The horse’s digestive system: Supplements for stomach and intestines

The horse’s digestive system is a fragile system. Therefore, it may be necessary to support your horse with supplements for the stomach and/or intestines. The cause of this sensitivity is largely found in the horse’s natural characteristics and the fact that they have barely evolved since domestication. As a result, digestive problems are lurking and of course you want to prevent them. Read more about this in our blog: 6 commandments to prevent digestive problems in horses.

Ulcers in horses

A horse’s stomach is constantly producing gastric acid. When this stomach acid is not neutralised, it attacks the stomach wall and an ulcer may develop. When sufficient saliva is produced, this saliva neutralises the stomach acid. Saliva is produced by chewing movements, which you stimulate by offering your horse enough roughage. If you suspect your horse has an ulcer, it is very important to contact a veterinarian. In addition, there are various supplements to protect the stomach lining on the market, such as Cavalor Gastro Aid. These supplements can support your horse in its recovery from a stomach ulcer. In this blog, we explain exactly what gastric ulcers in horses  are, how they occur and what you can do about them.

Probiotics for Horses

The large intestine is home to a population of bacteria, the microflora, which are essential for the health of the horse. They not only play a major role in nutrient absorption, but also in the horse’s immune system. To keep this population healthy, providing adequate roughage and fibre is essential. After all, the bacteria live on fibres. When the gut microbiome has become unbalanced due to stress or poor feed management, it can be useful to feed a probiotic supplement to your horse. You can recognise digestive problems in horses by wet manure, manure water (dirty buttocks) and in some cases colic symptoms.

Cavalor Digestive Supplements:

At Cavalor, we have various supplements that can support the digestive system. Each for a different part of the digestive system:

• Cavalor VitaFlora: contains prebiotics and probiotics to rebalance the microflora in the large intestine and stimulate health from within.
• Cavalor Gastro Aid: Creates a healthy environment in the stomach with a focus on neutralising stomach acid and protecting the stomach lining.
• Cavalor Emergency 911: is a fast-acting and easily digestible supplement intended to support the digestive system during transport, moments of stress or digestive problems.
• Cavalor PasSand: Supports the digestion of horses grazing on sandy pastures. Cavalor PasSand stimulates the removal of sand from the intestine and helps to repair the intestinal wall.

Nutritional advice for your horse

Are you unsure whether one of the Cavalor supplements that support digestion is suitable for your horse? Using our online advice tool: MyCavalor.com, you can put together a feed recommendation based on your needs. Do you prefer personal advice? Ask your question to one of our Cavalor nutritionists via our Consumer Line +32(0)9 220 25 25 or email info@cavalor.com.

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