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Feedmark MeadowBlend Comfrey (Equine)
A short-term supplement to support the healing process.
Comfrey is a powerful herb which supports and encourages the natural healing of bones and connective tissues in horses. Comfrey may also aid digestive and respiratory health. Not to be fed long-term.
Comfrey is probably the best known ‘healing’ plant. Also known as “knit bone”, feeding Comfrey can support the healing of bone and connective tissue. This is thought to be due to containing the compound Allantonin (now used in many face creams) which encourages regeneration of cells. Comfrey is also thought to have properties that make it ideal to feed to horse’s that are off work, to keep them more comfortable.
Please note: Comfrey contains compounds that may be detrimental if fed long-term - we strongly recommend following the feeding instructions.
| Brand | Feedmark |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Dried Herbs |
| Applicator/ Dispenser | No Applicator included |
| Recyclable | Recyclable Paper, Recyclable Plastic |
| My Product Must Be... | Free From Prohibited Substances, BETA NOPS Accreditation, FEI Clean Sport Compliant, Safe for Horses & Ponies with Metabolic Conditions |
| My Horse Is... | A Veteran, Developing, Stiff, Young |
| Warnings | Comfrey contains compounds that may be detrimental if fed long term- Comfrey should not be fed for more than one month's duration. Comfrey is also not suitable for pregnant mares. |
| Ingredients Label | Comfrey leaves (Symphytum officinale) |
| Key Ingredients | Comfrey |
| Ingredient Source | Herbal, No Animal By-Products |
| Instructions for use | Up to 400kg (under 14hh) = 2 scoops Over 400kg (over 14hh) = 4 scoops 1 level (50ml) scoop of Comfrey weighs approximately 6g/0.2oz. Used internally, Comfrey may be helpful to support bone healing in conjunction with veterinary advice. Comfrey should not be fed for more than one month's duration. Comfrey has traditionally been used to help support bruised tissue when used as a warm poultice over the affected area as it has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties for topical applications. Boil a handful of the leaves wrapped in cotton, allow to cool, wring excess water, and apply the poultice. Leave in place for no more than 8 hours and do not re-poultice with Comfrey for at least 8 hours. Feed supplements should be fed according to body weight; height has been given as a guide. Introduce to the horse's diet gradually, splitting between feeds (when applicable). Comfrey is a complementary feeding stuff for equine animals. Feedmark uses nothing in the formulation of this product that contravenes competition rules |
| Maintenance Feeding Rate (average size animal) | 4 scoops per day. |
| How long will it last (days)? | When fed at 4 scoops per day, a 1.5kg tub will last 62 days, however Comfrey should not be fed for more than one month's duration. |
| Approx cost per day | 49p |
