Remarkable Healing In Equine / Horse Bone / Fracture And Coat Clinical Cases

Welcome to Total Gold, our most biologically and technically advanced, comprehensive formula produced to date from the Vet Gold Laboratories.

Why Total Gold? Many manufacturers in the nutritional space prefer clients to purchase multiple different supplements to cover all their horse’s needs. This complicates feeding routines and increases the risk of potential interactions between supplements.

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Welcome to Total Gold, our most biologically and technically advanced, comprehensive formula produced to date from the Vet Gold Laboratories.

Why Total Gold? Many manufacturers in the nutritional space prefer clients to purchase multiple different supplements to cover all their horse’s needs. This complicates feeding routines and increases the risk of potential interactions between supplements. It’s also not cost-effective. Hence, the demand for a one-stop shop. Total Gold is the result of overwhelming client demand for a product that encapsulates all of their horse’s needs. We’ve combined the proven clinical effects of Hoof Gold, Coat Gold, and Bone Gold into one formula, and then added a complete spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Finally, we have the solution to meet market demand: the perfect one-stop shop.

So, what’s the difference between our products and everyone else’s? Apart from the patented formulations, it’s the clinical case load and the subsequent data. At VetGold, we pride ourselves on assimilating data from as many clinical and radiological cases as possible. As a veterinary surgeon myself, I know that evidence is crucial. I’ll run through a few of our case reports where our supplements have shown some very interesting clinical results. More can be found on our website under the “About Us” tab.

This particular case involves a three-year-old parade filly presenting with persistent right-front lameness. Post-G, the filly was positive to testers on the right front with a mild digital pulse. On the 26th of August, radiographs were taken of the right front foot. A large P3 Type 4 solar margin fracture was evident on the medial aspect of the toe, measuring 32.6 mm by 4.1 mm, with approximately 1.4 mm of separation from the parietal bone. The horse was immediately shod and placed on three scoops of Bone Gold, fed once daily.

This radiograph, taken on the 26th of August, shows the fragment clearly. By the 21st of October, eight weeks post-injury, a fine residual line is still evident, but we have approximately 90% resolution. Here we have the original fracture line from August, and now, 12 weeks post-injury, you can see that the fracture has fully resolved. We encounter a lot of these types of cases, which often present with diffuse intermittent hoof pain and are frequently undiagnosed. These fractures are a common cause of poor performance in racing or other equine sports, with Thoroughbreds being among the worst affected. Type 4 fractures typically have a globally recognized recovery period of 7 to 9 months, but in this case, the horse was able to return to work in just 12 weeks—less than half the anticipated healing time.

Here’s another case: This colt was examined on the 15th of October and was persistently lame in the left front one week post-race, scoring 3 out of 5 on the lameness scale. The colt had an elevated pulse and sensitivity to testers around the entire solar circumference. The colt blocked sound to a low four-point block in the left front. Radiographs taken on the 15th of October showed poor and brittle hoof wall and sole integrity, low heels, and a partially convex solar surface (instead of concave). Two large P3 solar margin fractures were identified on both the medial and lateral peripheral margins of the left front. The lateral fracture measured 4.8 cm in length, and the medial fracture measured 3.6 cm in length. The horse was immediately shod and placed on three scoops of Bone Gold, fed once daily.

On re-examination on the 28th of December, 10 weeks later, both the medial and lateral solar margin fractures showed approximately 90% resolution. A faint line could still be seen on the lateral aspect. Interestingly, radiographs taken at the same time also showed an increase in sole depth from 4.1 mm to 9.3 mm in that 10-week period. There was no sensitivity to testers. Fractures of this severity typically require 7 to 9 months to heal, but in this case, we achieved resolution in just 10 weeks.

In another case, a valuable yearling colt suffered blunt trauma injuries to the dorsal right-hand proximal cannon bone. Radiographs from the initial injury on April 14th showed a 44 mm longitudinal displaced fragment fracture in the right mid-cannon bone, 5.5 mm in depth, along with a secondary fracture measuring 27 mm by 6.5 mm. Initially, surgical removal of the fracture fragments was recommended, but a decision was made to monitor the radiographs monthly. The colt was placed on box rest and started on three scoops of Bone Gold, fed once per day.

Four weeks later, radiographs taken on the 17th of May showed a massive improvement. Both fractures had attached and integrated with the parent bone, with minor surface periosteal formation evident. By eight weeks post-injury, the fractures were fully resolved. The resolution of cortical fractures of this size without surgical intervention is highly unexpected, as large, distracted fracture fragments like these often develop into sequestra. Full resolution in 12 weeks was remarkable.

This filly presented with mild bilateral shifting lameness, a digital pulse, and sensitivity to testers. On the 10th of January, radiographs showed large Type 4 solar margin fractures on both the medial and lateral aspects of her left front. The right front also showed similar fractures and sensitivity. The filly was shod and started on three scoops of Bone Gold, fed once daily.

Seven weeks later, on the 29th of February, there was considerable resolution of the Type 4 fractures, though one medial fracture still remained. Significant resolution of both medial and lateral fragments was also noted in the right front, though an additional fracture was identified medially.

Another interesting case is Penny, a 14-year-old stockhorse mare suffering from chronic Queensland itch. On the 16th of September, Penny was brought to our clinic after years of unsuccessful topical and systemic treatments. The only change to her case management was the addition of three scoops of Total Gold, fed once daily.

By the 18th of December, approximately 12 weeks later, there was considerable resolution of all associated lesions. The subdermal infection had resolved, with significant follicular regrowth over the tail-base, rump, neck, and face. Penny had gained weight, appeared comfortable, and the characteristic odour of the infection had dissipated. To reiterate, the only change to Penny’s management was the addition of Total Gold.

Finally, directions for use are important, as they are weight-dependent. There are three clearly demarcated weight categories, and it’s crucial not to split the doses. For example, if you have a 500 kg horse, it falls into the two scoops per day category. If the horse has a clinical condition, like a fractured hoof, you would add an additional scoop, bringing the total to three scoops per day for a 500 kg horse.

The QR codes on the product provide a reference back to the website for more clinical cases and radiological results. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.