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HORSE PROBIOTICS
Probiotics are a live feed supplement which can benefit the horse by
enhancing and improving the "friendly bacteria" balance within the horses gut,
resulting in the improved maintenance of good health and condition.
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A probiotic supplement for horses can help to:
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Reduce the risk of digestive upset caused by change of
diet.
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Promote efficient digestion and reduce feed bills.
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Protect against gastric problems
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Protect against the effects of stressful situations such as
travel and competition.
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Reduce unwanted side-effects from antibiotics.
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Keep the immune system boosted.
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Increase milk production from lactating mares and increase
early growth in foals.
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Maintain overall good health and condition.
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Reduce the incidence of persistent and sporadic colic.
Micro-flora ("friendly bacteria") and the
Digestive System
The horses digestive system has evolved to
process large quantities of high fibre forage on an almost continuous basis. Due
to the requirements of competition the horse has to utilize high energy diets.
In order to break this down to digestible products it relies on the assistance
of billions of beneficial "friendly bacteria" which live in the gut. The
"friendly bacteria" produce enzymes that convert food into its basic
constituents which can be readily absorbed through the horses gut wall.
Use of a probiotic has been shown to
increase digestibility of essential minerals such as calcium and zinc and
includes the B vitamin group.
Probiotics and the effects of competition.
The delicate balance of "friendly
bacteria" within the gut can easily be disturbed by stresses such as
competition, travel and changes in diet. This will reduce the efficiency of the
digestive system and may result in problems such as diarrhea. The feeding of
probiotics ensures that, "friendly bacteria" are available to help stabilize the
natural process of the gut.
Probiotics are entirely safe. They have no known overdose levels or unwanted
side effects.
Article by: Nelson Veterinary and Equine Ltd
- United Kingdom
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