FAQ For ECS
ECS is an autologous blood-based biologic that contains anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors. These proteins play a significant role in the healing, repair, and regeneration of damaged tissue.
There is no equipment required for ECS! The only thing veterinarians will need to have on hand is an ECS Collection Cooler containing a blood collection bag and ice packs.
We are able to provide up to 160 ml of final volume. The remaining ECS that is not initially used can be stored in a standard freezer for up to a year.
ECS is most commonly used for osteoarthritis but can be used for any musculoskeletal injury including tendons and ligaments.
Veterinarians will receive their final ECS product 72 hours from initial blood draw. Our lab will ship the ECS in syringes at 4 ml each.
ECS is a natural product with no additives that utilizes important regenerative proteins that are already in the horse’s blood.
ECS can be a safer alternative to intra-articular corticosteroids as steroids do not address the underlying pathogenesis of joint disease and simply mask the pain.
YES! There are numerous publications supporting the use of this type of biologic. Contact us to receive your copy!
ECS is a safe alternative to steroids for horses that have an increased risk of laminitis, such as EMS or PPID.
- Our trained technicians will perform all biologic processing at Ardent Equine’s laboratory, saving you time.
- Our processing method prevents the incidence of hemolysis and eliminates all red blood cells from the final product, so you receive a beautifully golden sample every time.
- ECS is processed under ISO 5 fume hoods and sterility testing is performed to ensure that the sample is safe for injection.
- We will send back your choice of 80 ml or 160 ml (aliquoted at 4 ml in syringes) of the final product. Doses can be stored for 12 months in a standard freezer for future use.