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Here you will find a collection of terms referenced throughout the Alpharma Equine Products Web site:
Arginine aminobenzoate - patented ingredient shown to promote microcirculation, a natural process that draws more blood to the site of an injury, bringing with it more of the body's immune factors Bacillus licheniformis - a live microbial feed supplement that promotes beneficial intestinal bacteria, which may aid in the reduction of digestive colic Beta glucans - prebiotics that may help reduce pathogenic or disease-producing bacteria in the intestine and in doing so, may improve your horse's immune system according to research Biotin - another name for Vitamin H, which helps metabolize fats and proteins, and improves skin, coat and hoof health Chelated Minerals - specially formulated minerals bound to a small protein or a group of amino acids, designed to improve absorption of the mineral into the body Chloride - a component of salt; an electrolyte for maintenance of the skeleton, nerves and muscles Collagen - the fibrous protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon and other connective tissue; helps blood vessels grow and promotes healing Cholecalciferol - another name for Vitamin D3, which is produced in the horse's body from cholesterol and is synthesized by sunlight on the skin; essential for bone growth and for maintaining proper bone density Choline - a B-complex vitamin that helps eliminate poisons from the horse's system through the liver; also helpful in preventing hoof wall diseases Colbalamin (B12) - a B-complex vitamin that helps maintain healthy appetite and nervous system, boosts production of red blood cells and promotes proper growth Cobalt - mineral required in the manufacture of red blood cells Copper - an important trace mineral for the cardiovascular, nervous and skeletal systems Cytokines - substances produced by cells of the immune system that can affect the immune response Debridement - removal of foreign material and dead or abnormal tissue Digestive colic - abdominal pain in the horse, usually due to an intestinal spasm, which causes kicking, rolling and sweating; a leading known cause of death in sport and leisure horses Electrolytes - any of various ions, such as sodium, potassium or chloride, required by cells to regulate the electric charge and flow of water molecules across the cell membrane Epithelial cells - cells that line the insides of the lungs, gastrointestinal tract and the reproductive and urinary tracts, and make up the exocrine and endocrine glands; functions of these cells include secretion, absorption, protection, transcellular transport, sensation detection and selective permeability Fibrin - elastic, insoluble, whitish protein that forms an interlacing fibrous network in the coagulation of blood Fibroblasts - cells that help make up the support structure for tissues and organs Folic Acid - another name for Vitamin B9; acts as a coenzyme (with vitamin B-12 and vitamin C) in the breakdown (metabolism) of proteins and is essential for red blood cell formation and synthesis of DNA and protein Histamine - physiologically active amine (nitrogen compound) found in animal tissue that stimulates gastric secretion and causes dilation of capillaries, constriction of bronchial smooth muscle and decreased blood pressure Iodine - mineral necessary for the conversion of fat to energy Iron - an essential mineral, important for growth and for a healthy immune system Keratin - fibrous protein that helps determine hoof hardness Leukocytes - white cells in the blood that have a nucleus and cytoplasm and help protect the body from infection and disease Macronutrients - nutrients required in large amounts for normal growth and development Magnesium - mineral found in chlorophyll and essential for bone development and heart health Manganese - essential mineral for cartilage formation; helps prevent birth abnormalities such as twisted legs Mannan oligosaccharides - prebiotics that help reduce pathogenic or disease-producing bacteria in the intestine; in doing so, may bind pathogenic bacteria, while continuing to enhance absorption and utilization of nutrients from the intestine according to research Menadione - another name for Vitamin K, essential for proper clotting of blood Metabolites - organic compounds, including vitamins and essential amino acids, which are starting materials in the metabolic process Micronutrients - substances, such as vitamins or minerals, essential in very small amounts for proper growth and metabolism Myofibroblasts - type of fibroblast cells that share the functional features of muscle and non-muscle cells Necrosis - death of a cell due to injury or disease Niacin - another name for Vitamin B3, which helps release energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins to promote nutrient metabolism and proper growth, as well as good skin and nerves Osslet - a painful, traumatic and potentially serious arthritis of a joint on the horse's front leg Pantothenic Acid - another name for Vitamin B5, helpful in releasing energy from foods to promote healthy skin, coat, appetite and nerves Potassium - mineral essential for the proper functioning of cells, including nerves Pyridoxine - another name for Vitamin B6, which is essential for protein metabolism and proper nervous system function Polysaccharides - any of a large class of long-chain sugars composed of monosaccharides (simple sugars) Prebiotics - non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially stimulate the growth of certain bacteria in the digestive tract; the dietary components that can alter microbial populations and in doing so, may help reduce pathogenic or disease-producing bacteria in the intestine Probiotics - small, single-celled organisms or bacteria that work within the digestive system to restore intestinal balance and maintain normal digestive health; probiotics keep the beneficial microorganisms healthy and flourishing, so that the horse's digestion works at optimal levels Prostaglandins - hormone-like substances that help mediate a wide range of physiological functions, such as control of blood pressure, contraction of smooth muscle and modulation of inflammation Retinol - another name for Vitamin A, an antioxidant that supports a healthy immune system and is critical to promoting strong bones and hoof, healthy skin, hair, teeth and gums; also helps build resistance to disease Riboflavin - another name for Vitamin B2, which helps in formation of red blood cells to promote natural healing, as well as healthy skin, hair and nerves Selenium - an essential mineral that contributes to efficiency of the immune system Sodium - a component of salt; essential for nerve-muscle contraction and to help control the amount of water in the body Tendonitis - inflammation of a tendon, which is a tough band of tissue that connects muscle to bone Thiamine - another name for Vitamin B1, which supports carbohydrate metabolism, energy production and utilization, and normal nervous system functioning Tocopherol - another name for Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to retard cellular aging, maintain normal red blood cells, to fight stress and support the immune system; promote healthy muscles, tissues, skin, coat and reproduction; also supplies oxygen to the cells for better endurance and helps fight fatigue Vasoconstrictor - an agent that causes constriction of a blood vessel Zinc - mineral that aids in the formation of bone tissue and the healthy skin healing of wounds
http://www.aaep.org/horse_health.htm
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