Bonpard introduces a new product: Colostrum powder for foals and horses.
What is Bonpard Colostrum, and Who is it For?
Bonpard Colostrum is a pure, freeze-dried bovine colostrum powder (95%) combined with a prebiotic. This product is specifically designed to support a healthy start in life for newborn foals. It provides an effective supplement to the mare’s colostrum, which is essential for the development of the foal’s immune system. Additionally, Bonpard Colostrum can be used for horses of any age with temporarily or persistently reduced immunity due to illness, weather changes, or those undergoing intensive training.
Indications for Use in Foals
Absorbing sufficient and high-quality colostrum within the first hours after birth is crucial for a foal’s health and development. Colostrum plays a key role in the passive transfer of immunity, as it is rich in immunoglobulins that protect the foal against infections in its early life stages. It also contains B-lymphocytes, lysozyme,
Nutrition plays a fundamental role in veterinary medicine, where a balanced diet and proper management are of utmost importance. The product development department at Grovet is dedicated to innovating and optimising equine feeds and supplements.
In this blog, our product developer and nutrition consultant, Michelle Bakker, takes you behind the scenes to explore the steps we have taken in developing one of our latest products: Bonpard Equimel.
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Idea to Practice: The Development of Bonpard Equimel
The creation of a new product always starts with an idea, originating from veterinary practice or recent scientific research. This idea is subsequently subjected to extensive market and literature research to ensure scientific validation and practical applicability.
An example of this approach is the development of Bonpard Equimel, a foal milk replacer formulated based on the natural composition ofmare’s milk.
The market for nutritional products is vast and diverse, which is why Grovet
