When a mare is in foal, the innermost lining of the placenta (amnion) that encapsulates the fetus, is filled with amniotic fluid. The unique structure of the equine amnion and amniotic fluid provides a protective environment abundant with essential nutrients, proteins, growth factors and stem cells for the developing embryo throughout its pregnancy.
The required amniotic cells and tissues are gathered during labour and from the placenta after birth.
By gathering and preserving these cells and tissues in a prescribed manner, they can be used on any horse that requires tissue/cell regeneration for many conditions and diseases.
Clinicians have used amniotic tissue for over a century as a biologic dressing in a broad range of therapeutic applications. It has been generally recognised as an effective modality in advancing treatment of soft tissue defects, soft tissue trauma, tendonitis, tendonosis, chronic wounds and localized inflammation. Characteristics unique to amniotic tissue and fluid make these biological structures an extremely safe and effective option for a number of treatments.
Genr8 now provides veterinarians an off-the-shelf equine derived regenerative therapy rich in components that helps up-regulate the horse’s own healing process to repair damaged tissue.
Genr8-ef cells have a unique ability to become cartilage, bone, tendon, muscle or nerves.
*All procedures must be performed by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon.