New Blog Offers Inside Look at Three-Day Eventer Phillip Dutton’s Road to WEG

GAITHERSBURG, MD, June 16, 2010 – U.S. three-day eventer Phillip Dutton shares his personal experiences in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in a new online blog from top horse websites EquiSearch.com and DiscoverHorses.com. Presented by Nutramax Laboratories, Inc., the makers of Cosequin®, Dutton’s Road to WEG blog is available at http://duttonweg.blogs.equisearch.com.

The WEG will take place September 25-October 10, 2010, at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Dutton’s blog will share the preparations and excitement leading up to the event.

Born in Australia, horses have always been a part of Dutton’s life. He represented Australia three times in the Olympics as well as four times in the World Championships. After becoming an American citizen in 2006, Dutton won team gold and individual silver at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. He also won the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event with Connaught in 2008, and finished second with Woodburn in 2010. For more information about Dutton, visit http://www.phillipdutton.com.

“We are excited to offer Phillip's fans a look into his everyday life especially as he prepares for the World Games,” said Tara Cullen, Equine Product Manager for Nutramax Laboratories, Inc., the makers of Cosequin. “We hope that his fans embrace the blog as a way to communicate and follow Phillip during his WEG journey.” 

To read Phillip Dutton’s Road to WEG blog, visit http://duttonweg.blogs.equisearch.com. 

Dutton’s blog joins an exciting variety of other blogs on EquiSearch.com at http://www.equisearch.com/resources/blogs.

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More Support for Using Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin Sulfate in the Management of Joint Health

Edgewood, MD:  Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to announce results of an in vitro study* providing further evidence that the combination of FCHG49^®** glucosamine hydrochloride and TRH122^®** low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate, as found in Cosequin^® and the new product Dasuquin^®, protects joint health. Also noted were the potential benefits of the compounds’ use in animals with healthy cartilage.

The study from researchers at Michigan State University, published in the July issue of the American Journal of Veterinary Research, mimicked cartilage conditions as when a joint is under stress, as previous studies have done, but cultured the cartilage for two weeks, a longer period of time than most other studies had used.  Results showed that the glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, at concentrations comparable to those able to be obtained in the body, were effective at inhibiting expression of agents involved in cartilage breakdown and at stimulating cartilage production. The study then went a step further and demonstrated that the glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate combination was also effective under normal cartilage conditions, which provides a rationale for administration in healthy animals.

“These results show once again that our specific combination of ingredients supports and protects joint cartilage,” said Carmelita G. Frondoza, PhD, director of Research and Development at Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. “This study provides support for their use in healthy animals, such as working and sporting dogs plus large breeds, to help protect the joints,” added Barbara Eves, DVM, senior manager of Scientific Communications.

The joint health supplement product Dasuquin combines Cosequin’s FCHG49 glucosamine hydrochloride and TRH122 low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate with an innovative supplement agent, avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU). Dasuquin is supplied as tasty chewable tablets in Small to Medium Dogs and Large Dogs strengths. Additionally, each size of Dasuquin can be purchased in a formulation with methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Dasuquin for Cats is available in natural chicken and tuna flavored capsules. To learn more about Dasuquin, contact Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. at 1.800.925.5187 or go to www.dasuquin.com.

About Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.:
From the makers of Cosequin^®, the #1 veterinarian-recommended joint health supplement brand***, comes Dasuquin^®, the next generation in joint health support. Other products include Denosyl^®, Marin^®, and the new combination product Denamarin™ for hepatic support; Welactin^®, to help support overall wellness; Oxstrin^® for maintenance of oxidative balance in dogs; Consil^® Dental and Consil^® Orthopedic synthetic bone graft particulate; and CoMal^® Q10. For more information, visit www.nutramaxlabs.com.

*Chan PS, Caron JP, Orth MW. Effects of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate on bovine cartilage explants under long-term culture conditions. AJVR 2007;68(7):709-715.

**Dasuquin^® contains FCHG49^® Glucosamine Hydrochloride, TRH122^® Low Molecular Weight Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, and NMX1000™ Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables, Nutramax Laboratories^® exclusive proprietary researched specifications.

U.S. Patent Nos. 5,587,363 and 6,797,289

Additional Patent Pending.

***Source: Surveys conducted in October 2001, March 2004 and February 2007 of small animal veterinarians who recommended oral joint health supplements.  Surveys conducted in the Fall of 2002 and March 2004 of equine veterinarians who recommended oral joint health supplements.

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. Launches Dasuquin^™ for Dogs

Edgewood, MD - Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Dasuquin™. Dasuquin combines our proprietary glucosamine hydrochloride and low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate with an innovative supplement agent, ASU (avocado/soybean unsaponifiables).* Now, Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. has reinvented the science of joint health with its newest product, Dasuquin. 

“Our research has shown that this exclusive Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. combination performs, in vitro, superior to the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate,” said Carmelita G. Frondoza, Ph.D., director of research and development, Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. “Dasuquin is a dual synergistic formula with its specific glucosamine hydrochloride interacting synergistically with both chondroitin sulfate and ASU.”

“The science behind Dasuquin differentiates it from the competition,” said Barbara Eves, DVM, senior manager of scientific communications. “The addition of ASU to our researched glucosamine and low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate sets this product apart from other joint health supplements and establishes a new benchmark of joint health support. Practicing veterinarians and their clients’ pets will both benefit from Dasuquin.”

Dasuquin is supplied as tasty tablets in Small to Medium Dogs and Large Dogs strengths with both strengths available in 84-count and 150-count bottles. Additionally, each size of Dasuquin can be purchased in a formulation with MSM. To learn more about Dasuquin contact Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. at 1.800.925.5187 or go to www.dasuquin.com.

About Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.:
From the makers of Cosequin^®, the #1 veterinarian-recommended joint health supplement brand†, comes Dasuquin^™, the combination of ASU with Cosequin’s glucosamine hydrochloride and low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate. Other products include Denosyl^® and Marin^® for hepatic support; Welactin^®, to help support overall wellness;Cosequin^® W Joint Support Kit; Oxstrin^® for maintenance of oxidative balance in dogs; Consil^® Dental and Consil^® Orthopedic synthetic bone graft particulate; and CoMal^® Q10. For more information, visit www.nutramaxlabs.com.

*Dasuquin^™ contains FCHG49^® Glucosamine Hydrochloride, TRH122^® Low Molecular Weight Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, and NMX1000^™ Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables, Nutramax Laboratories^® veterinary-exclusive proprietary researched specifications.

†Source:  Surveys conducted in October 2001 and March 2004 of small animal veterinarians who recommended oral joint health supplements.  Surveys conducted in the Fall of 2002 and March 2004 of equine veterinarians who recommended oral joint health supplements.

U.S. Patent Nos. 5,587,363 and 6,797,289

Additional Patent Pending