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US 10,588,332 B2Granted
Horse supplement
AssigneeMars, Incorporated
InventorsPatricia Harris, Verity Beaton, Clare Barfoot
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and their uses, specifically provides supplements for equines, in particular horses and ponies. Such a composition is ideal for horses and ponies where supporting skin health is desired or required.
Claims8
A equine feed or supplement consisting of:
- from about 0.25 g to 10 g vitamin C;
- from about 50 mg to 350 mg zinc;
- about 1 mg to 100 mg biotin;
- about 10 g to 1000 g omega 3 fatty acid;
- one or more of from about 1 g to 10 g chamomile, from about 2 g to 20 g clivers, or from about 2 g to 20 g nettle;
- optionally, a source of docosahexanoic acid, amino acids, and/or yeast;
- and
- optionally, one or more binders, flavorants and/or carriers.
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A method for supporting healthy skin or improving the skin and/or coat condition of an equine comprising administering to the equine an equine feed or supplement consisting of:
- from about 0.25 g to 10 g vitamin C;
- from about 50 mg to 350 mg zinc;
- about 1 mg to 100 mg biotin;
- about 10 g to 1000 g omega 3 fatty acid;
- one or more of from about 1 g to 10 g chamomile, from about 2 g to 20 g clivers, or from about 2 g to 20 g nettle;
- optionally, a source of docosahexanoic acid, amino acids, and/or yeast;
- and
- optionally, one or more binders, flavorants and/or carriers.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.