Science Supplements 4Feet Horse Hoof Supplement, 2kg or 10kg
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Vendor : Science Supplements
Product Type : Horse Supplements
Sku : 100002
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Providing high specification nutrients shown to help:
- Improve hoof horn condition
- Reduce cracking & splitting
- Decrease foot sensitivity
- Promote healthy skin and hair
- 2kg pouch gives approximately 6 months supply
What is it?
Poor hoof condition is a common problem with many horses and ponies and can be the result of a poor diet, their genetics or the environment. However, if this problem is left, the hoof could become prone to cracking and splitting.
To combat this, we have developed a range of hoof supplements.
4Feet hoof supplement is specially formulated with an essential mix of micronutrients including Biotin and Calcium which improve the condition of the hoof and horn, reduce cracking and splitting, decrease foot sensitivity and promote healthy skin and hair.
4Feet PLUS+ is a super strength formulation for the most challenged feet. With a combination of seven active ingredients it is designed to be fed to overcome the most challenging of conditions. Once improvements can be seen, then we recommend moving to feeding the standard 4Feet to maintain healthy feet.
What’s in it?
The number one ingredient in any hoof supplement must be Biotin as by far the most scientific evidence for an effect on hoof growth and quality exists for this nutrient.
4Feet Plus+ contains a very high level of bioavailable D-Biotin (75mg/day for a 500kg horse). As Biotin is absorbed from the hindgut, 4Feet Plus also contains a high dose of a protected live yeast to help ensure a healthy hindgut environment.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae When feeding live yeast-based probiotics to horses it is essential that they are fed in a form which protects them from stomach acid so they reach the hindgut alive. The type of yeast used by Science Supplements is protected by an outer capsule which is capable of withstanding acidic conditions, but will then be broken down in the hindgut releasing the live yeast.
Organic Zinc is included as horn is mainly composed of a protein called keratin (a structural protein composed of fibres that makes up horn, skin, hair, wool, feathers and nails) and Zinc is vital for protein metabolism.
Copper deficiency can have an adverse effect on horn and hair quality. The correct ratio between Zinc and Copper is important as these two trace elements interact.
Manganese is integral to formation of the internal structures of the hoof. Manganese is low in grains and the amount provided by forage can vary dramatically. In addition, manganese is poorly absorbed so deficiency is not uncommon.
Methionine is a key amino acid as the production of horn involves the interaction between Methionine and keratin to produce a strong structure.
MSM is a bioavailable source of sulphur and sulphur in turn is present in high amounts in keratin.
Changes in hoof growth and or quality can take 3-6 months to be apparent. After 3-6 months the new hoof growth below the coronet band should be smooth and the growth lines should be vertical and horizontal.
FAQ’s:
Q: What’s the difference between 4Feet PLUS+ and 4Feet and what is right for my horse?A: 4Feet PLUS+ is a super strength formulation for the most challenged feet. With a combination of seven active ingredients it is designed to be fed to overcome the most challenging of conditions. Once improvements can be seen, then we recommend moving to feeding the standard 4Feet to maintain healthy feet.
Q: Do I need to give this with feed?A: You should mix with feed, ideally twice a day, and follow the feeding instructions on the above tab.
Q: Is it safe to give to competition horses?A: Yes, there are no prohibited substances in this product and all our products are manufactured and tested under our UFAS licence and NOPS scheme.
Ingredients & Feeding Guide | 4Feet
Level 2.5ml (4g) scoops per day divided between either 1 or 2 feeds.
- Pony - approximately 250kg | 2 Scoops
- Horse - approximately 500kg | 3 Scoops
- Large Horse - over 750kg | 4 Scoops
Due to the fact that horn growth is relatively slow, it is likely to take several months of feeding 4Feet before there is a noticeable effect on hoof quality.
Mix thoroughly with feed and split between meals where possible.
Do not exceed the recommended intake.
One of our core values is transparency. That’s why we list all the active ingredients per daily feeding rate so you know exactly what your horse is getting.
Active Ingredients: Each level 2.5ml scoop (4g) delivers 8.3mg D-Biotin and 1360mg Calcium.
Analytical Constituents: Crude Protein <1%, Crude Fibre 4.8%, Crude Oils & Fats <1%, Crude Ash 97.8%, Moisture <1%, Sodium 9%.
Composition: Limestone, D-Biotin.
Additives (per kg of finished product): None.
Ingredients & Feeding Guide | 4Feet Plus+
Level 25ml scoops per day divided between either 1 or 2 feeds.
- Pony - approximately 250kg | 2 Scoops
- Horse - approximately 500kg | 3 Scoops
- Large Horse - over 750kg | 4 Scoops
Do not exceed the recommended intake.
One of our core values is transparency. That’s why we list all the active ingredients per daily feeding rate so you know exactly what your horse is getting.
Active Ingredients: Per daily feed (3 x 25ml) 49g provides: D-Biotin 75mg; Saccharomyces cerevisiae 5 x 1010 CFU; MSM 5g; Methionine 5g; Zinc (organic) 500mg; Copper (organic) 125mg; Manganese (organic) 500mg.
Analytical Constituents: Crude Protein 18%; Crude Fibre 4%; Crude Oils & Fats 1%; Ash 7%; Moisture <5%.
Composition: Biotin, Protected Live Yeast, MSM, DL-Methionine, Organic Zinc, Organic Copper, Organic Manganese, Rice Flour.
Additives (per kg of finished product): Saccharomyces cerevisiae (NCYC Sc47) 4b1702 1.01 x 1012; D-Biotin (3a880) 1530mg; Copper (E4-Copper) 2550mg; Zinc (3b612) 10,200mg; Manganese (E5) 10,200mg; DL-Methionine (3c301).
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Cancelling Orders
You may cancel your order for the Goods by notifying us of your decision to cancel at any time prior to us sending you a Confirmation Notice. You may notify us of your decision to cancel by sending us by email to sales@dufinkle.co.uk with a statement that you wish to cancel quoting your name, address, the name or a description of the Goods and your order reference number.
After we send you a Confirmation Notice and the expiry of 14 calendar days after the day you receive the Goods, you may cancel the Contract at any time during the Cancellation Period by notifying us of your decision to cancel. You may notify us of your decision to cancel by contacting us by sending us by email to sales@dufinkle.co.uk with a statement that you wish to cancel with your name, address, the name or a description of the Goods and your order reference number. If you have already received the goods, these must be returned before any refund can be processed. See returns policy.
Upon receiving notice of your cancellation, we will contact you and provide details of where you must return the Goods and other relevant instructions. You must then return the Goods to us without delay and at the latest within 14 days of notifying us of your cancellation. You must return the Goods at your own risk and at your own cost unless we offer to pay the cost of return. If the value of the Goods is reduced as a result of your handling of them beyond what is necessary to determine the nature, characteristics or functioning of the Goods, we will be entitled to claim this reduction in value from you and to deduct it from any money which you have paid us. If the Goods are part of a promotional offer, you will be expected to return the relevant Goods back to us for a full refund less any discount that was given. If you wish to return an item from a buy one get one free offer, you must return both items to receive a refund. If one item is returned, you will not receive any funds in return as the offer will no longer be valid. Goods returned in their original condition will be refunded within 7 Working days once received back. This is assuming items returned have been deemed to be re-sold as new by Dufinkle Ltd any items returned in a lesser condition than this may not be entitled to a full refund. So long as you are entitled to cancel and have complied with your obligations we will refund you the balance of the price after deducting any reduction in the value of the Goods. We will refund you using the same method of payment used by you.
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Returning Goods
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