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Restore® SR
Slow-Release Electrolyte
Restore SR contains the latest technology in electrolyte therapy, including a proprietary slow-release mechanism that allows sodium to be released gradually into the gastrointestinal tract for sustained absorption. Feeding a concentrated electrolyte dose causes a surge in blood electrolyte levels. However, a concentrated dose also stimulates increased excretion of electrolytes, flushing out the electrolytes you just fed and shortchanging the horse of vital supplementation. When sodium is delivered slowly over a period of time, more is retained and utilized by the body. Restore SR helps horses retain the electrolytes you provide so they can replenish their reserves in the most optimal manner—slowly.
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Features and Benefits
• Slowly delivers sodium and other key electrolytes such as chloride, potassium, and magnesium to replace what was lost in sweat
• Reduces the risk of dehydration, muscular weakness, overheating, fatigue, and poor performance
• Sugar-free formula
Feeding Recommendations
Adjust dose according to sweat loss and work intensity. Divide daily amount fed equally among meals and mix well. Feed Restore SR after competition, work, or in any situation in which the horse has sweated. In addition to Restore SR, all horses should have free-choice access to a salt block and water. The following recommendations are for horses with a mature body weight of 1,100 lb (500 kg) and should be adjusted accordingly.
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Offer Plenty of Water
It may be difficult to realize the volume of fluid lost as the sweat may evaporate before it is even seen. Electrolytes can help prevent dehydration because they will encourage a horse to drink, especially if the horse is not fond of drinking unfamiliar water at show or competition venues. Without adequate water intake, electrolyte supplementation can actually exacerbate dehydration. Therefore, offer plenty of water to any horse given electrolytes.
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Prescription Strength Hoof and Coat Conditioner
Bio-Bloom PS is a dual-action supplement designed to promote and maintain healthy hooves and skin from the inside out. Bio-Bloom PS contains biotin, methionine, iodine, and chelated zinc at levels shown to support hoof growth, including development of strong hoof wall. Bio-Bloom PS includes lecithin and essential fatty acids from full-fat soybeans, nutrients that are necessary for production of resilient hoof horn and shiny coats.
Features and Benefits
• Contains biotin, methionine, iodine, and chelated zinc at levels shown to improve and support hoof growth, including development of strong hoof wall
• Produces a soft, shiny coat and healthy growth of mane and tail
• Promotes health of hooves damaged by laminitis, seedy toe, sand cracks, and wet-dry cycles
• Includes essential amino acids and fatty acids, important nutrients for optimal coat condition
Feeding Recommendations
Top-dress on feed. Feed 30 g to 60 g per day to horses and ponies. Feed 60 g per day for treatment of acute hoof damage and coat conditioning. Feed 90 to 120 g to horses recovering from laminitis.
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Serving and Container Sizes
Serving Size
30 g (30-g scoop included)
Container Sizes
2 kg (66 servings)
10 kg (333 servings)
Promote Joint Health
Total Wellness is enhanced with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate play key roles in the synthesis of synovial fluid and the major components of the articular cartilage matrix. Laboratory studies have illustrated the effectiveness of chondroitin sulfate in inhibiting the enzymes associated with inflammation and tissue destruction. MSM, a derivative of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), is a bioavailable source of sulfur and is important in relieving pain and inflammation. All three of these compounds have been provided at optimal levels to support normal joint health.
Support Optimal Hoof, Skin, and Coat Quality
Total Wellness contains added biotin, a water-soluble B vitamin essential for the maintenance of connective tissue found in skin, hooves, and hair. Ground flax has also been included to provide a source of essential fatty acids, which play a key role in maintaining a healthy hair coat as well as supporting other important systems in the body.
Protect Cells from Oxidative Damage
Vitamin E is a critically important nutrient for all horses but is especially important for exercise, reproduction, and for horses at risk of certain neurological diseases. Horses with limited access to fresh green forage have a greater need for supplemental vitamin E since the nutrient quickly becomes depleted in stored forages. Vitamin E can be obtained from natural or synthetic sources but the chemical structure and bioavailability of each is different. Studies conducted at Kentucky Equine Research have shown the natural form of the vitamin to be 56% more bioavailable compared to the synthetic source.
