CALPHORMIN is a unique supplement containing a perfectly balanced combination of major minerals, trace elements and amino acids, together with a scientifically proven source of bioavailable silicon in the form of sodium zeolite.
Every breeder wonders whether a newborn foal will grow into a great athlete, able to withstand rigorous training, race or compete in other disciplines. In racing, an immature two-year-old is expected to gallop at nearly 55km per hour even though its skeleton is not fully developed. In other disciplines, such as dressage and showjumping, equally substantial forces act on the skeleton from a very young age.
The incidence of developmental orthopaedic disease (DOD), including osteochondrosis, can be high in foals. Recent epidemiological studies showed an overall DOD incidence of 60% in thoroughbreds (Lepeule et al. 2008). Warmbloods had the highest incidence (80%), followed by French Trotters (63%) and thoroughbreds (60%). Although DOD risk factors are complex, nutrition, in terms of mineral availability and balance, is known to be crucial (Mcllwraith 2005).
The foundations of a healthy skeleton and future sporting success can be laid before a horse is born. Ensuring adequate intake and balance of major minerals, trace elements and amino acids in the mare's diet is essential, allowing them to reach the foal both in the womb and, after birth, through milk. TRM CALPHORMIN gives young horses the best possible start, initially through supplementing the mare and later through feeding foals and young horses directly. Continued feeding of CALPHORMIN to rapidly growing young horses helps maintain optimum growth and bone development.
CALPHORMIN helps balance the diet with nutrients known to be crucial for proper skeletal development.
RESEARCH RESULTS
TRM CALPHORMIN underwent key studies in broodmares to confirm its effectiveness. 38 foals from 5 different studs were X-rayed to determine the incidence of growth-related problems in the hocks and stifles (right and left) and fetlocks (right and left, fore and hind). The mares' next pregnancies were monitored, but this time CALPHORMIN was added to their normal diet, which remained unchanged. Stallion selection was also considered to ensure genetic effects did not influence the results. At a similar time of year, maternal siblings of the original control foals were X-rayed using the same protocol. Results showed a statistically significant and marked reduction in the incidence of joint lesions (p<0.05).
Nutritional imbalance has been recognised as a potential factor in DOD development in growing young horses. CALPHORMIN helps balance the diet with nutrients known to be critical to proper skeletal development. In growing horses, the key nutrients are protein, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc and lysine. Maintaining appropriate dietary calories is also important. Minimum requirements for each nutrient were published by the National Research Council (NRC, 1989); however, in some cases optimum intake for normal growth may be considerably higher. CALPHORMIN supplies all these nutrients in a carefully balanced, palatable form, ensuring nutrient provision for optimum skeletal development.
Every breeder wonders whether a newborn foal will grow into a great athlete, able to withstand rigorous training, race or compete in other disciplines. In racing, an immature two-year-old is expected to gallop at nearly 55km per hour even though its skeleton is not fully developed. In other disciplines, such as dressage and showjumping, equally substantial forces act on the skeleton from a very young age.
The incidence of developmental orthopaedic disease (DOD), including osteochondrosis, can be high in foals. Recent epidemiological studies showed an overall DOD incidence of 60% in thoroughbreds (Lepeule et al. 2008). Warmbloods had the highest incidence (80%), followed by French Trotters (63%) and thoroughbreds (60%). Although DOD risk factors are complex, nutrition, in terms of mineral availability and balance, is known to be crucial (Mcllwraith 2005).
The foundations of a healthy skeleton and future sporting success can be laid before a horse is born. Ensuring adequate intake and balance of major minerals, trace elements and amino acids in the mare's diet is essential, allowing them to reach the foal both in the womb and, after birth, through milk. TRM CALPHORMIN gives young horses the best possible start, initially through supplementing the mare and later through feeding foals and young horses directly. Continued feeding of CALPHORMIN to rapidly growing young horses helps maintain optimum growth and bone development.
CALPHORMIN helps balance the diet with nutrients known to be crucial for proper skeletal development.
RESEARCH RESULTS
TRM CALPHORMIN underwent key studies in broodmares to confirm its effectiveness. 38 foals from 5 different studs were X-rayed to determine the incidence of growth-related problems in the hocks and stifles (right and left) and fetlocks (right and left, fore and hind). The mares' next pregnancies were monitored, but this time CALPHORMIN was added to their normal diet, which remained unchanged. Stallion selection was also considered to ensure genetic effects did not influence the results. At a similar time of year, maternal siblings of the original control foals were X-rayed using the same protocol. Results showed a statistically significant and marked reduction in the incidence of joint lesions (p<0.05).
Nutritional imbalance has been recognised as a potential factor in DOD development in growing young horses. CALPHORMIN helps balance the diet with nutrients known to be critical to proper skeletal development. In growing horses, the key nutrients are protein, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc and lysine. Maintaining appropriate dietary calories is also important. Minimum requirements for each nutrient were published by the National Research Council (NRC, 1989); however, in some cases optimum intake for normal growth may be considerably higher. CALPHORMIN supplies all these nutrients in a carefully balanced, palatable form, ensuring nutrient provision for optimum skeletal development.
