Hestevard Orthocan-C

Hestevard Orthocan-C is a pelleted supplementary feedstuff formulated to support the skeletal growth and development of young horses or those following orthopaedic surgery. Hestevard Orthocan-C promotes strong bone growth and development and as such is recommended for pregnant and lactating mares alongside foals and weanlings. Horses that have suffered a bone injury have an increased requirement for calcium to support replenishment of bone mineralisation during the healing process and Hestevard Orthocan-C provides the necessary essential minerals.

Hestevard Orthocan-C is priced at £90.25 for 4.5kg. This would equate to approximately 75 doses for youngstock (60g per day) or 37 doses for pregnant/lactating mares or horses in recovery following injuries (120g per day). 9kg and 15kg sizes are also available and may be more economical for longer term use which is the recommended strategy when feeding Hestevard Orthocan-C.

Hestevard Orthocan-C should be considered for pregnant and lactating mares to strengthen their foal's skeletal development in utero and during their early life stage. Once feeding hard feed and through weaning, foals and youngstock can also have Hestevard Orthocan-C added to their daily ration to continue their bone development and strength to maximise their athletic potential. Horses in-training have an increased stress on their skeletal system and can also benefit from Hestevard Orthocan-C to help maintain their bone density and strength. Hestevard Orthocan-C is also suitable for horses recovering from orthopaedic injuries such as fractures as it provides the additional mineral requirements to support their healing.

Yes, Hestevard Orthocan-C can support the bone development of horses from in utero through foalhood and into adulthood in training which is essential for their longevity as an athlete and to support their long term orthopaedic health. As a vet, I particularly appreciate the support that Hestevard Orthocan-C provides to horses in recovery following bone injuries or orthopaedic surgery.

Hestevard Orthocan-C is a safe product for horses of all life stages including mares in their last trimester of pregnancy or during lactation. When considering a new supplementary product, you should speak with your veterinarian, in particular if they are on any medications or have any health conditions.

Hestevard Orthocan-C has been specially formulated with Calcium, Vitamin K and Methyl sulphonyl methane to support strong skeletal growth, bone mineralisation and development in young horses, bone strength support for horses in-training and bone healing for horses following orthopaedic injury or surgery.

The key ingredients in Hestevard Orthocan-C are Calcium hydrogen orthophosphate and Calcium carbonate to support bone mineralisation; methyl sulphonyl methane and L-lysine monohydrochloride for healthy collagen and connective tissue development The addition of sodium zeolite provides additional bone and connective tissue strength and may prevent injuries for horses in-training. Hestevard Orthocan-C also contains Vitamin K3 which activates the protein osteocalcin which binds calcium into the bone's matrix to help protect bone density and strength in horses of all lifestages.

Hestevard Orthocan-C dosing depends on the age or size of the horse. Pregnant or lactating mares should be given 120g per day, as should adult horses in-training or those recovering from injury. Youngstock and foals should receive less at 60g per day. Hestevard Orthocan-C's pelleted formulation makes feeding easy for horses of all ages.

Hestevard Orthocan-C complies with the current FEI Clean Sport requirements. However, these requirements can change and also vary depending on the governing body. ,You should always check with the governing body of any competitions for the most up-to-date information about controlled/restricted/banned substances.