BCS
Nutritional Support for Elastic Tissues in High Performance Horses
Racing horses often suffer from bleeding in the lungs, which severely affects performance due to reduction in oxygen uptake. BCS™ was formulated and tested to help flexibility and strength of lung tissue in both bleeders and normal racehorses.
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Specially stabilised vitamin A and natural high potency, RRR-form of vitamin E as antioxidants for elastic tissue integrity and function.
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Organic chelated copper, zinc and manganese for collagen fibre strength and repair.
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Bioflavonoid (rutin concentrate) compounds and vitamin C for collagen fibre maintenance.
Our Concept for BCS
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Specially stabilised vitamin A and natural high potency, RRR-form of vitamin E as antioxidants for elastic tissue integrity and function.
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Organic chelated copper, zinc and manganese for collagen fibre strength and repair.
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Bioflavonoid (rutin concentrate) compounds and vitamin C for collagen fibre maintenance.
BCS is the ultimate Bleeding Control Supplement to support healthy lung capacity
Which Horses Benefit?
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Daily supplement for maintenance of lung and tendon tissues.
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High dose supplement for specific benefits to the strength and repair of collagen and elastic fibres
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Horses with a history of lung bleeding (Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage EIPH).
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As an aid to tendon/ ligament healing and rehabilitation.
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Young horses in early training to help ensure the development of strong lung tissue and tendons in response to exercise.
Major Ingredients
- BCS provides supplementary vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin B6 for collagen health and function
- Trace-minerals including copper, zinc and manganese. BCS features these important nutrients in premium, potent and bioavailable forms, such as organic protein chelates, for optimum uptake, absorption and utilisation.
- BCS also provides a source of vitamin C, which in conjunction with the other nutrients, has a role in maintaining the normal structural integrity and function of collagen and elastic tissues in the lungs, tendons and ligaments.
- BCS is presented as a palatable powder with a subtle vanilla flavour.
- BCS does not contain banned substances or contravene the Rules of Racing or FEI Competition, but rules prohibiting the use of pre-race supplements should be followed if required by local Racing or Competition authorities.
Supplementation Guidelines
Initial Supplement: 20 grams TWICE daily for 30 days, commencing 3 weeks prior to regular fast exercise, trials, racing or strenuous competition (Total 40 grams per day).
Maintenance Supplement: 20 grams ONCE daily while horse is in training between races and events or resting from training and competition.
Pack Sizes and Days Supply
1 kg pouch (50 days supply)
3 kg bucket (150 days supply)
** Days supply is calculated from the 20 gram dose which is suitable for horses (500 kg body weight) for maintenance.
Trainers Tip
For horses with a history of bleeding in a previous preparation, commence supplementing with BCS™ at least 3 weeks prior to resuming fast work and continue giving BCS™ during the training period. Give 30g daily for 3 weeks, then maintain on 5g daily, increasing to 30g 7 days before racing.
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