LEARN ABOUT DIGESTIVE HEALTH CARE TO HELP PREVENT THE RISK OF COLIC
Colic is a term used to describe a symptom of abdominal (belly) pain, which in horses is usually caused by problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Colic for horses is one of the most widely recognized ailments in the industry, and signs of horse colic can range from mild to severe, with some episodes being life-threatening.
KEEPING THE HORSE’S DIGESTION SYSTEM BALANCED WITH A CONSISTENT DIET, EXERCISE AND QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH
The digestive health of a horse plays a fundamental role in their overall health, immune function and well-being. A balanced diet with proper nutritional support promotes overall digestive health helping to reduce the risk of colic.
High-quality supplements can support a horse’s gastrointestinal health. Especially in performance horses who are at higher risk of poor gut health due to factors like travel, confinement and intense exercise.
Active ingredients to support a healthy digestive system often include probiotics and prebiotics to help breakdown complex carbohydrates and support nutrient absorption. Yeast cultures are added to support fiber digestion and help offset the negative impact of high starch diets helping to reduce colic risk.
Tips to Reduce Your Horse’s Colic Risk
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Forage first: Horses are natural grazers and designed to graze 24/7. Diets should consist mainly of forage to help support healthy digestion.
Exercise: A consistent exercise and/or turnout routine is important for overall digestive health.
Provide High-Quality Forage: Feed your horse top quality forage to support healthy digestive function.
Ensure Adequate Hydration: Keep your horse well hydrated to aid in proper digestive function.
• Maintain a Consistent Feeding Routine: A balanced, consistent diet helps to prevent digestive disruptions.
Maintain Health Management: : Routine veterinary care is essential for overall digestive health and well-being.
Make Changes Gradual: Introduce dietary supplements or environmental changes slowly to avoid stress.
Avoid Feeding in Sand: Preventing your horse from ingesting sand can help reduce the risk of colic.
Recognize and Respond to Early Signs: Stay alert for the early signs of colic for horses and act promptly to help mitigate the risks.
Benefits of Maintaining Your Equine’s Digestion
Maintaining your horse's digestive health is crucial for their overall performance and well-being. A healthy digestive system not only reduces the risk of colic but also enhances nutrient absorption, ensuring that your horse gets the most out of their diet. This optimal nutrient absorption supports your horse's stamina, enabling them to perform at their best and recover more quickly from exercise.
COLIC RISK
Maintaining a healthy digestive system helps reduce the risk of colic.
Better Nutrition
Enhances nutrient absorption in your horse and promotes healthy gut function.
PERFORMANCE
Supports overall health and performance.
LONG TERM HEALTH
Promotes longevity and well-being.
Selecting a Digestive Supplement for your Horse
MVP supplements offers a variety of targeted digestive health supplements to help support the digestive tract in managing stress, dietary changes, and environmental shifts more effectively. By stabilizing fluctuations in gut pH and microbial balance, a digestive health supplement can help the stomach handle transitions smoothly, reducing the risk of digestive issues such as colic.
Gastro-Plex
GASTRO-PLEX™ Pellets provide targeted ingredients to help maintain healthy stomach tissue lining, prebiotics and probiotics for normal digestion and also includes Levucell® SC*, a powerful yeast that helps reduce the risk of colic/digestive disorders by supporting the hindgut. Ideal for horses at risk for gastric upset due to travel, training, competition and/or injury.
Probiotic EQ
Probiotic EQ™ contains concentrated levels of four (4) key ingredients to provide the support for healthy gut/digestive integrity and immune support. The horse’s gastrointestinal tract is easily imbalanced by stress, disease, diet, environment, or training. Probiotic EQ™ supports the balance of naturally-occurring, beneficial bacteria in the digestive system to help maintain healthy appetite, digestion and a healthy immune system.
Exceed 6
Exceed 6-Way makes it easy to give your horse a high level joint, hoof, gastric, digestive, and coat support in an all-in-one formula, at a savings of over 25% compared to purchasing individually. Exceed 6-Way is a pelleted formula that is ideal for horses in very heavy work, or anyone simply wanting to provide the very best multi-purpose support.
Many horses can benefit from support in several key areas, no matter their workload or discipline. Multi-purpose formulas support your horse with a total wellness approach by covering multiple areas of support for your equine partner. Spend less time feeding & more time enjoying the ride!
Sand-Free
Sand-Free™ is an all-natural high-quality psyllium seed husk with added probiotics, often used in areas where sand is present. Absorbs water in the intestines to form a gel-like substance to aid in removal of sand and may help reduce the possibility of digestive impaction. Sand-Free™ is in pellet form to enhance consumption and ease of feeding.
Ingredients for Horse Digestive Health
Probiotics
Help to replenish good bacteria in the gut
Prebiotics
Food for the good bacteria and also help to inhibit absorption of harmful bacteria in the hindgut.
Yeast
Offsets negative impact of high starch diets and supports fiber digestion in the hindgut.
Psyllium
It is a high-fiber ingredient to help expel sand from the digestive system which may aid in the prevention of colic, impaction, diarrhea and other problems associated with a build-up of sand in the colon.
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Finding high-quality and safe pet supplements and products can be daunting, but the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) makes it easy. The NASC Seal is a symbol of excellence, indicating that a reputable company has manufactured a product following the NASC's Good Manufacturing Procedures, modelled after the FDA's regulations. The NASC Seal guarantees top-quality, safe, and effective pet products.
We at Med Vet Pharmaceuticals have the NASC’s seal of approval, so you can put all your worries to rest.
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