Provides a source of supplementary nutrients including a wide range of organic trace-minerals, vitamins and amino acids that are necessary to maintain optimum strength, flexibility and resilience of collagen tissue in the lungs, tendon and ligaments subject to overstretching and fatigue in racing and performance horses.
BCS contains a blend of nutrients , including organ trace minerals, organic silicon, and natural bioflavonoid compounds, which have a role in maintaining the health, resilience and elasticity of collagen fibers in the lung airways, blood vessels, tendons and joint surfaces.
BCS also has a role in the nutritional support of collagen fibers which provide the functional; elasticity of the lug air sacs. blood vessels and interstitial tissue within the lungs as a co-factor supplementing cases of EIPH (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage) or Lung bleeding in race horses.
Active Ingredients
Acitve | per kg |
Vitamin A ( As Retinol) | 850,000IU |
Vitamin E (as dl-α-RRR tocopheryl acetate) | 76,000IU |
Organic Zinc (as proteinate) | 7350mg |
Organic Manganese (as proteinate) | 3000mg |
Organic Copper (as proteinate) | 2000mg |
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) | 1120mg |
*Also contains synergistic co-factors for collagen repair and maintenance
Although BCS does contain Glucosamine, it is not in the right concentration required for optimal joint health and function. A separate joint supplement needs to be used for this purpose
Dosage ( based on a 500kg horse)
Pre-Fast Work - 1 scoop (25g) morning and evening for 30 days prior to commencement of fast work
Maintenance dose - 1 scoop (25g) daily whilst in training
Pre-Race - 1 scoop (25g) morning and evening for the last 4 days prior to racing, the day of racing and 4 days after racing
BCS is also useful for rehabilitating tendon and ligament damage. For horses returning from injury, give one scoop daily for 2 months prior to returning the training.