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LamiCORE Findings2014
Introduction
LamiCORE is a feed balancer, designed and produced within the UK.
In early 2014 we ran a feeding trial on 8 different horses and ponies with various metabolic issues. Read on to discover what we found.
What is LamiCORE?
VCAL Chelated Calcium
Broad spectrum vitamins and minerals
Essential amino acids
MSM
Omega-3 oils
Feed base
Why make LamiCORE?
Pam Martin in Australia
Anecdotal evidence in the UK
Trial Plan Overview
Across 3 months in early 2014
8 Horses/Ponies 7 – Laminitis
2 – Cushing’s
2 – EMS
Feedback via calls and emails
Blood tests when possible
Findings – Palatability
5 – did not like at beginning
3 – happy eating throughout
5 – happy to eat by end of first pack
For the majority the issue was the coconut – for final product coconut size was reduced.
Findings – Behaviour
1 – Improved (1 on Hi-Mag)
1 – Deteriorated
4 – No Mention
2 – Hard to tell
Findings – Happiness/Enthusiasm
7 – Increased
0 – Decreased
1 – No Mention
Findings – Other
4 – Improved hoof quality (Including frog)
3 – Improved coat quality
2 – Improved Mobility
1 – Decreased thirst levels (relevant to 2)
4/4 – Improved blood results (2 C/2 L)
2 – Gained weight (filled out)
1 – Reduced crest
2 – Returned to competition (inc. 1 HOYs pony)
Coat Quality Improvement
ACTH: 931.0
ACTH: 130.0
Coat Quality Deterioration
ACTH: 130.0
ACTH: 379.0
Blood Results – Cushing’s
Before 1 month 2 months 3 months0
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Changes in ACTH after 3 months on LamiCORE
Horse C ACTHLinear (Horse C ACTH)Horse G ACTHLinear (Horse G ACTH)Normal - 29Linear (Normal - 29)
AC
TH
pg/m
l
Blood Results – Laminitis
Before 1 month 2 months 3 months0
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Changes in Insulin after 3 months on LamiCORE
Horse H Resting InsulinLinear (Horse H Resting Insulin)Horse F InsulinLinear (Horse F Insulin)Normal Resting - 20Linear (Normal Resting - 20)
Insulin m
IU/L
Our Progression
12 month trial (August 2014-2015)
1 Laminitis case study
1 Cushing’s case study
Both still continuing to do well
Thank you for reading
If you have any questions, please feel free to call EquiFeast on 01453 836974
Alternatively you can email [email protected] with the subject ‘LamiCORE Slide Share’
