Administration of hematinics (also known as "blood builders") to horses, either in the form of dietary supplements or as injectable compounds, is commonly practiced by owners, trainers, and veterinarians. The general objective in using these compounds is to increase a horse's supply of nutrients essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin and red blood cells (RBCs) and, in doing so, "build the
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