Biotin 20 mg per scoop Biotin is a water soluble B-group vitamin and is a crucial co-factor in hoof keratination. This sulphur containing vitamin is especially important for the maintenance of hooves and significant for the health of all connective tissue structures, stimulates keratin production in the hoof, hoof wall, sole and frog with an added benefit of improvement of the horses general appearance and luster.
Horses with poor quality hooves may benefit from supplementation at 20 mg daily, higher doses are suggested for horses receiving little or no grain. Biotin is beneficial for hooves that are shelly and brittle.
Methionine 4000 mg per scoop, Lysine 2000 mg per scoop Methionine and Lysine are two essential amino acids, often deficient in equine feeds and indications are poor quality hoof, skin and coat, as well as tendon and ligament problems. Delayed wound healing and low tolerance to stress and exercise are also signs of deficiency. These amino acids are key components of the protein Keratin, "the major protein in hoof horn" and are vital building blocks in the construction of the hoof These crucial building blocks must be present to ensure full utilization of Biotin.
Methionine is a sulphur containing amino acid essential for formation of strong hooves. Lysine is the first key to unlocking protein efficiency.
Zinc 300 mg. Copper 100 mg, Manganese 200 mg per scoop These chelated trace minerals are micronutrients essential for proper fuctioning of many enzyme systems and play a part in the formation of keratin and collagen which are vital for healthy hooves, hair and skin. A deficiency in any one of these nutrients will impact the efficiency of the others.
Supplemental zinc and copper in the proper ratio can substantially improve the body's ability_ to grow and heal hoof tissues. It is critical to maintain a 3:1 zinc:copper ratio in order to sustain optimum absorption.
Manganese and zinc are co-factors to anti-oxidant enzyme systems, known to be important for hoof health. Manganese levels in many common diets are likely to be incomplete. Copper deficiency may play a role in the development of arthritis, tendon and ligament problems, as well as hoof problems.
MSM 10,000 mg per scoop MSM is one of nature's best sources of dietary sulphur. Inadequate amounts will lead to poor hoof strength, tendon and ligament weakness and poor joint cartilage quality.
Kelp 8000 mg per scoop Kelp is an excellent form of multi-vitamin and hoof supplement, containing balanced quantities of essential minerals such as iron, selenium, iodine, sulphur, copper, magnesium, zinc, as well as beta carotene, vitamins D, E, C, B 1 and B2, niacin, and up to twenty different amino acids.
Brewers' Yeast 8533 mg per scoop This natural pro-biotic supplement promotes gut health improving digestion and nutrient availability. Yeast is an excellent source of B vitamins complementing Biotin. Contains all of the B-complex vitamins.
Note: If you use an effective supplement like Hoofefex, you should see new hoof growth in approximately 4-6 weeks It may take up to 9 months for your horse to grow a completely new hoof.