Life Data Farrier's Formula 5kg Refill
Product Code: HS003
Price: £25.99
Within just 9 weeks, healthy new growth will start to be seen at the coronary band. Resutls with Farrier's Formula so recommend the real thing, first time, every time.
Product Description
Farrier's Formula is an alfalfa based pelleted nutritional supplement formulated for horses to promote healthy dermal tissues including hoof growth.
Farrier's Formula provides the nutrient support that horses need to build strong connective tissue proteins. Connective tissue proteins are the microscopic framework of the mammalian body, giving form and strength to all major organs and tissues. Of all the protein in the body over 40% is connective tissue protein, making it by far the most abundant.
Connective tissue proteins combine to form fibers which may crosslink with adjacent fibers. The joined fibers strength is dependent on the number of crosslinks. These crosslinks are chemically expensive for the body to produce. If the right chemicals in the form of nutrients from the diet are not present, fewer crosslinks can be made; the tissue being constructed or repaired will be weaker.
The hoof is connective tissue that depends on its many crosslinks for strength and resiliency. Thus a strong healthy hoof can only be built through proper nutrition.
Positive Results of Feeding Farrier's Formula
Within as little as two weeks of feeding Farrier's Formula one should see a glossy, more deeply colored coat. By nine to ten weeks a new band of strong, healthy growth will be clearly visible at the coronary band, and the difference in the structure of the horn can be seen with the naked eye in the periople. Internal benefits are harder to see, but just as dramatic.
The length of time Farrier's Formula should be given at the replenishment level is determined by the initial problem to be solved. If the goal is to improve health and appearance of the skin and hair, replenishment level should be continued for approximately one to two months. If the goal is to grow a long and flowing healthy mane and tail, the replenishment level should be fed until the mane and tail reach the desired length. The time required to completely remodel the wall, sole and frog of the foot is approximately 9-12 month. Therefore, it is best to continue the replenishment level until the foot is completely remodeled even though one will begin to see some difference in the hoof within two months.
Farrier's Formula and the Older Horse
Feeding Farrier's Formula to an older horse even though he does not have hoof problems has many benefits. One of the problems in feeding the aging horse is that mastication (chewing) of feed becomes less efficient and after the feed reaches the digestive tract nutrient absorption is diminished. Also, the connective tissue including skin, hoof, bone, tendons, and muscle is not as strong and healthy as in younger horses. Another geriatric problem is that many times the metabolism, therefore activity, is usually slowed because of decreased levels of thyroid hormone (thyroxin).
