Hippiron treatment of standardbreds increased haemoglobin levels. The blood concentration of Hb increased from 13.9 g/ dL to 15.1 g/ dL. It was reported that the appetite of all standardbred horses treated with Hippiron increased. A study by Jovanovi´ c of iron treatments of TB racing horses reported Hippiron iron treatment increased ‘blood values’ 1 . Hippiron was administered as 50 mL IV (1000 mg) daily for three days 1 . Percentage increase in blood values following Hippiron treatment 1 Hippiron Days after treatment Haemoglobin 13.63% (p<. 001) 8 Haematocrits (PCV’s) 11.4% 8 1. Jovanovi´ c M et al; Acta Vet. (Beograd) Vol 57, No 4, 2007 2. Gutschow et al, Tierärzt Wschr, 88, 261-4 3. Goer R; Blood Builders, Dec 1, 2000; The Horse.com 4. Hartikka P et al, Nord Vet – Med 35, 245–256 Iron supplements including iron injections are widely used in racing, breeding, endurance and sport horses. Higher haemoglobin (Hb) levels of 16-18 g/ dL are regarded as desirable for event, racing and sport horses 3 . Increased oxygen transport from lungs to muscles contributes to athleticism and sustained muscular activity 3 . High haemoglobin concentrations are important to achieve top racing results. The increased physical activity of racing and sport horses is associated with increased iron requirements. Long periods of strenuous exercise and racing depletes iron reserves resulting in iron deficiency 4 . Hippiron ™ Iron injection for horses 20 mg/mL IRON (Fe) as IRON SUCROSE COMPLEX 20 mL vial – For Intravenous Injection ONLY CH 2 CH 3 CH 2 CH 3 H 3 C H 3 C O OH N N N N Fe ІІ O OH Iron (Fe) as part of Haemoglobin (Red Blood Cell) responsible for O 2 transportation Hippiron – a precise iron injection dose for a predictable result 1,2,4 Increases O 2 levels and circulation for muscle strength and stamina 3 Clinical trials confirm efficacy in racing (thoroughbreds & standardbreds) horses 1,2,4 Appetite increase noted following Hippiron™ treatment