Collagen is one very important aspect to well being, overall health, and soundness in the horse. It is something that is overlooked in the modern equine diet and can play a huge role in aiding recovery from injury, joint lameness, tendon and ligament concerns, hoof health […]
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Equine tendon and ligament injuries are extremely common in the industry, being created as a result of many factors. Despite being very common in the industry, the recovery rate is dismal with a high percentage of horses either experiencing a recurrence of the injury or being
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A tendon and ligament injury is common in the equine industry, impacting upwards of 30% of horses. Despite the injuries being common, most often result in loss of use or reduced use, especially in highly competitive industries including racing. These injuries are often frustrating to both
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Sports related injuries are common in equine competitions and training. They are expected to occur and are likely, due to the extreme stress placed upon joints and other supporting structures, often exceeding normal limitations. The injuries can be a short term nuisance or many prove to be long term, career ending problems that drag on for years. How we approach these injuries from both a preventative and therapeutic perspective can dictate the outcome and often improve our odds of success. In order to understand the options before us, we have to understand what is taking place within that animal.
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Joint degeneration, tendon injuries, laminitis, navicular conditions and even back pain can limit any horse, but especially those competitive athletes. In many cases, these conditions have progressed further than we would like, resulting in marked changes to the joints and even damage to tendons or ligaments, often becoming unresponsive to traditional therapies and medications. The bottom line contributor is the inflammatory process, which impacts cell health, circulation, cell function and overall health. Sometimes, those patients require a higher level of support to ease their discomfort and improve overall performance in what ever they do.
Cur-OST EQ Pure; Critical Support for Critical Conditions Read More »
Inflammation is rampant in the equine patient, impacting joints, allergies and even gut health. Solutions are endless, but can often result in owners utilizing multiple products, often without results. The Cur-OST® EQ Total Support may be the answer you are seeking, providing a solution in a single product, impacting joints, allergies, gut concerns and even eye complaints!
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Tendons and ligaments literally hold us together, as well as our pets and equine companions. They hold joints together and allow us the flexibility to move in many directions, often taking the impact of many stressful events through their ‘stretching’ ability. Tendons are off shoots of muscles, connecting the muscle to the bone. Ligaments are fibrous connections between bones and often bridge joints, helping to provide stability to that region. These structures are important for many reasons, but damage can occur often due of over-straining, leading to months of recovery and in some cases prolonged debilitation…but there are solutions!
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