Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order any of the Sefton Biologics products?
Ask your veterinarian to get in touch with their sales representative or simply fill out your info in the ‘Contact’ section of the wesbsite, and someone will contact you as soon as possible to set up an appointment.
Will this product show up in testing?
Sefton Biologics products will not show up in testing due to the natural biologic components within. There are no local anesthetics or steroids in the injection, so tests will not indicate any such matter before the show or race.
What do I expect to see right after injection?
Patients can expect to see: slight swelling, warmness to injection sight, slight lameness usually lasting around 3 days, and tenderness to touch.
How long until I see results?
Depending of the severity of the wound, patients will see results within 8 weeks of treatment. Every patient is different, and may require more than one injection to the wounded or treated area to see desired results.
Can I buy this off the shelf?
Sefton Biologics products are only intended for veterinary use and not sold on the shelves.
Can I administer myself as a horse owner?
It is advised to let a veterinarian administer the injection in order to reduce the risk of infection and inflammation.
Are animals harmed?
No animals are harmed during the collection of the specimen. The foul and the mare are both undisturbed during the collection process.
How do you collect it?
Amniotic tissue and amniotic fluid is collected at the time of birth. When the foul is breaching, an incision can be made to collect the specimen with no harm related to the foul or the mare.
Amnion vs. Mesenchymal (adipose)
Amniotic tissue contains zero age multi-potent cells. These cells have the ability to proliferate and differentiate into what they need to in order to regenerate and heal new tissue. Adipose tissue contains age appropriate mesenchymal cells. These cells have proliferated and differentiated a certain amount of times already, and only have a specific amount of time left, so regeneration might not work as well. Adipose tissue is also invasive to the patient, whereas Amnion is collected with no harm and ready to administer to the patient immediately.
Why choose amnion?
Amnion contains natural biologic content, including important growth factors, hylauronic acid, and collagen, which are all vital components of the healing process.
What is amnion?
Amnion is the innermost tissue of the placenta, where the fetus resides. Amniotic fluid is the liquid that encases and protects the fetus during the pregnancy. Amnion and Amniotic fluid contains vital biologic contents that have been discovered for it’s healing powers.