How Your Horse's Stomach Works

A horse’s stomach is designed for continuous grazing as they are trickle feeders (naturally designed to eat small amounts of forage throughout the day). A horse will produce 12-15 gallons of gastric juice every 24 hours to digest roughage. By continuously grazing, consuming fiber like hay or grass, a horse will also produce 5-10 gallons of saliva, which acts as a natural buffer to help protect the stomach lining from the abrasive gastric juices. A horse’s stomach is small, about the size of a large football, and empties quickly, which can expose soft tissue in the upper part of the stomach (the squamous area) to damaging acid, especially without constant access to fiber and with the added stress from training or competition, increasing the risk of gastric ulcers.

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Does your horse need gastric support? Symptoms include

Poor appetite or reluctance to eat

Changes in behavior (irritability, aggression, or lethargy)

Poor performance or reluctance to work

Colic-like symptoms

Dull or rough coat

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Gastro-Plex (Pellets)

Gastro-Plex™ daily pellets provide the ultimate support for the entire digestive tract from stomach to hindgut. Gastro-Plex™ pellets are formulated with science based actives to help allow the body, specifically the digestive tract, to better manage stress, changes in your horse’s diet or environment, and fluctuations in the pH and microbial population within the gut. Gastro-Plex™ pellets includes ingredients researched to soothe and maintain healthy stomach tissue for complete gastric and digestive support.
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Gastro-Plex Paste (80ml - 2 doses)

Gastro-Plex™ paste provides immediate gastric support to your horse. Its fast-acting formula soothes and coats the stomach lining, promotes proper digestion, and alleviates

discomfort caused by gastric acid. Perfect before hauling, competition, or extended stalling. Keep your horse comfortable and performing at their best, without the distraction of gastric discomfort.
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