Joint / GAG

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronan · HA

Mechanism

Hyaluronsäure ist zentraler Bestandteil von Synovialflüssigkeit und Knorpelmatrix. Etabliert ist ihr Einsatz vor allem in der intraartikulären Anwendung durch den Tierarzt; die orale Gabe als Ergänzungsfuttermittel wird hinsichtlich Bioverfügbarkeit und Nutzen unterschiedlich bewertet.

Cautions

· Intraartikuläre Anwendung ist tierärztlich (nicht oral vergleichbar)

Sources

EVJHyaluronan in equine joint health

PMID:16866209Bergin et al. 2006 (EVJ) — Orales Hyaluronan reduziert postoperativen Tarsalerguss, RCT Pferd

PMID:19876524Carmona et al. 2009 (VCOT) — Orales Hyaluronan bei jungen Pferden mit Osteochondrose

Equiterna Score

61/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety8.4/10

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.

Dosageoral product-specific (mg range/day)

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

Evidenceemerging

Knowledge connections

Journal articles on this compound

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hyaluronic acid a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

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

Is Hyaluronic acid allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Hyaluronic acid 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 Hyaluronic acid?

Stated in the profile: oral product-specific (mg range/day). This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Hyaluronic acid?

The profile cites: EVJ, PMID:16866209, and PMID:19876524.

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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