1. Home
  2. All Products - Vet Recommended Pet Supplies
  3. Virbac Founderguard® for Horses
New
Virbac Founderguard® for Horses

Virbac Founderguard® for Horses
Size:
In Stock
Free shipping on orders over $49

Notify me when available

Enter your email address and we will notify you when the product becomes available and subscribe you to our newsletter.

Product Information

Founderguard® Granular feed additive for horses that reduces the risk of laminitis in horses and ponies when fed in conjunction with high grain diets.

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 hind gut and proven to control the build up of lactic acid in the hind gut. 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
  • 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

 

 

Composition

Each 25 g dose contains:

  • Virginiamycin 10 g/kg



Dosage and Direction 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 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 bodyweight per day (e.g. 25 g/day for a horse weighing 500 kg).
  • Individual horses: 5 g FounderGuard per 100 kg bodyweight once daily
  • Bulk feeding: 1 kg FounderGuard mixed into 250 kg feed concentrate
  • Introduce the dose incrementally over 4 days starting at 25% of the daily dosage and increasing by a further 25% each day until the recommended amount is administered. 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.
  • Always seek veterinary advice before using Founderguard to ensure it is suitable for your horse and that there are no underlying issues causing laminitis.


Storage Instructions

Store below 30˚C (Room temperature) in a dry place. Protect from light. Reseal after use.



Shipping

Enjoy free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $49! For orders under $49, shipping fees are calculated at checkout. We have warehouses in every state, so orders usually arrives within 2-8 business days, depending on where you are.

Returns

We offer a hassle-free return policy within 30 days for unopened items in original condition for exchange or store credit. Refunds are available if the product is faulty or not as described; however, food or treats cannot be returned once opened.

Palatability Guarantee

Our Palatability Guarantee applies to selected brands, including Advance, Royal Canin, Purina, Hill's and 4CYTE, allowing you to return any unused portion of dry/wet food for an exchange or full refund.