlDaily dose is horses: 20-60 ml

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500 ml €00.00 N-3 FATTY ACIDS AND DISEASE There are also a lot of di� erent physi-ological and pathological conditions that increases the requirement of n-3 fatty acids in order to have an optimal modulation of the metabolism in-take. For example: infections, trauma, wound healing, stress metabolism (a result of a lot of di� erent conditions and diseases), postoperative stress, cancer, kidney disease (immune me-diated glomerulonephritis), skin dis-ease, allergy, immune diseases and stress, heart disease, blood diseases, age related disease etc.

THE EFFECT OF N-3 FATTY ACIDS The two most important n-3 fatty ac-ids are (EPA) Eicosapentaenic acid and (DHA) Docosahexaenoic acid. These fatty acids are of vital importance for optimal development, maintenance and function of a lot of tissues and organs, especially: cell membranes, the brain, the skin, skin coat, kidneys, blood vessel walls, immune system, precursor for hormones and signal substances, e.g. eicosanoids, Eyes (retina).

Soothing and calming - Natural plant extract based products

Horses are so-called “� ight” animals, meaning that when faced with a threat, they do not � ght but run from the source of the threat. This is why horses are normally nervous. Some more than others, and to a degree which varies according to the situation. Noise, movement, tight spaces (such as in vans) and “staring” objects are all factors which can worry a horse.

Calm paste and liquid from the Husse horse range are natural products that can help relax your horse by acting on its autonomous nervous system (which controls its re� exes/instinct). The plants which are used to make Husse Calm are soothing and calming. It is therefore a good idea to be able to administer a soothing product which only acts through natural ingredients such as plants. Calm Paste and liquid from the Husse equine range o� er this possibility.natural ingredients such as plants. Calm Paste and liquid from the Husse equine range o� er this possibility.

CALM LIQUIDCOMPOSITION: Derivatives of pro-cessed, selected plants, particularly - Hops (Humulus Lupulus), Roman Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis), Yellow Jasmine (Gel-semium Simper), Sage (Salvia O� cinalis).USE: Use two days before transport and on the day of transport or in relation to any stressful event. Horses: 100 ml/ day.Ponies: 50 ml/ day. Foals: 50 ml/ day.Can be used during gestation, suckling and for young animals

CALM PASTECOMPOSITION: Water, extracts of plants and fruits (passion� ower, lime, verbena, jasmine, schisandra), magne-sium chloride 500 mg, amino acid (Tryp-tophan) 1000 mg, � avoring, structuring agent. USE: To be given the day before the stressful event, and on the day of the event. Thanks to its dispenser, CALM paste takes up little space. It can be taken everywhere and be given directly in the horse’s mouth whenever and wherever. Can be administered more than once in a day, max.4 injectors per day. For stallions in reproduction suspend dosage 2 days before mating. Horses and large ponies: 30 ml. Ponies and young horses: 15 ml.

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30 ml €00.00

CALM PASTE OR CALM LIQUID? Calm Paste provides an im-mediate e� ect in the event of an unanticipated stressful situation. Calm Liquid, on the other hand, can be ad-ministered several days be-fore a stressful event, such as transportation in a van or an event…

Protection against insects - Natural plant extract based products

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BUG MINUS GELRepellent gel -avoids repeated problems from � ies, horse � ies, wasps, mosquitoes. Suitable for horses, ponies and donkeys. Bug Minus Gel is made only with highest quality ethereal oils like mint, eucalyptus, cit-ronella, lavender, basil.

BUG MINUS CONCENTRATEOlfactory repellent against insects such as mosquitoes, � ies, ticks, � eas etc. Suitable for horses, po-nies and donkeys. Bug Minus Con-centrate is made only with highest quality etheral oils like Melaleuca Alternifolia oil, Macademia Terni-folia, Carthamus Tinctorius, Heli-anthus Annuss, Buxuss Chinensis, Eucalyptu Globulus and Laven-dula Angustifolia oil.COMPOSITION: Melaleuca Alternifolia oil, Maca-demia Ternifolia, Carthamus Tinc-torius, Helianthus Annuss, Buxuss Chinensis, Eucalyptu Globulus, Lavendula Angustifolia oil, BHA.HOW DOES IT WORK?Bug Minus Concentrate is an al-ternative to protect your animal. This product changes the odour of the horse without the animal or a human noticing. The odour is unbearable for insects such as mosquitoes, � ies, ticks, � eas etc.

BUG MINUS SPRAYRepellent spray -avoids repeated problems from � ies, horse � ies, wasps, mosquitoes. Suitable for horses, ponies and donkeys. Bug Minus Spray is made only with highest quality ethereal oils like mint, eucalyptus, citronella, laven-der, basil.COMPOSITION: Glycerine, ex-tracts of tomato and geranium. Essential oils: mint, eucalyptus, cit-ronella, lavender, basil.HOW DOES IT WORK?Bug Minus Spray is an alternative to protect your animal. The odour of the spray will protect a horse and rider from insects such as mosquitoes, � ies, ticks, � eas etc. You can use it also in your car, in your home or in stables.

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100 ml €00.00

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is unbearable for insects such as is unbearable for insects such as mosquitoes, � ies, ticks, � eas etc.mosquitoes, � ies, ticks, � eas etc.

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Glycerine, ex-tracts of tomato and geranium. Essential oils: mint, eucalyptus, cit-

Bug Minus Spray is an alternative to protect your animal. The odour of the spray will protect a horse and rider from insects such as mosquitoes, � ies, ticks, � eas etc. You can use it also in your car, in

50 ml €00.00

500 ml €00.00

COMPOSITION: Glycerine, extracts of tomato and geranium. Essential oils: mint, eucalyptus, citronella, lavender, basil. HOW DOES IT WORK?Bug Minus Gel, Bug Minus Spray, Bug Minus Concen-trate are an alternative to protect your animal. The odour of the gel will protect a horse from insects such as mosquitoes, � ies, ticks, � eas etc. The product will give up to 6 hours protection

Protection of hooves - Natural plant extract based products

HOV PLUS BLONDWhen should one apply HOV PLUS BLOND? The horn can sometimes be-come dry and crumbly, even brittle, par-ticularly in very dry summer weather. It is then wise to apply HOV PLUS BLOND di-rectly onto the hoof wall, sole and frog to soften this horny area. It is even possible to bathe the foot beforehand and to ap-ply the ointment to the wet foot for faster, more e� ective softening.COMPOSITION: Natural oils and greas-es (avocado, jojoba, laurel), lanolin.

GENERAL ADVICEIt is therefore up to the individual owner to judge the state of the feet of the animal and to apply the ap-propriate hoof care. Husse hoof care (BLOND and DARK) are particularly ef-fective thanks to the natu-ral oils that the product contains. The natural oils penetrate into the hoof more easily. In addition, these oils are very nourish-ing, and help the horn to develop.Husse hoof care also plays an important protective role.

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WHAT SHOULD WE KNOW ABOUT HOOVES? The hooves of horses have to be not only su� ciently � exible and hard to support their weight but also act as shock absorbers.In most cases, hooves do not require any particular maintenance. Never-theless, depending on the season, the ground over which the horses move and the frequency and degree to which they are worked, their hooves are sub-jected to extreme conditions.

HOV PLUS DARKWhen should one apply HOV PLUS DARK?The hoof can also be too damp, particu-larly in winter, when the horn becomes soft, spongy and even rotten. It is then wise to apply HOV PLUS DARK enriched with Norwegian tar then helps to dry out the horn. Care should however be taken to always apply this ointment onto a very dry foot, otherwise the grease will trap the humidity in the foot, which will have an e� ect opposite to the desired e� ect.COMPOSITION: Natural oils and greas-es (avocado, jojoba, laurel), lanolin, Nor-wegian tar.

Snacks for horse- Healthy reward with apple taste

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250 ml €00.00

HÄST SNACKS To keep the horse motivated to learn and collabo-rate it’s important to reward them. Horse snacks with apple taste are a perfect healthy reward. COMPOSITION: Corn 59.8%, wheat 30.0%, apple pomace 4.0%, palm fat 3.0%, calcium carbonate 1.25%, Sodium chloride 0.5%.ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS: Protein 9.36%, fat content 6.14%, crude � bre 3.08%, crude ash 4.28%, calcium 0.72%, phospho-rus 0.27%.NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES: Vitamin A: 18 000 IU/kg, Vitamin D3: 2000 IU/kg, Vitamin E (alpha- Tocopherol) 80 mg/kg, biotin 80 mcg/kg, copper (copper (II) sulphate) 22g/kg, preserved with EC approved additive (E282) with apple � avor.

HEALTHY SNACKS FOR YOUR HORSE• Corn and wheat based healthy, rewards

snacks with apple � avor.• Contains high quality fi bre for good diges-

tion.• Contains vitamins and minerals for good

vitality.• Can be carried in your pocket as it won't

crumble.

Minerals and Vitamins supplement - formuled to help moulting, growth, gestation and suckling

CMV SPORT BASE Nutritional supplement for horses specially formulated to help moulting, growth, gestation and suckling.COMPOSITION: Minerals, marine minerals, bicalcic phosphate, sodium chloride, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids, sorbitol.ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS PER KILOGRAM: protein 1%, calcium 24%, phosphorus 12%, magnesium 3%, sodium 2%, vitamin A: 1500000 IU, vitamin D3: 200 000 IU, vitamin E: 500 mg, vitamin B1: 800 mg, vitamin B2: 100 mg, vitamin B5: 600 mg, vitamin B6: 100 mg, vitamin B12: 1 mg, vitamin PP: 500 mg, vitamin C: 1000mg, vitamin K3: 40 mg, humidity 8.5%, fat 0,5%, cellulose 0,5%, choline 50 mg, lysine 50 mg, methionine 100 mg, sorbitol 100 mg, sul-phur 600 mg, copper sulphate 300 mg, cobald carbonate 50 mg, manganese sulphate 2000 mg, zinc sulphate 3000 mg, iron sulphate 2000 mg, iodine sulphate 240 mg, sele-nium 20 mg.USE: To be used every second week. Horses and large po-nies: 20g/day. Ponies: 10g/day. Can be used during growth, for maintenance, during moulting, gestation, suckling.

CMV Base increases the e� ciency of vitamins and minerals.By means of its composition of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, trace elements, CMV Base develops and maximises animal’s capacities both physical and physiological. CMV Base is formulated to provide liposoluble vitamins (soluble in fatty substances) so as to be stocked in the organism. These vitamins (A, D3, E, K3, C, Choline) renew digestive and respiratory cells and those of the retina. They provide bones with calcium phosphate, aid the bones’ protein framework and are indispensable in reproduction and in muscular activ-ity. They stimulate the immune system, help stock other vitamins, are anti-infectious and aid growth. Furthermore, CMV Base provides hydrosoluble vitamins (soluble in water) that can not be stored by the organism. It is therefore essential to supply them daily in food. These vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, PP) are anti-infectious, regulate the temperature and aid growth. They play a role in crepuscular vision and in nerve and respiratory cells. They are important for the constitution of haemoglobin and heart contraction. They synthesise the antibody carrying globules. The Methionine and Lysine (amino acids), which CMV Base is composed of, protect the liver and have a role in growth. The minerals (Calcium, Phospho-rous, Magnesium, Sodium) are indispensable for growth, for bone structure and for nerve impulses. They are all found in the skeleton, the blood and in lymph. They tone the heart and balance the organism’s acid base. The trace elements (Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Cobalt, Sulphur, Iodine, Selenium) are: anti-infectious, anti-viral, anti-in� ammatory, anti-allergic, anti-ageing, anti-anaemic, anti-parasite, act on the heart, reproduction, growth, thermal regulation. These are the principal virtues, but there are still many more. Horses in full moult, mares in gestation or lactation as well as foals use these elements to renew their coat and reinforce their tails, manes and hooves, to nourish the foetus or the foal, for mares and for body growth, for foals. The use of CMV Base is aimed at meeting these at times of in-tense demands, but it cannot replace a suitable balanced feed that meets the horse’s needs.

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Minerals and Vitamins supplement - formuled to help moulting, growth, gestation and suckling

ADDITIONAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS?The � rst thing you need to know is whether your horse’s hay is good quality and provides the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals for a resting adult horse. Unfortunately, hay is only rarely “good quality”! You in fact need to take into account the way in which the hay has been dried, the amount of time since it was cut, the � bre quality (grass clippings), etc. You also need to know what composition/ analysis the grain and concentrate the horses are fed with have.

CONCERNS OVER CURRENT DIET

When feeding � atted or crushed granulates these products often oxi-dise when left in the open air. As a result, we deplore this major loss in terms of nutritional intake. The fermentation of grain and fodder can also kill vitamin E. Supplements are therefore needed.Water-soluble vitamins are found in abundance in dry fodder or grass.Your horse can synthesise vitamins himself thanks to probiotics (intes-tinal � ora bacteria), notably vitamin B.It is important at this point to remember that chemical de-wormers can destroy these probiotics!

The need for supplements depends on:• The quality of the fodder, the e� ort required of the animal, preg-

nancy, growth, reproduction, competition, etc.• CMV Base is one of the most complete nutritional supplements.• This provides all of the vitamins (water- and fat-soluble), minerals

and trace elements which horses need to be in top condition.• Furthermore, CMV Base contains methionine and lysine, amino-

acids which are necessary to ensure the liver’s protective role.• This product is packaged in granule format, enabling very easy ad-

ministration.

VITAMINS IN CMV SPORT BASE Vitamin A is synthesised from the carotene in fod-der. What you need to know:• 80% of the carotene disappears while the fodder

is being dried if this is done under bright sun.• Of the remaining 20%, half will be destroyed

within 6 months during storage.• Only 10% is left, meaning that supplements are

needed.Vitamin E: • Is found in hay and grain.• Plays an essential role in building up and protect-

ing cells.• Is an antioxidant. It also stimulates the immune

system.• It is often given as a supplement to improve

athletic performance.

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Mobility and suppleness - Natural plant extract based products

ARTIFLEXContains natural herbs with important nutrients such as chondroitine and glucosamine- which help to increase � exibili-ty. Arti� ex complements the body’s natural joint protection.COMPOSITION: Select-ed plants in particular; Harpagophytum, Calen-dula and Arnica.ANALYSIS: MSM (Me-thyl Sulfonyl Methane) 60 000 mg/Kg, Chon-droitin sulphate 60 000

WHY ARTIFLEX?Arti� ex has been recently developed with the aim of protecting cartilages and joints, but also to relieve joint pain. The product contains chondroitin and glucosamine (of marine origin), pro-moting joint care. It however also contains harpagophytum, a natural anti-in� ammatory which is well-known for its e� ect on sore joints. Its administration is forbidden in competition in most countries.

Any administration of Arti� ex must therefore be stopped 48h before any event (this information has to be check according to local laws). Arnica is also a component part of Arti� ex. This is known for its pain-killing properties. Meanwhile, Calendula is a natural healing aid which is helpful in the repair of damaged joints. In brief, Arti� ex helps preserve cartilages and joint cap-sules, while reducing pain linked with arthritis/osteoarthritis.

Following administration, the horse is less sti� in the early stages of movement, warms up more rapidly, and moves more smoothly. Arti� ex can therefore be used preventively, both for young athletes as well as more experienced animals, as well as for older, retired horses, or horses with pre-existing joint prob-lems.

mg/Kg, Glucosamine 70 000 mg/Kg, Zinc glau-conate 3 500 mg/Kg, Copper carb. 2 500 mg/Kg, Manganese carb. 3 000 mg/Kg.USE: In case of acute pain, for horses and ponies: 40 ml/day for 3 weeks. Care: horses 40ml per day for 7 days. Care: ponies 20ml per day for 7 days.

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JOINTS Joints are the direct link between bones. They enable a certain level of mobility between the bones. These include di� erent types, but the most widely used joints in the body are also subjected to the highest levels of stress – synovial joints. In synovial joints, the bones are held together by means of a cavity which is � lled with synovial liq-uid. These joints are extremely mobile.

They comprise:• Joint cartilage (at the end of each bone),• a joint cavity � lled with synovial liquid,• a joint capsule which covers the entire joint

and prevents excessive movement,• ligaments, composed of solid and inelastic � -

brous tissue, stretching from one bone to the other.

Use and age can lead to wear in the joint carti-lages. This wear is always harmful, as these car-tilages enable the bones to slide smoothly and painlessly over each other. In certain cases, the cartilages can even disappear, which causes the bones into contact with each other, and thus very severe pain (e.g. spavin: Hock/tarsus joint trouble, a well-known issue with French trotting horses).

These issues can also be connected to poor diet, notably during the early life of a young horse. Car-tilage is mainly composed of chondroitin and glu-cosamine. To avoid wear to cartilages, it may be wise to boost the health of your horse with prod-ucts containing these substances. These can also slow down wear to the cartilages when the joint is already damaged. Glucosamine also reduces joint paint and improves joint mobility.

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