Dr. Weyrauch No.2 Standfest - 1.5kg

Dr. Weyrauch No.2 Standfest

Dr.Weyrauch No.2 Standfest has quickly made a name for itself thanks to its exceptional variety of nutrients and uncompromising composition. The multiple nutrient deficiencies that occur in the context of hoof problems are quickly compensated for by this product, which in many cases is not only apparent to the animal owner himself but is also recognizable during treatment, to the astonishment of farriers or hoof care professionals. Good horn quality and a stable hoof sole are essential, especially when switching to bare hooves, so feeding the horse according to its needs should also be in the interests of the hoof trimmer. Hoof problems in horses can present themselves in many different ways. In most cases, the hoof reflects the horse's nutrition and metabolism. Hoof problems are usually silent harbingers of other diseases and should therefore always be taken very seriously. The horse's hoof is a highly complex, living and metabolically active structure. The growth and stability of the hoof wall depend on a well supplied with blood hoof corium. A sensitive vascular network ensures that nutrients are transported into and toxins out of the horn capsule. The coffin bone itself is embedded in a buffer (coffin bone support) which is strongly characterized by connective tissue and whose stability, cushioning and elasticity are crucial for the functioning of the supporting and locomotor apparatus and is connected to the hoof capsule. Specific nutrients are of the utmost importance for hoof quality and growth.

• A lack of these nutrients will not only affect the hoof itself but also the health of the horse.
• In summary, however, there are other considerations for a healthy hoof structure:
• Nutrient supply for optimal tissue development
• Removal of toxins and metabolic metabolites
• deacidification
• Activation of detoxification organs (liver)
• Activation of blood circulation (cardiovascular system)
• Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)

The importance of polyunsaturated fatty acids for the health of horses is well known. The metabolically complex conversion of omega-3 fatty acids into the effective docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid is what makes healthy cell wall structure possible in the first place. The two fatty acids increase their elasticity and viscosity. Due to their large surface area, nerve cells in particular contain the highest proportion of cell wall. Accordingly, DHA and EPA are mainly enriched in the brain and the retina of the eye. The elasticity of the membranes is of great importance for the red blood cells, which transport oxygen in the body, especially in the area of the finest capillaries. These fatty acids are therefore also of great importance for general blood circulation and in particular for supplying the hoof complex. DHA and EPA have an immunomodulating effect and are involved in combating inflammation. Like many other nutritional vectors, they are also involved in the structure of the organic and inorganic components of the bone. When horses graze, they take in plenty of omega-3 fatty acids from the fresh grass, but only a maximum of 10% of these are converted into docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid via a complicated and zinc-consuming metabolic pathway. In nature, these omega-3 fatty acids are produced by algae and gradually accumulate via marine life. High levels are therefore found in salmon or herring oil. The reliable supply of DHA and EPA to the horse is problematic with the latter oils, as horses do not like to eat fish. The specially cultivated algae Schizochytrium limacinumn with a high content of DHA and EPA therefore offers a modern alternative. The role of biotin lies in its function as a coenzyme of so-called carboxylases. This vitamin from the group of B vitamins is involved in protein synthesis in the liver, among other things. Its sphere of action is far-reaching. In addition to gluconeogenesis, biotin is also enzymatically involved in the conversion of propionic acid, the breakdown of the amino acid leucine and the synthesis of fatty acids. A lack of biotin can lead to scabby skin, hair loss, hoof damage and the development of a fatty liver. Biotin has been proven to improve hoof growth. The supply of protein building blocks to build up the hoof corium, hoof capsule and sole horn is of great importance. The conversion of feed protein into the body's own protein is not only dependent on the supply of the individual amino acids but also on the body's own synthesis capacity in the liver. The build-up of high-quality hoof components therefore always requires an intact liver function. Traditionally, milk thistle and gentian root improve liver metabolism, protein biosynthesis and the structure of the hoof. Blood circulation and deacidification of the hoof corium can be supported In addition to the growth and development of the hoof, the supply of nutrients to the hoof is particularly important. Blood circulation is particularly important and is supported by nutrients that improve blood flow, keep the capillary structure supple and promote the removal of toxins. Deficiencies in nutrients such as magnesium, circulation-promoting herbs such as hawthorn or gingko, antioxidant secondary plant substances such as reservatrol from red grapes or enzyme-active trace elements not only jeopardize the supply of nutrients to the hoof, but also increase the likelihood of laminitis developing. From the point of view of nutritional medicine, the occurrence of thrush usually indicates a lack of hoof growth and a weak immune system. The trace element zinc plays an important role here. An adequate supply of zinc, especially in times of increased zinc requirements (coat change, growth, pregnancy), keeps a large proportion of opportunistic diseases of various kinds (herpes, bacterial infections, parasite infestations and fungal diseases) at bay. Stable connective tissue plays a special role in sensitive hooves, periostitis and laminitis. The frog pad or cushion made of fibrous connective tissue, in whose structure manganese and copper are involved to a large extent as trace elements, must be stabilized in the long term. This also applies to the coronet and pad. The latter in particular is rich in proteoglycans, which can cushion the bale due to their extreme water-binding capacity. The formation of proteoglycans is manganese-dependent. The formation of stabilizing collagen is dependent on copper and silicon. Bamboo shoots provide highly bioavailable silicon. In addition to deficiencies in general mineralization, deficiencies in the supply of omega-3 fatty acids or DHA and EPA can also be observed in the formation of horn columns and horn fissures. In addition to intensive care by the farrier, hoof cancer poses the greatest challenge to hoof nutrition.