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APR 2015

The Horse:Your Guide To Equine Health Care provides monthly equine health care information to horse owners, breeders, veterinarians, barn/farm managers, trainer/riding instructors, and others involved in the hands-on care of the horse.

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A stride forward OSPHOS contains clodronate disodium, a bisphosphonate indicated for the control of clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses. OSPHOS is the only FDA-approved bisphosphonate for use in horses that is labeled for intramuscular injection. In a clinical trial evaluating OSPHOS in 86 horses, lameness improved in 74.7% of horses by at least one grade 56 days after treatment. Only 9% of horses displayed clinical signs of being uncomfortable, nervous, colicky and or pawing after receiving OSPHOS. Less than 1% of horses experienced colic requiring treatment. WITH OSPHOS THE BENEFITS ARE CLEAR . . . As with all drugs, side effects may occur. In feld studies, the most common side effects reported were signs of discomfort or nervousness, colic, and/or pawing. OSPHOS should not be used in pregnant or lactating mares, or mares intended for breeding. Use of OSPHOS in patients with conditions affecting renal function or mineral or electrolyte homeostasis is not recommended. Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www.dechra-us.com. Learn more online www.dechra-us.com www.equinelameness.com Introducing OSPHOS, the new intramuscular injection from Dechra Veterinary Products Easily administered via intramuscular injection Well tolerated* in clinical trials Proven effcacy* at 6 months post treatment (866) 933-2472 Call our 24 hour Tech Support No Reconstitution required * Freedom of Information Summary, Original New Animal Drug Application, NADA 141-427, for OSPHOS. April 28, 2014. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of licensed veterinarian.

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