Nature Vet Retread
1.2kg

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RETREAD POWDER is a convenient powder for daily addition to feed which provides nutrients important for hoof growth and condition which are often lacking in feed and natural pasture.

RETREAD is a daily oral powder which provides essential nutrients required to ensure accelerated keratin and hoof production. Whilst keratin production occurs naturally in response to injury, it can only occur if all nutrients required are available on a daily basis.

RETREAD is indicated to assist in the repair of hoof disorders such as damaged or poor quality hooves, thin or brittle walls, thin soles, easily bruised heels, and poorly formed frogs.

RETREAD contains Biotin, (well recognised as the rate limiting nutrient for hoof growth and quality) , methionine as the sulfur containing amino acid which is required more by keratin than any other tissue, and are often deficient when accelerated hoof growth and repair is required. Cysteine (another important sulfur amino acid essential to hoof and hair growth) can be manufactured from methionine.

Zinc is an essential cofactor in hoof and skin maintenance and repair. It is often in limited supply in poor quality pasture and in grain-based feeds. Zinc supply may also be limited in the presence of high calcium rations. If supply is limited, the tissue with the highest demand for zinc will suffer first.

Magnesium is an essential mineral in a wide range of body enzyme processes, including those necessary for the manufacture of keratin. Provision of all essential nutrients and cofactors ensures that hoof growth and maintenance is able to continue at all times.

RETREAD has positive effects on the rate of hoof repair and regeneration and, unlike many methionine containing supplements, should not adversely affect palatability of the feed.

Dosage and Administration
To avoid powder being sifted from the feed, mix into feed well and dampen with water, molasses or oil as suits the individual horse.
1 scoop provides 15 g.

Adult horse: 1 scoop (15 g) daily Administer daily for at least 6 - 9 months for best results.

Improvement in hoof quality begins as a visible improvement in 2 - 5 months. Treatment of hoof conditions should always be considered as long term, often requiring 9 months or more. RETREAD is safely used with all Nature Vet dietary or performance supplements.

Notes Palatability:
Many Methionine supplements deter feeding because of very poor palatability. RETREAD has good acceptance when mixed into dampened feed.

Biotin: is usually the rate limiting nutrient in hoof growth, repair and quality, however no repair will occur unless all essential nutrients are available, in the correct amounts, at the correct time. The availability of Zinc is questionable in high Calcium rations. If supply is marginal, the tissue with the highest demand for Zinc (usually skin, hoof and coat) will suffer first.

Plating & Shoeing: Racehorses which are plated regularly can often have constant nailing problems due to damaged hoof wall. Regular supplementation with RETREAD will optimise hoof maintenance and repair.