Equine America Lamigard Advanced Care Pellets provide nutritional support for horses and ponies, especially during the spring and Autumn months.
Historically, most laminitis cases were thought to occur as a result of an inflammatory response, from overconsumption of pasture and other feeds that are high in soluble carbohydrates, leading to a disruption to the hindgut microbiome, which caused the release of endotoxins, together with the excessive production of free radicals from oxidative processes. The actual physiological responses which lead to laminitis are still unclear, but it is thought that the inflammatory response and the high level of damaging free radicals produced by oxidation during the inflammatory response ultimately affect the blood supply to the feet. The restriction of blood to the feet causes damage and death to the laminae, resulting in pain and lameness, and in severe cases, rotation of the pedal bone.
Excessive concussion of the feet (working on hard ground), retained placenta in broodmares, systemic infections, and supporting limb (following an injury) laminitis are also all thought to result in laminitis as a result of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) - Laminitis caused by inflammation and resulting oxidative damage.
However, recent studies have reported that a high proportion of laminitis cases are now thought to occur as a result of endocrine or hormonal dysfunction.
These hormone imbalances can occur either as a result of PPID (Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction, commonly known as Cushings Disease), or a range of syndromes referred to as Equine Metabolic Syndrome or EMS. These disorders are characterised by, amongst other symptoms, insulin resistance (IR) and may be genetic in origin, as there seems to be a high incidence in Native ponies and some draft breeds. Again, it is not yet fully clear why higher-than-normal insulin levels can result in laminitis, but one theory is that insulin resistance may be associated with high levels of key proteins that cause vasoconstriction or narrowing of blood vessels in the feet. This is thought to result in narrowing and stretching of the lamellar cells over a period of time, before symptoms of pain and lameness become obvious to the owner – unlike SIRS laminitis, which is usually rapid in onset.
Directions for use:
For horses and large ponies, 50g per day. For smaller ponies, 30g per day.
Do not exceed 50g per day unless under professional advice.
Please find the technical information below for more detailed information on ingredients.
Key Features
- Unique approach to the nutritional support of horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
- Provides potent antioxidant support fromplant extractsas wellas key minerals and vitamins, including magnesium.
- Containsprebiotics and probioticsto supportthe hindgut.
- Provides nutritional support for the endocrine system (to support insulin regulation), including cinnamon.
- Provides high levels ofFolic Acidto supportblood vessels in the hoof.
- Contains highlevels ofBiotin, Methionine, MSM,and Zincto supporthoof quality and growth
- Low sugar and starch (non-structural carbohydrates- NSC), making it suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
- Palatable and easy to feed alone, even when little or no concentrate feed is offered.
- Equine America is BETA NOPS and UFAS accredited, making Lamigard Advanced Care Pellets suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing by reducing the risk of our products containing prohibited substances.