Frequently
Asked Questions
Platform Equine Health
Supplements
1. What types of supplements
are in the Platform line?
The Platform Equine Health Supplements include a Joint Formula,
Hoof Health Formula, Complete Electrolyte and Weight Formula.
In addition, there is also a nutritional Treat available to show
your horse how much you care.
2. How are your supplements different
than the other supplements on the market?
Some horses have specific conditions that require
additional supplements. Many supplements on the market today
contain extra vitamins and minerals that can duplicate those
found in fortified feeds. Platform Equine Health Supplements
are specially formulated to complement the Platform Feeds without
waste, duplication of ingredients or over-supplementation.
3. These supplements look different;
they aren’t a powder or a pellet, what are they?
The Platform Joint Formula, Hoof Health Formula, and
Complete Electrolyte are all in the form of an exclusive color-coded,
extruded nugget. The Platform Weight Formula is a prilled fat
with a granular texture, which is very stable and mixes well.
4. Will my horse eat them?
The Platform Equine Health Supplements have been shown
to be very well accepted, and the unique shape helps reduce sorting.
5. Where can I buy Platform Equine Health Supplements?
Platform Equine Health Supplements can be found wherever
equine supplements are sold.
6. Does this have anything to do with
the Platform Feeds by Farnam?
The Platform Equine Health Supplements were designed to be fed with
the Platform Feeds by Farnam, or other fortified feeds.
7. How long of a supply is provided
in each container?
The Platform Joint Formula,
Hoof Health Formula, and Complete Electrolyte are available
in a 2.8-lb container (45 day supply), and the Weight Formula
is available in a 3.75-lb container (30 day supply).
8. Can I use the Platform Equine Health Supplements
with other feeds besides Platform?
Yes, the Platform
Supplements have been designed to be given with any fortified
feed without unnecessary duplication of non-essential nutrients.
9. What is in your Joint Formula?
The
Joint Formula contains glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate,
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), hyaluronic acid, and Ester-C® (a
highly-absorbable form of vitamin C to support collagen synthesis).
10. What is in your Complete Electrolyte?
The
Complete Electrolyte was specially formulated with electrolytes
and essential amino acids that are needed for fast recovery after
exercise.
11. What is in your Hoof Health Formula?
The
Hoof Health Formula contains biotin, the essential amino acids
lysine and methionine, as well as zinc and copper.
12. What is in your Weight Formula?
The
Weight Formula is a prilled vegetable fat, which is very
calorie-dense.
13. Why is there a treat in the Platform
Equine Health Supplement line?
Platform Treats provide a fun
way to show your horse how much you appreciate him, without
adding unnecessary extra vitamins
and minerals to the diet. Specially formulated to complement
the Platform Feeds, this Treat provides a little bit of love
wrapped up in a snack that horses are sure to enjoy!
Ester-C is a licensed trademark of Zila Nutraceuticals,
Inc. and manufactured under U.S. Patents 4,822,816, 5,070,085
and 6,197,815.
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