FounderGuard is a clinically proven preventative supplement for feed induced laminitis and founder. It has been formulated to ensure delivery of the active drug to the hindgut and proven to control the build-up of lactic acid in the hindgut. It also reduces the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies when fed in conjunction with high grain diets. A small daily dose of the palatable granules allows high grain diets to be fed safely.

Recommended for:

• Horses on high grain diets e.g. gallopers, pacers, eventers and show hacks.
• Horses grazing lush pastures particularly during spring and autumn when sugar levels in the pasture are high.
• Young horses being prepared for sales e.g. high grain/low exercise animals.
• Horses that have suffered laminitis or founder in the past.
• Horses undergoing a change in diet.
• Horses with seedy toe, white line separation, or poor-quality hooves.

Why Choose FounderGuard?

• The ONLY proven prevention for founder - FounderGuard has been scientifically developed specifically for the prevention of grain induced founder in horses and is the only product available to prevent this problem.
• Prevents build-up of lactic acid – When excess carbohydrates are consumed, bacteria multiply rapidly in the hindgut. FounderGuard controls the build-up of lactic acid from this fermentation process, preventing damage to the gut lining and therefore laminitis.
• FounderGuard can be added to the daily feed as an effective daily management tool for horses at risk of founder and low-grade laminitis.
• Scientifically formulated for performance – Helps prevent the onset of this silent ‘performance killer’ and help the performance horse reach their full potential.

Composition:
Each 25 g dose contains:
Virginiamycin 10 g/kg

Dosage and Directions for Use:

• FounderGuard should be administered at the full daily dose for at least 3 days prior to any dietary change that involves an increase in grain (starch) or pasture (sugar) intake.
• FounderGuard is presented as a palatable lucerne-based pellet.
• FounderGuard can be fed alone or mixed with other feed ingredients to provide 5 g FounderGuard 100 kg body weight per day (e.g. 25 g/day for a horse weighing 500 kg).
• Individual horses: 5 g FounderGuard per 100 kg body weight once daily
• Bulk feeding: 1 kg FounderGuard mixed into 250 kg feed concentrate
• Introduce the dose incrementally over 4 days starting at ¼ - ½ the daily dosage. Commencement at the full dosage may result in decreased feed intake during the first week of supplementation.
• The scoop provided contains approximately 25 g when loosely filled.