Ideal treatment for Horse Joint treatment

Proven to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, Adequan® i.m. for horses (POLYSULFATED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN) breaks the destructive disease cycle, inhibits cartilage damage and stimulates the cartilage repair process. Extensive studies of Adequan® i.m. for equines have proven it readily passes through the synovial membrane and is taken up into cartilage by diffusion. This results in the concentration and progressive accumulation of Adequan® i.m. at the site of injury. Studies have not been conducted to establish safety in breeding horses. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

Balanced, Healthy joints in Horses

A healthy equine joint is a complex system of internal and external tissues that provide stability and protect the joint while allowing for freedom of movement. During routine activity, a functioning balanced joint is in a constant state of “wear  and repair.” As normal forces are exerted on the joint, cells are very actively regenerating and repairing the components of damaged cartilage while replacing the synovial fluid in the joint. This constant renewal, repair and replacement cycle assures that no cartilage loss occurs and a functionally balanced, healthy joint environment is maintained.

Diseased Joints in Horses

When the wear and tear of daily use, a misstep, incorrect shoeing or abnormal forces cause trauma, the natural cycle of “wear  and repair” within the joint is disrupted. The joint then is susceptible to equine non-infectious degenerative joint disease, often called osteoarthritis. Equine non-infectious degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis most commonly affects the hocks and coffin joints with the most severe effects on the high-motion knee and fetlock joints.

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