EQUIPUR - laminal

Analytical constituents

Feed additives per kg*: Nutritional additives

*3a672a vitamin A, vitamin B1 as thiamine hydrochloride, vitamin B2 as riboflavin, vitamin B6 as pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 as Cyanocobalamin, betaine as betaine anhydrate, 3b304 coated granulated cobalt-(II)-carbonate, 3b406 cupric-(II)-chelate of amino acids hydrate, 3b504 manganese chelate of amino acids hydrate, 3b606 zinc chelate of amino acids hydrate, 3b812 Selenised yeast produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399 (inactivated), 4b1702 Saccharomyces cerevisiae (CNCM I-4407), L-Lysine monohydrochloride.

Composition

Meadow green meal, apple pomace, milk thistle, artichoke, magnesium fumarate, grape seed meal, yeast extract (MOS), flaxseed, ginkgo, ginseng, monk's pepper, licorice, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), soy protein concentrate, brewer's yeast, flaxseed oil, dandelion, hawthorn, cinnamon.

Instructions for proper use

Horses (500 kg): 50 g per day
Ponies, small horses (ca. 300 kg): 35 g per day
Ponies, small horses (ca. 150 kg): 20 g per day
given with the feed. 

Due to the increased content of trace elements daily ration should not be more than doubled.

Feeding period

For maximum effectiveness, feeding should initially last up to 4 weeks in cases of risk of, during, or after digestive disorders with a risk of laminitis. Depending on the clinical picture, feeding may also be advisable over a longer period.

General findings of nutritional science

The term "laminitis" refers to a very painful inflammation and circulatory disorder of the hoof corium. The cause of this is often a derailment of the intestinal metabolism (feeding laminitis), whereby excessive intake of fructans, carbohydrates or low-structure feed, large amounts of concentrated feed per meal, irregular feeding times or an abrupt change of feed lead to the death of the physiological intestinal flora. This produces toxins, which quickly enter the portal vein via the intestinal mucosa and from there into the liver. Depending on the functionality of the liver, these are either detoxified and excreted here or - particularly in the case of a weakened liver metabolism - enter the hoof corium via the bloodstream. This is where laminitis begins with an inflammation of the blood vessels and a disturbance of the blood supply to the corium. This causes fluid to leak out of the vessels and leads to a massive increase in pressure in the hoof, which triggers the severe pain. As the corium connects the coffin bone to the horn capsule (coffin bone support), its destruction can lead to the coffin bone sinking or rotating. In the further course of the disease, the formation of the hoof horn is often impaired (laminitis hoof).

Another possible cause of laminitis is a persistently high blood sugar level, particularly in overweight horses suffering from equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). This sugar metabolism disorder is usually caused by feeding a diet that is too rich in energy and starch and can, among other things, lead directly to damage in the blood vessels of the hoof.

Probiotics and prebiotics (MOS) promote the desired microbial colonization of the large intestine, resulting in stable intestinal flora with strong defenses. These are needed to ensure that fructan-rich, carbohydrate-rich or structurally poor feed, large amounts of concentrated feed per meal, irregular feeding times or abrupt changes in feed do not immediately lead to massive destruction of the intestinal flora with the release of toxins, which are the cause of laminitis.

Kieselguhr can effectively bind toxins in the intestine and promote their excretion.

Apple pomace and wheat bran promote smooth digestive processes thanks to their high fiber content.

Milk thistle, artichoke, dandelion and licorice root accelerate the detoxification of toxins via the liver.

Ginseng, cinnamon, zinc, manganese and chromium (from brewer’s yeast) promote glucose utilization and thus support the normalization of blood sugar levels.

Antioxidants such as vitamins E and C, selenium, omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil, and procyanidins from grapeseed flour protect the vessels of the hoof corium.

Hawthorn, gingko, and ginseng promote blood circulation in the hoof corium.

Silicon, MSM and vitamin C ensure elastic hoof vessels.

Biotin, zinc, copper, and methionine optimize horn quality and promote the regeneration of a resilient horn capsule, which is so crucial for laminitis hooves.

Flaxseed, together with lecithin, improves the energy supply to horses suffering from laminitis.

Lysine and soybean protein concentrate promote muscle maintenance during the healing phase.

Magnesium and tryptophan reduce the susceptibility to stress in horses with laminitis.

Monk's pepper has a regulating effect on the production of the stress hormone cortisol.

In the case of nutrition-related health and metabolic disorders such as laminitis, it is essential to adapt feed management and optimize body weight. Furthermore, the risk of laminitis can be significantly reduced by stabilizing the intestinal flora, regulating blood sugar levels and stimulating liver detoxification in conjunction with protecting the hoof corium vessels and supporting hoof horn formation.