Sylvia van der Hoek, DVM

An easy method to determine the IgG in the blood of newborn foals. The test strips are interpreted using the VMRD reader and provide a reliable, objective value. This data can be used to determine whether therapy should be initiated to provide the foal with sufficient antibodies. 

IgG in colostrum

The plasma cells in the mammary glands produce immunoglobulins that are absorbed by the foal from the colostrum. The amount of immunoglobulins ingested by the foal depends on the level of immunoglobulins in the colostrum, the amount of colostrum produced by the mare, the amount of colostrum the foal drinks in the first 24 hours and the foal's absorption of IgG from the colostrum. If any of these factors are insufficient, the foal will not receive enough immunoglobulins and this can have major consequences for the health of the foal. In up to 25% of foals,

So many options in complementary feeds but which one do you choose? When selecting a complementary feed, what do you pay attention to and which one suits which indication?  At Grovet, we are driven to exceed horse vet expectations and are constantly developing our product line to keep optimising it. Our equine complementary feeds are of high quality and are formulated based on scientific knowledge. Grovet offers a wide range of complementary feeds to support the digestive system, but which one is suitable for which moment?

Bonpard Enteral Nutrition - for nasogastric feeding of horses that cannot or do not want to eat

Horses that cannot or will not eat due to surgery or serious illness need to be provided with essential nutrients to support recovery. In particular, water, energy, electrolytes, protein and vitamins are important for these horses. Nutrients can be administered to these horses via a nasogastric tube, often using pellets dissolved in water that can easily clog up the nasogastric tube. 

Bonpard has developed a product that contains the most important nutrients for ill horses and can be easily administered through a nasogastric tube. 

What is Bonpard Enteral Nutrition?

Enteral Nutrition is intended for nasogastric feeding of sick horses that do not want to eat and horses that (temporarily) cannot eat. Bonpard Enteral Nutrition contains

What can the VMRD reader be used for?

The VMRD reader is compatible with a number of lateral flow tests, the feline and equine SAA test and in the near future an equine IgG foal test will be available. The results of the equine SAA test can be valuable in many occasions. It provides quantitative results in 10 minutes and can be used in field and hospital conditions .

Clinical Applications for Equine Serum Amyloid A (SAA)

In the image below, clinical applications for the equine SAA test are shown. It can be used to asses disease severity and the need for referral and/or surgery. It can also be used to assess the progression of the disease, the occurrence of complications and the need for therapy or changes in therapy. If an animal shows non-specific symptoms, the SAA test can give an indication of a possible cause (inflammation/infection).

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About Horstem

Horstem is the first licensed veterinary medicine composed of equine mesenchymal umbilical cord stem cells. The stem cells are extracted from the umbilical cord of donor horses after the foal is born. It is a non-invasive and efficient extraction that results in a relatively high number of high-quality stem cells that are safe to use. A 1 ml vial of Horstem contains 15 million pluripotent mesenchymal stem cells.

Horstem is indicated to reduce lameness in horses with mild to moderate degenerative joint disease. The product is ready to use, it does not need to be defrosted by the veterinarian. Horstem can be stored in a regular refrigerator, no special ultra-low temperature equipment is needed for storage of the product.

How does Horstem work?

The mesenchymal stem cells in Horstem are activated after injection in the inflamed joint. After