Joint / GAG

Glucosamine

Glucosamine sulfate

Mechanism

Glucosamin ist ein natürlicher Aminozucker und Vorstufe von Glykosaminoglykanen der Knorpelmatrix. In oralen Studien beim Pferd ist die Bioverfügbarkeit und klinische Wirksamkeit umstritten; Ergebnisse sind nicht einheitlich.

Cautions

· Oral efficacy debated
· Mind origin (shellfish) in case of allergy

Sources

PMID:17451039Oral glucosamine bioavailability in horses

PMID:35681208Yamada et al. 2022 (BMC Vet Res) — Orales Chondroitin+Glucosamin im equinen MCP-Arthrose-Modell

PMID:15825732Neil et al. 2005 (JAVMA) — Review Glucosamin/Chondroitin bei Arthrose (Tier)

Equiterna Score

59/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7.8/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 6–10 g/animal/day (warmblood)

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

Evidenceemerging

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA) →cartilage building block; oral efficacy disputed

Bone Spavin (Osteoarthritis of the Tarsal Joints) →cartilage building block; oral efficacy scientifically debated

Journal articles on this compound

Gelenkstoffwechsel im Alter — was die Wirkstoffe wirklich leisten →

All sources in the study library →

Frequently asked questions

Is Glucosamine a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Glucosamine as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Glucosamine allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Glucosamine is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Glucosamine?

Stated in the profile: approx. 6–10 g/animal/day (warmblood). This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Glucosamine?

The profile cites: PMID:17451039, PMID:35681208, and PMID:15825732.

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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Xenophon · On Horsemanship (c. 365 BC)

Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is source-attributed (PubMed, specialist journals, NRC/GfE, EU regulations) and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.

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