Joint damage in horses is caused by multiple factors
Various factors play a role in the development of joint damage. The use, posture/exercise and feeding of the horse are among the decisive factors.
Horses are often kept in stables. The animals are often ridden daily to get exercise or to be trained for competitions. On the other hand, many horse owners are limited in time and therefore like to let their animals run freely in the hall to compensate. The problem is that there is often no warm-up phase. The horses are allowed to run freely in the hall after long periods of standing in the stable, which can lead to them immediately letting off steam with their excess energy. However, the joint cartilage needs a certain amount of time to absorb stress moments through elasticity. The horse should be slowly and continuously prepared for higher loads during a warm-up phase, whether while riding or before being allowed to run free.
Through consistent movements, the joints slowly fill with fluid, so that after a while the cartilage can fulfil its function as a shock absorber.
The original wild horse did not have this problem. It covered long distances when feeding and moved slowly for several hours a day.
Growing joints
For foals, long, consistent exercise sessions are particularly important so that the joints can develop well and gain stability in the long term. The situation is difficult for foals born early in the year, as there is often no opportunity for long exercise sessions on the pasture. The foals are often kept in the stable and are only allowed to run around for a few hours during the day, where they can move freely.
Growth rates are highest in young horses, and accordingly there is an enormous need for nutrients. But older horses, leisure horses and sport horses also need certain nutrients for joint metabolism. Cartilage protective substances such as glycosaminoglycans, chondroitin sulfates, but also micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids play an important role here. The effect of the cartilage protection and building substances mentioned can be improved by adding micronutrients such as the essential omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants (vitamin C, E, and others), but also minerals such as calcium.
The trick now is to feed all of these biological building blocks in the right combination and dosage over a longer period of time.
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Coordinated concepts with cdVet
cdVet natural products offers coordinated concepts to support the musculoskeletal system. The purely natural products provide nutritional support for joint problems and are fed as a finely ground mixture or in liquid form. The specially coordinated herbs provide important phytonutrients that supply the joints and the body with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and secondary plant substances. They also support the entire connective tissue system and supply the collagen fibers of tendons and ligaments, muscles and joints. This promotes your animal's performance and well-being.
To begin with, feeding-related support over a period of 6 weeks with cdVet ArthroGreen plus is recommended. Following this, feeding cdVet ArthroGreen has proven to be effective. In times of increased joint sensitivity, such as in cold weather or when subjected to greater strain, additional feeding of cdVet Lauf-Fit Pro is recommended. To ensure natural mineralization and vitamin protection, feeding-related support with cdVet MicroMineral is essential. It should also be noted that not too high amounts of energy- and protein-rich feed are fed.
This significantly accelerates the growth of young horses, which can lead to enormous overloading of the skeleton. The high weight gain can place a great strain on the joints, which makes them more susceptible to damage.
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