DuraPlex® by KER Targeted Nutrition / Kentucky Equine Research is a specialized equine nutritional supplement developed to support bone mineralization, bone density, and skeletal strength in growing and performance horses. It provides a targeted combination of proteins, minerals, and vitamins designed to support healthy bone development and remodeling.
Key Features
- Specialized bone mineralization supplement
- Designed specifically for horses
- Supports bone density and bone strength
- Helps maintain healthy bone metabolism and structure
- Suitable for growing and performance horses
- Useful for young horses entering training
- Supports horses during periods of limited turnout or stall rest
- Can provide nutritional support during recovery from bone injury or surgery
- Developed by Kentucky Equine Research (KER)
Main Benefits
- Supports strong skeletal development
- Helps maintain bone quality during intensive training
- Provides important nutrients required for bone formation
- Helps support collagen production and normal bone remodeling
- Useful during periods when natural bone demineralization may occur
- Supports young horses during the transition into structured training
- Suitable for performance horses with increased skeletal demands
Nutritional Highlights
Per 120 g, the manufacturer lists:
- Calcium – 10,000 mg
- Phosphorus – 5,000 mg
- Magnesium – 2,000 mg
- Copper – 60 mg
- Zinc – 120 mg
- Manganese – 100 mg
- Vitamin A – 5,000 IU
- Vitamin D – 4,000 IU
Feeding Guidance
For optimal bone-health support, the manufacturer recommends 60 g daily. Horses requiring additional support may receive 120 g daily, top-dressed onto feed and preferably divided between meals.
Product Details
Product Name: DuraPlex®
Brand: KER Targeted Nutrition
Developed By: Kentucky Equine Research
Product Type: Bone Mineralization Supplement
Target Species: Horses
Primary Use: Bone density, mineralization & skeletal support
Form: Feed Supplement
Professional Description
DuraPlex is an advanced equine nutritional supplement formulated to support stronger, better-mineralized bones in growing and performance horses. Its targeted blend of proteins, vitamins, and minerals helps maintain healthy bone remodeling, density, and skeletal integrity during training, growth, restricted exercise, or recovery periods.