Protexin Equine Premium Gut Balancer 700 g

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GUT-Plus is low in sugar and starch so can be safely fed to support hindgut microflora and gastrointestinal health of horses and ponies prone to laminitis. Thelarge intestineand caecum are often referred to as the hindgut. This supplement features a unique blend of a pre- and probiotic making it ideal for horses prone to stress or upset due to dietary change, or any who may need extra support. Available in a 100% compostable pouch. An organic, taste-free and easy-to-feed aloe vera supplement that supports a healthy digestive system. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae When feeding live yeast-based probiotics to horses it is essential that they are fed in a form which protects them from stomach acid so they reach the hindgut alive. We use a protected live yeast, which is capable of withstanding acidic conditions, but will then be broken down in the hindgut releasing the live yeast. Supplementing encapsulated live yeast can have the following benefits for horses:

Gut Plus is a digestive support powder acting as a gut balancer for horses with irritation from excess acid and stomach lining vulnerability. With easily digestible ingredients it is a cost-effectiveand successful supplementary nutritional feed product for the healthy horse. Acid Ease supports optimal nutrition by providing key nutrients, gut lining support and improved digestive function and efficiency.However, balancers aren’t the panacea for everything. Grimwood cautions that while some balancers might have added ingredients, or “nutraceuticals,” for joint health, owners of older horses or ones who need joint support might get more efficacy from a joint supplement: “These [nutraceutical ingredients in balancers] can be useful but, if your horse has a real problem or his lifestyle is demanding on his joints, then a more targeted alternative would be to feed a specific joint supplement, in addition to your balancer or hard feed, as this may allow you to feed higher levels of a wider range of nutraceutical ingredients to, hopefully, greater benefit.”

Acid Ease is a unique, concentrated, palatable combination of high quality fibres, calcium and magnesium carbonate, kaolin, amino acids and Protexin probiotics and prebiotics. Presented as a palatable dandelion flavoured powder, Acid Ease is suitable to calm excess acid in all horses and weaned foals. Suitable for horses and ponies of any age, type or breed, Nettex Gut Balancer will help keep the gut healthy and functioning at its best all year round. Yes, Acid Ease is safe to use to support optimal gastrointestinal pH for long periods. The daily amount given can be reduced to the maintenance level for long term use. Winner of the BETA International Innovation Award, this fast-acting supplement is a balanced combination of pre- and probiotics to support gut health and aid digestion. This product has a combined ESC and starch that is under 10%. Why should you maintain healthy digestive systems in horses?

Maintenance level:

Gut Balancer TM should be fed on a daily basis to help support a healthy Gastrointestinal (GI) tract and to help support gut health and aid digestion. It is also ideal for older horses, poor doers and horses and ponies that lose condition at any time of year. Gut Balancer may also be fed to horses or ponies at times of increased stress, travelling, competition, change of yard or a change in hay or feed etc. Spearman K. and Ott E. (2004) The effect of MOS supplementation on the immune response of mares and their foals. Journal of Animal Science, 82 (Suppl. 1): 61. This formula supports a healthy gastric environment, the natural anti-inflammatory processes and balanced pH levels, as well as soothing the stomach walls. Ideal for competition and performance horses, this daily supplement is designed to target digestion from the point of ingestion, then promote correct function and gut integrity from foregut to hindgut, giving your horse a happy, healthy tummy.

We have carried out a number of clinical trials using encapsulated live yeast in horses. These studies looked at its use in combination with prebiotics. This cookie is used by the WPForms WordPress plugin. The cookie is used to allows the paid version of the plugin to connect entries by the same user and is used for some additional features like the Form Abandonment addon. Zeolite – can absorb undesirable substances and reduce the damaging effects of mycotoxins which may be present in feed such as haylage Regarding choosing a balancer for the performance horse, she says: “His requirements for quality protein and some other nutrients will be correspondingly higher than for a horse who is resting or in light work. You should therefore look for a balancer which is formulated to meet the needs of a performance horse and which is likely to contain higher levels of protein, for example, for muscle development and tissue repair, as well as key antioxidants like vitamin E and selenium.”Our gut balancer for horses works instantly with the horse’s digestive system to help maintain and sustain a natural stomach pH for maximum effect Lattimer, J.M. et al. (2005). Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on in vitro fermentation of a high concentrate or high fiber diet in horses. In Proceedings of the 19th Symposium of the equine Science Society, Tucson, AZ (pp. 168-173).

Forageplus has found that the protocol for feeding this product is best as feeding for a two-week period and re-assessing and either reducing the feed rate to 50% if all behaviours have gone or kept at the full rate of 40 grams per 100 kg of body weight for another 2 weeks. Do this one more time if only partial or no progress is made. This triple action combination of live probiotics, prebiotics (FOS), and a mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) is designed to support digestive health and maintain a healthy gut microbiome. It’s described as being particularly helpful to re-establish healthy gut microbiota following a digestive upset or course of antibiotics, and supports horses during stressful times such as travel, changing yards or a change in diet or forage.This supplement targets both the fore and hindgut, supporting the gastric environment and helping to maintain an optimum pH level. A: Yes, there are no prohibited substances in this product and all our products are manufactured and tested under our UFAS licence and NOPS scheme. Pea Protein – raises levels of essential amino acids which has a range of benefits. High levels of essential amino acids support the formation of a strong epithelial intestinal lining free from weakness. Acid Ease contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, as well as kaolin, pectin and L-threonine which together act to buffer excess acid and soothe the gut lining. The probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae contains numerous essential amino acids, vitamins, including vitamin B6, and important minerals. The high quality fibres – pectin and psyllium help make this a superior product, and in combination with S. cerevisiae they promote the production of nutrients which support the gut lining. This supplement is a blend of garlic, seaweed, herbs, oil, salt and vitamins, suitable for all horses, which delivers all of the age old benefits of these natural ingredients. It provides your horse with a range of herbs and vitamins to help utilise nutrition, aid digestion, soothe the gut and boost the immune system.