PulmonAID

·       A palatable feed supplement recommended for all performance horses to support normal integrity and function of the lungs.

What is PulmonAID?

PulmonAID is a palatable feed supplement recommended for all performance horses to support normal integrity and function of the lungs.

How does PulmonAID work?

Maximal respiratory function is essential for optimal athletic performance. Issues such as allergic reactions to dust/pollution and conditions such as exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH) or “bleeding” can have a significant impact on lung function and the welfare of the horse. Allergic reactions to dust and debris entering the lungs result in an inflammatory response, causing mucous production and narrowing of the airways. EIPH is the escape of blood cells into the lungs from the capillaries where gas exchange occurs, and subclinical disease is extremely common.

PulmonAID contains a combination of ingredients that work together to maintain the normal integrity and function of the lungs:

Lecithin:

A key component of the surfactant fluid that lines the lungs. Surfactants are important for the regulation of liquid balance within the airway to help with airway clearance. Lecithin can help support airways affected by environmental allergens (e.g. allergic reactions to dust).

Chlorophyll:

A potent antioxidant that mops up free radicals, preventing them from damaging cells, and protects against oxidative stress by inhibiting the cascade of free radicals. Chlorophyll may also help with excess mucous build up to promote healthy lung function.

Vitamin A:

An antioxidant that has a role in protecting against oxidative damage and enhances chlorophyll’s activity.

Vitamin E:

An essential nutrient that cannot be synthesised by the horse and is a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage.

Vitamin D3:

High levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to superior lung function 

Features and Benefits

• Great for horses with EIPH and equine asthma
• Promotes healthy lung function and airway clearance
• Supports the airways of horses affected by environmental allergens (e.g. allergic reactions to dust)
• Potent antioxidant that can protect cell membranes from oxidative damage

Ingredients

• Chlorophyll
• Lecithin
• Vitamin A 218,840 IU/kg
• Vitamin D3 2,268 IU/kg
• Vitamin E 109 mg/kg
• Calcium Carbonate
• Calcium Succinate

Maintenance:

• Feed 60g (2 level scoops) per 500kg bodyweight per day.

Exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH):

• After a horse has suffered a bleeding episode, spell the horse in a paddock for at least 8 to 12 weeks.
• While the horse is spelling, commence feeding PulmonAID at 60g (2 level scoops) per 500kg bodyweight per day.
• Four days prior to a race or strenuous workout, increase to 120g (4 level scoops) per 500kg bodyweight per day, ensuring you comply with all relevant rules of the competition.

Sizes

• 1.8kg – (30 days supply*)
• 6kg – (100 days supply*)
• 12.5kg – (208 days supply*)

*based on 500kg bodyweight maintenance