Mervue Equine Osteovital – Bone Health Supplement with Vitamins K1 & K2

Mervue Equine Osteovital is a bone health and development supplement for horses, supplied in a 3kg tub. It provides vitamins K1 and K2 with calcium, vitamin D3 and MSM, and is intended to give nutritional support to the skeleton in growing and working horses.

Which horses is it for?

Mervue recommends Osteovital for young horses, especially those without access to fresh green forage. This includes:

• Fast-growing foals
• Horses in pre-training

Mervue also lists horses recovering from bone problems. If your horse has an injury, lameness or a suspected bone condition, ask your veterinarian before using any supplement. Osteovital does not diagnose or treat these conditions.

What each nutrient is included for

• Vitamin K1: The body uses it to form vitamin K2.
• Vitamin K2 (menaquinone): Needed for osteocalcin, a protein that helps bind mineral and protein in bone.
• Calcium: A main mineral in bone.
• Vitamin D3: Aids the absorption of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
• MSM: Included by Mervue for its role in tissue, keratin and collagen formation.

Feeding directions

• Adult horses: 50g for normal bone growth, or 100g for extra support
• Foals: 30g for normal bone growth
• Measure: 1 heaped scoop = 50g

Please check the label for how often to feed and for full directions before use.

Frequently asked questions

What is Osteovital used for?
It is a feed supplement that provides vitamins K1 and K2, calcium, vitamin D3 and MSM to support bone health and development in horses.

Why does Osteovital contain vitamin K?
Mervue highlights it particularly for young horses without access to fresh green forage. Vitamin K2 is needed for osteocalcin, a protein involved in binding mineral and protein in bone.

How much Osteovital do I feed?
Mervue gives 50g for adult horses, or 100g for extra support, and 30g for foals. One heaped scoop is 50g.

How many feeds are in a 3kg tub?
About 60 feeds at 50g, or 100 feeds at 30g.