TLC Animal Nutrition Product Guide

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JOINT WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS

HEALTHY JOINT

We demand a high level of performance from our equine companions and athletes.

Keeping them in optimum condition is of utmost importance and good joint health plays a large role in having a happy and willing partner.

JOINT WITH SYNOVITIS

TLC Animal Nutrition offers a complete line of nutritional supplements carefully formulated to support all your horse’s health and performance needs.

Our products help prevent degenerative changes that can occur throughout the course of a horse’s life and can also be used during rehabilitation to speed up healing.

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FLEX-FUEL can target the factors responsible for joint pain more effectively than any one ingredient can do.

Sodium Hyaluronate improves joint fluid production.

This is the gel-like fluid that helps lubricate the joint and reduce friction. Reduc-

ing joint friction may minimize wear and tear effects, keeping the joint in healthy condition longer.

Glucosamine is known as the building block of cartilage.

The body uses glucosamine to improve the rate of cartilage production.

MSM is known for its ability to help neutralize the inflammation produced by tissue breakdown.

Vitamin C & E are antioxidants which help to destroy free radicals that occur from cellular breakdown.

Feeding Directions

Guaranteed Analysis

Per 4 oz Scoop

Give 2 scoops twice daily to provide additional nutrient support during rehabilitation. Give 1-2 scoops daily for maintenance or proactive joint health support. *Available in pellets only

Glucosamine

5,000mg

MSM

5,000mg

Sodium Hyaluronate

50mg

Vitamin C

800mg

Vitamin E

250 IU

25 lbs

(155 – 4 oz scoops)

$140

42 lbs

(260 – 4 oz scoops)

$224

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FLEX FUEL

FLEX-FUEL provides the elements that are proven essential to building the cartilage, reducing inflammation and lubricating the joints so they move more freely. With all of these elements working together,

Anti-Inflammatory & Joint Lubrication Support

Recommended to support for horses with inflammation issues due to lack of lubrication properties within the joint.

Please refer to the section on “Osteo-Fuel” if the horse has bony changes. These horses won’t have other connective tissue problems like tendons & ligaments, and the bones will not have been affected yet. See OSTEO-FUEL if these bony changes are evident.

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Nutritional support for horses: • Navicular • Calcium deposits • Spurs/Splits • Fracture/Bone chips • Coffin bone degeneration or other bone trauma The elements responsible for healthy bone remodeling are more complex than simply ingesting calcium.

Whenever an animal ingests the macrominerals used for bone health, a particular series of actions needs to be performed between these individual elements to ensure the proper utilization of the nutrients (more on this in the following sections).

TLC’s EQUI-BONE follows 3 principles to help establish the most efficient use of these elements, which in turn will affect the way calcium is used in the body.

Support Circulation The bones within the hooves are known to be negatively affected by poor circulation.

We utilize the B vitamin, Niacin, which is well researched for its ability to support blood flow and circulation. This property helps ensure that the nutrients reach their targeted destination effectively as the diameter of the blood vessels will actually increase.

Ideal Mineral Ratio for Calcium Solubility Improving the rate at which calcium is converted to liquid means that it will be in its ideal state to be absorbed by the bone cells. Ideally Vitamin D should be synthesized from the sun. This creates a negative feedback loop, so that the body can regulate how much calcium it needs to absorb in order to fulfill the metabolic processes within the body. When Vitamin D3 is provided through dietary means, such as almost every “complete feed” you’ll find on the market, it allows too much calcium to absorb through the digestive tract.

This creates an environment where calcium levels are too high relative to the other nutrients responsible for converting calcium to its soluble form. When the calcium is not properly dissolved in the bloodstream, it cannot be used correctly for bone remodeling and rebuilding bone structure. In this case, the calcium shows

Feeding Directions During rehabilitation, give two scoops twice daily for 5 to 7-1/2 months, mixed with feed. Maintain thereafter on one scoop twice daily to effectively support the bodies ability to continually remodel bone successfully. *Based on 1,000-1,200 lb horse *See product label for a complete list of ingredients

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Bone deterioration is a result of bone resorption, a process in which bone cells, called osteoclasts, break down bone.

These cells remove the mineralized matrix of the bone by removing minerals, like calcium and transporting the degradation products away from the area, ultimately leading to a reduction in bone mineral density.

Specific conditions relating to the mineral balance will greatly impact whether pH levels are alkaline or acidic, with the former being the preferable environment for successful bone remodeling.

Acid-forming foods, or diets that are high in acid-forming minerals, known as “anions”, create conditions that influence lowering pH values. A diet with a low cation-anion balance will actually induce

eral balance in the body. So, to overcome these dietary contributors that allow bones to demineralize and become sensitive due to a reduction in the bone mineral content, you need to provide a specific ratio of highly bioavailable forms of minerals that are easily assimilated in the digestive tract to help the body achieve a more desirable mineral balance. EQUI-BONE does just that. With a proprietary high DCAB formulation based on years of research, EQUI-BONE promotes the bodies ability to retain calcium in its most soluble form. Over time, with the correct environmental conditions, as this study suggests, you can improve the rate of bone turnover and bone mineral density. These effects may not only support maintaining bone integrity, but may also support recovery from bone related issues.

A study by Baker, et. al titled: “Effect of dietary cation-anion balance on mineral balance in horses” tested horses on both a low DCAB (Dietary CationAnion Balance) diet and a high DCAB diet. The results suggest that horses consuming a diet with a lowered cationanion balance may be in a negative calcium balance. If prolonged, this could lead to an osteoporotic weakening of the skeletal system, which has been demonstrated in other species. On the other hand, those horses consuming the high DCAB (Dietary CationAnion Balance) diet had the largest positive daily calcium balance, therefore, feeding diets with a high DCAB could result in fewer injuries to exercising horses and less developmental orthopedic diseases in young growing horses due to a more desirable min-

*We recommend feeding Advanced Heel Complex (On P.9) along with EQUI-BONE for the first 3 months for horses with inadequate heel development ( i.e. “underslung heels”).

Then simply continue with EQUI-BONE once the heel has developed adequately.

POWDER 30 lbs

PELLET 42 lbs

2.5 months loading/5 months maintenance *Powder does not provide additional joint support ingredients

2 months loading/5 months maintenance *Pellet also contains 1,750mg of each Glucosamine and MSM per scoop.

(280 scoops)

$264

(224 scoops)

$264

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Nutritional Bone Support

Alkaline pH to Improve Calcium Retention

calcium and other minerals to leach from the bones and eliminate through the horses urine with the animal being in a negative calcium balance.

On the other side of this equation, alkaline-forming foods, or diets high in alkaline-forming minerals categorized as “cations” will allow the body to retain a higher percentage of the minerals, like calcium, responsible for the bone remodeling process.

EQUI-BONE

up as a solid and it accumulates on top of the bone, while the body sends out signals for more, starting the whole process over again. Eventually this results in a larger, more painful deposit or spur. EQUIBONE will work to restore the nutrient balance responsible for supporting proper calcium solubility.

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OSTEO-FUEL

Silicon Supplement for Collagen Synthesis & Subchondral Bone Support 4

Recommended for sport horses who are subjected to significant joint impact loading. This would be seen in horses where the bones are going to come in direct contact with one another with force where the cartilage and subchondral bone (soft portion of bone where it meets the cartilage) will be absorbing a significant amount of impact. i.e. hunter/ jumpers, race horses, eventers, cutting horses. These horses often have deteriorating cartilage and boney changes may be present.

When horses are growing & developing, an element called silicon is highly abundant in the body and aids in collagen production for the initial formation of bones and connective tissues. But as the animal matures and ages, silicon becomes less prominent. As time goes on, this may compromise the flexibility and elasticity of the bones and also contribute to inadequate tissue production in and around the joints. The subchondral bone, which is the soft portion of the bone that forms where the cartilage begins, may be affected when it becomes overly dense. That is, without silicon to produce the elastic effect that portion of the bone needs, the more susceptible it is to damage as it isn’t able to effectively “absorb” the shock.

Connective tissues like tendons, ligaments & cartilage may also be negatively

affected as their ability to heal and repair is diminished in the absence of silicon.

While most supplements focus strictly on joint tissues, OSTEO-FUEL focuses on the collagen aspect of all major joint components; the bone, cartilage & tendon/ ligament tissues, which produces a more comprehensive approach to protecting joint health. Studies in young thoroughbred race horses show that horses supplemented with silicon (as Sodium Zeolite A) can train and race almost twice the total distance as horses not supplemented with silicon before suffering injuries.

In a sport where injuries are inevitable, this is a very impressive statistic.

There are several other key components that we include in this product, which may enhance the bodies ability to synthesize the nutrients specifically responsible for supporting the production of bone and cartilage tissue. *view website for nutrientspecific information.

Feeding Directions

Guaranteed Analysis

Per 4 oz Scoop

Give 2 scoops twice daily to provide additional nutrient support during rehabilitation. Give 1-2 scoops daily for proactive or maintenance health. *Based on 1,000-1,200lb horse.

Sodium Zeolite A (source of silicon)

4,500mg

Glucosamine

2,500mg

MSM

2,500mg

Chondroitin

1,000mg

Zinc

100mg

Copper

50mg

Manganese

25mg

Vitamin C

800mg

Vitamin E

250 IU

*Available in pellets only

25 lbs

(155 – 4 oz scoops)

$154

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42 lbs

(260 – 4 oz scoops)

$244

For Horse Enthusiasts Who Want The Most From an “All-In-One” Product Many horse owners prefer to supplement their horses from a proactive standpoint to help horses recover from week to week during training and competition. If you are looking for a comprehensive multivitamin & mineral supplement that gets results then TLC’s Performance Horse MAX should be your choice!

Performance Horse MAX is fully fortified to support the Performance horse in its entirety. Improve muscle tone, bone mineralization, collagen production, overall joint health, recovery time, feed absorption, healthier skin, coat, feet and much more.

Performance Horse MAX features a bioavailable source of silicon. This element is responsible for the production of collagen, which comprises approximately 30% of bones and is the major component of connective tissues in and around the joints. Silicon is abundant in the body when the horse is growing & developing, but once mature and as the animal ages,

silicon becomes less prominent. As time goes on, the absence of silicon means less collagen production, which may compromise the flexibility & elasticity of the bones and also contribute to inadequate tissue production in and around the joints.

When you consider we’ve combined a highly bioavailable source of Silicon along with Glucosamine, MSM, Chondroitin, Hyaluronic Acid & essential Omega-3 fats you quickly realize that this product proudly contains one of the most complete joint support profiles you’ll find in a Performance Multi-Vitamin / Mineral supplement anywhere on the market! *If rehabilitation from a bone or joint related injury is needed, consider EQUIBONE, FLEX-FUEL or OSTEO-FUEL. * View website for full product analysis & additional product details.

Feeding Directions

Guaranteed Analysis

Per 5 oz Scoop

Give one full scoop twice daily for performance & conditioning. Give a half scoop twice daily for horses not in training or racing. *Based on a 1,000-1,200 lb horse.

For young, growing horses, give a half scoop daily per 300 lbs of bodyweight.

Sodium Zeolite A (source of silicon)

2,000mg

Glucosamine

3,000mg

MSM

1,500mg

Chondroitin

1,000mg

Sodium Hyaluronate

12.5mg

Omega 3 Fat

4,000mg

Omega 6 Fat

1,000mg

Also contains a performance vitamin & mineral pack for comprehensive health support.

*Available in pellets only

12 lbs (60 – 5 oz scoops)

$93

23 lbs

(120 – 5 oz scoops)

$164

42 lbs

(210 – 5 oz scoops)

$259

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PERFORMANCE HORSE MAX

Performance Horse Multi-Vitamin/Mineral/Joint Supplement

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Mega Hoof Complex

Support Healthy Hoof Development

There are several elements required for the development of a healthy hoof - they include zinc, copper, biotin and the amino acids l-Methionine & l-Lysine.

Each of these elements have their own role in supporting specific attributes within the components that make up the hoof, itself. The lack of any one of these elements may cause issues with hoof integrity, so focusing on the entire profile of nutrients responsible for healthy hoof development has an advantage over a “Biotin only” supplement. These elements are researched to expedite hoof growth rate, strengthen the protein bonds, which make the hoof stronger & harder, as well as add moisture and density to the hoof wall & sole. TLC’s Mega Hoof Complex is a unique blend designed to provide all of the nutrients needed to build strong, healthy hooves as quickly as possible. Feed Mega Hoof Complex to horses with slow growing or poor quality hooves. May be fed along with Advanced Heel Complex to specifically support accelerated heel growth.

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*See Advanced Heel Complex (On P.9) for horses with poor heel growth.

Buy 2 of any size, Get 1 FREE. Valid on any size Mega Hoof Complex, any time.

Feeding Directions

Guaranteed Analysis

Per Half Scoop Serving

If improvement in hoof condition is needed, give 1 – 2 scoops daily.

Give ½ to 1 scoop daily for maintenance.

Divide by two feedings

Biotin

25mg

l-Methionine

1,750mg

l-Lysine

750mg

Zinc

100mg

Copper

25mg

Pyridoxine

10mg

*Available in pellets only

3 lbs

$49

12 lbs

$160

6 lbs

$90

25 lbs

$279

(84 – 1/2 scoop servings)

(168 – 1/2 scoop servings)

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(336 – 1/2 scoop servings)

(700 – 1/2 scoop servings)

Laminitis (or “founder”) may have a devastating association with EMS. Laminitis is a painful and debilitating disease of the digital laminae (the Velcro-like tissue that attaches the coffin bone and hoof wall). Often by the time clinical signs are recognized, crippling body changes

such as sinking and rotation of the coffin bone have occurred.

The coffin bone can only rotate so far before it threatens to pierce through the sole of the foot. Since these horses are typically on limited forage, we have added additional nutrient support with zinc, copper, selenium & Vitamin E as well.

Feeding Directions

Guaranteed Analysis

Per Half Scoop Serving

Give ½ scoop twice daily per 500lbs of bodyweight. Do not give to pregnant or lactating mares.

Magnesium

3,000mg

Chromium

1.25mg

Fenugreek

7,000mg

Cinnamon

3,500mg

Zinc

45mg

Copper

15mg

Selenium

250mcg

Vitamin E

250 IU

*Available in powder only

8.6 lbs

(240 – 1/2 scoop servings)

$89

Lasts 120 days for 500lb pony Lasts 60 days for 1,000lb horse

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I.R. SUPPORT

Aiding in proper blood sugar management is very important for horses with this predisposition because if insulin levels are allowed to get out of control, they may cause irreversible tissue damage within

the hoof. I. R. Support works to support the insulin resistant horse with several components researched for their favorable effect on insulin sensitivity and blood glucose levels.

Support for Horses with Insulin Resistance

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) likely begins with a genetic pre-disposition. Certain breeds of horses & ponies are predisposed and often referred to as “easy keepers” by their owners. These horses are very efficient at utilizing calories and often require a lower plane of nutrition to maintain body weight than other horses, which is why EMS is a metabolic disorder.

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STRESS-LESS

Support for Hyper or Nervous Horses

Stress and anxiety may reduce a horses ability to concentrate and perform their best. Environmental factors that increase stress levels include: travel, changes in routine, fear, pain and over/under exercise.

STRESS – LESS combines the support of Iodine, Thiamin (Vitamin B1) and Magnesium all in one supplement as a full on attitude changing approach for difficult to manage horses.

These ingredients work together to support the nervous horse from several aspects. If a horse is deficient in Iodine, the thyroid gland will secrete too little of the metabolism

By combining nutrients required to support proper hormonal balance, nerve and muscle function this product

offers a multifaceted approach to successfully managing the nervous, hyper or irritable horse. STRESS - LESS will not dull performance and horses many horses show an improvement rather quickly.

Nutritional support for all classes of horses.

Nutritional Support for: • Nervous horses • Hyper horses • Stall walkers • Will not dull performance • All natural and legal *view website for nutrientspecific information.

Feeding Directions

Guaranteed Analysis

Per Level Scoop

Give a 1.5 oz scoop twice daily, mixed with feed.

Magnesium

5,000mg

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

375mg

Kelp (source of Iodine)

7.6mg

3.5 lbs (60 scoops)

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regulating hormone, thyroxine, which can make horses nervous, hyper and/or irritable.

Thiamin (Vitamin B1) plays a vital role in nerve function and horses with deficiencies may show trouble maintaining proper focus. Magnesium is responsible for normal muscle relaxation, contraction & nerve impulses. Deficient horses may show a tendency to become nervous, excitable and may even experience muscle tremors.

$33

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10.5 lbs (180 scoops)

$87

Muscle Max

Advanced Heel Complex

Support for Horses with Poor Heel Growth For horses with poor heel development, your farrier will be invaluable in establishing the proper heel/toe balance.

However, there is an inherent zinc:copper imbalance in horses that fail to grow a proper heel. Advanced Heel Complex works to restore that mineral balance quickly and effectively, so “underslung heels” don’t continue to plague you. Feed this product for up to 3 months until desired heel growth has been established. Once effect has been established, you may continue on maintenance with Mega Hoof Complex. May be fed along with Mega Hoof Complex for best combined hoof & heel growth or with EQUI-BONE for horses with underslung heels contributing to navicular syndrome.

Feeding Directions Give one tsp serving twice daily for up to 3 months. Feed Mega Hoof Complex for maintenance.

1.5 lbs (70 servings)

$49

This unique, one-of-a-kind blend is given to balance the nutritional requirements for a horse that has trouble holding weight, when not the result of a problems with teeth, parasites, ulcers or calorie deficiency. i.e. if you increase the horses caloric intake and are unable to establish weight gain, then giving more calories is likely not the answer and a deficiency in the mineral supply may be responsible. Muscle Max is designed to focus on increasing the phosphorus delivery, along with HMB, a derivative of the essential amino acid, l-Leucine. Together, these nutrients are responsible for both volumizing the muscles and reducing muscle tissue breakdown. The goal is to achieve the full, round look a healthy horse should possess. Typical signs of a mineral deficiency that inhibit weight gain are visually indicated by a diminished quality in the muscularity of the topline and a squared off rump. Most horses will show improvement in the first month, and one container will get them back on track. So feed Muscle Max for the first 2-4 months and TLC’s Performance Plus Daily for proper maintenance of the mineral balance. *Available in powder only

Feeding Directions Give a 1/2 scoop serving twice daily

6 lbs (60 days)

$60

Niacin

Supports Healthy Blood Circulation

Glucosamine stimulates the production of cartilagebuilding compounds and helps restore damaged cartilage tissue. *Available in powder only

Niacin is a member of the B-complex family. It is believed to be involved in several body functions including: the release of energy from carbohydrates, the breakdown of proteins and fats and in the formation of red blood cells. Niacin has been used successfully to increase blood flow and improve circulation. *Available in powder only

Feeding Directions

Feeding Directions

Glucosamine

Give three servings daily for one month mixed with grain.

For maintenance, give two servings daily.

1.5 lbs (70 servings)

$45

5 lbs

(230 servings)

$124

This sulfur-rich nutrient is excellent for reducing inflammation. This is due to the ability of MSM to allow toxins to flow out of the cells while allowing nutrients to flow in. This cleansing process relieves the pressure build-up within the cell and reduces inflammation. *Available in powder only

Feeding Directions Give one tsp serving twice daily for up to 3 months. Feed Mega Hoof Complex for maintenance.

Guaranteed Analysis

1.5 lbs (70 servings)

$45

28,000 mg/oz or 9,500mg/scoop

MSM / Vitamin C

MSM

1.5 lbs (250 servings)

Guaranteed Analysis Glucosamine HCL

Give one level teaspoon twice daily.

24,000 mg/oz or 9,000mg/scoop

$42

4 lbs

(170 servings)

$87

Performance Plus Daily™ Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplement

Performance Plus Daily™ provides an optimum balance of all the vitamins, minerals, enzymes and electrolytes needed on a daily basis. If you’re serious about your supplemental nutrition program, then Feed Performance Plus Daily™ to all horses, all the time. We suggest feeding Performance Plus Daily™ to a straight grain, such as oats or beet pulp. *View website for feeding recommendations *Available in powder only **Also available in a “High Phosphorus” version for horses getting more than 50% of their forage from alfalfa hay. This helps to keep the calcium:phosphorus balance in check. Just ask for Performance Plus – HP.

Feeding Directions Give one scoop twice daily. Increase to two scoops for performance, conditioning, pregnancy and lactation. For young, growing horses, give a half scoop per 300 pounds.

16 lbs (140 scoops)

$99

30 lbs (280 servings)

OTHER PRODUCTS

Weight Gain Support

$169

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Trainer’s Choice

OTHER PRODUCTS

Topical Support for Injured Tendons, Ligaments & Muscles A liquid mineral rub for soft tissue injuries in tendons, ligaments and muscles. This topical supplement is drawn into the skin and is meant to be applied directly to the tissues most commonly affected by strains, tears & ruptures, such as: hocks, knees and stifles. *Liquid. For topical application only.

Directions For tendons, ligaments and sore muscles: To apply above the knee, wash off any chemical residue, apply Trainer’s Choice generously to the area once or twice daily.

If you are applying Trainer’s Choice below the knee, clip the hair first. Wash off fly spray or chemical residue including iodine. Apply Trainer’s Choice to a paper towel and wrap that around the leg, sweat for up to four hours, once daily. Do not leave on more than 4 hours. For directions on applying Trainers Choice without using a sweat, please call the office.

quart

$60

gallon

$189

Vita-Guard

Immune System Support

Winner’s Attitude

This is our most powerful immune support formula. VitaGuard provides beneficial bacteria, plus 15 vitamins and minerals along with amino acids l-Methionine & l-Lysine to support a healthy immune system. Fever, antibiotics, wormers and stress from travel or competition can all significantly lower beneficial bacteria and may compromise your horse’s immune system. This can be a great addition to your arsenal when you travel, if the horse has an abscess, cold, cough, fever or other illness. It’s also great at helping to restore normal immune function after antibiotic or wormer therapy have wiped out the bodies normal immune function. *View website for a complete list of ingredients Nutritional support for horses with: • Tendency to abscess • Illness or infection • Immune recovery from antibiotics or wormers

Feeding Directions Give one scoop at least twice daily. Note: The more severe the illness, the more often you should give Vita-Guard. May be given every two hours if necessary.

5 lbs (62 scoops)

$59

25 lbs (310 scoops)

$190

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Support for Horses that Fade, Quit or Tie-Up To bring out the full potential in the performance horse, we focus on specific electrolytes, blood oxygenating nutrients & DMG to support endurance capabilities. This is the ultimate race product for horses that fade, quit or tie-up in the stretch.

Please Note: If the horses performance is being affected by injury or illness, please select another product. Attitude may be fed daily along with any other product in our performance horse line up.

Attitude is: • For horses that fade, quit or Tie-Up • All natural and legal *see product label for a complete list of ingredients *Available in powder only

Feeding Directions Give one scoop twice daily, mixed with feed beginning 5 days out from competition. This product is only meant to be fed as competition approaches, and to horses that need improvement finishing races.

7 lbs (42 days)

$70

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