October 2021 Issue

Page 20 October 2021 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN For the past 20 years, Equi- lete® has provided a superior line-up of equine supplements, built with the highest quality in- gredients, based on the latest re- search and technology available. These products are developed and distributed by Homestead Nutri- tion in New Holland, PA, where they strive to provide these elite products at a reasonable price, making them more than worth the investment! The Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center is proud to an- nounce the acquisition of the most upgraded version of the Optomed dynamic endoscope. Dynamic upper respiratory collapse is a com- mon cause of poor performance in horses. Use of this technology will allow us to more accurately diagnose disorders of the upper respiratory tract of the horse. In contrast to standard endoscopy, this system is used while the horse is being ridden or driven, giving us a direct look (live telemetric feed and video recording) at airway function when disease is most likely to manifest itself clinically. It is an invaluable tool in planning upper respiratory laser and surgical proce- dures. Conditions such as dynamic collapse of arytenoids, collapse of the aryepiglottic (AE) folds, pharyngeal collapse, and vocal cord collapse can only be observed during a dynamic respiratory endo- scopic study. Dynamic respiratory endoscopy is also indicated for use in horses with exercise intolerance and poor performance. These studies can be performed at the clinic or on the farm, on sport and pleasure horses where they can be ridden and/or longed. They may also be performed on horses at the race- track or training center, where the patient can be ridden or driven, and the airway assessed under realistic training conditions. The dynamic endoscopy study may be used as a stand alone diagnostic, or can be part of a poor performance (cardiopulmonary) evaluation package which may include lower respiratory tract examination (endoscopy and bron- choalveolar lavage) or full cardiac examination (echocardiogram and ECG at rest and during exercise to evaluate heart rhythm under performance conditions). We are excited to have added this service to our diagnostic arsenal. Please visit our website www.midatlanticequine.com or call the clinic at 609-397-0078 for estimates and to schedule an appointment. Do More of What you Love, Nurture Your Equine Athlete with Equi-lete ® Equi-lete® products contain high quality, bioavailable ingredi- ents designed to promote healthy horses from the inside out. The cold ocean derived calcium source is highly bioavailable and due to its structure breaks down more slowly, neutralizing more gastric acid over a longer period of time. Additional ingredients include mi- crobials for optimum gut health, Omega 3 fatty acids to improve skin and coat quality as well as providing anti-inflammatory prop- erties, and selenium yeast. “One of the greatest rewards for me,” says Don Weaver, Equi-lete® founder, “is hearing testimonies from our customers of how the Equi-lete® products have made a real difference in the health and performance of their horses. We measure success by results!” In addition to their current lineup of vitamin and mineral supplements, specialty products including probiotics, electro- lytes, vitamin E, and joint health supplements, Equi-lete® has just introduced a new pelleted Ration Balancer, Grand Slam™. It pro- vides advanced equine nutrition that promotes immune and gut health, improved glucose utiliza- tion, exercise recovery and stress relief. Packed with high quality ingredients that are backed by re- search, this product is designed to be fed with a forage or unfortified grain diet. No matter what your discipline, Equi-lete® delivers nutrition to Nurture your Equine Athlete! To purchase Equi-lete® products or find your nearest dealer, visit www.equi-lete.com or call the Homestead Nutrition office at 888-336-7878. Dynamic Endoscopy Available at the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center