HORSE CARE
Time-Released Hindgut Buffer
Overconsumption of carbohydrates, usually in the form of high-starch concentrates or fructan-rich pastures, can result in subclinical hindgut acidosis. Subclinical acidosis is a condition in which the pH of the horse’s hindgut becomes too acidic. Horses with subclinical acidosis often perform far below expectations. Subclinical acidosis might be the underlying cause for decreased feed intake or complete inappetence in severe cases, mild to moderate colic signs of unexplained origin, poor feed efficiency and subsequent weight loss, and onset of vices such as wood chewing, weaving, and stall walking. Fecal pH following consumption of a grain meal
Research has shown that EquiShure effectively maintains optimal hindgut pH.
• Effectively maintains the pH of the hindgut, reducing the risk of subclinical acidosis • Allows for optimal digestion of nutrients in forages and concentrates
• Creates an environment in which dietary energy can be absorbed efficiently • Increases appetite in picky eaters
• Is easy to feed, as it is mixed into a horse’s grain meal
3601 Maintenance: 60 gm/day 20 doses per unit Retail Price: 1.25 kg $32.50
3609 Maintenance: 60 gm/day 120 doses per unit Retail Price: 7.2 kg $128.00
Kentucky Equine Research
EquiShure™
Bio•Bloom™
Hoof and Coat Conditioner
Scientific research has proven that hooves respond to a combination of specific vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Bio•Bloom contains biotin, methionine, zinc methionine and iodine at levels shown to be beneficial for hoof growth and strength. Essential fatty acids aid in the development of a shiny, high-quality coat. • Provides dual-action benefits to hooves and coat
• Supports the growth of strong, resilient hoof wall
3605
Maintenance: 30 gm/day 66 doses per unit Retail Price: 5 lb $59.00
B•Quiet™
Thiamine and Magnesium Supplement
Deficiency of certain nutrients can lead to negative effects on equine behavior. Thiamine deficiency has been shown to cause hyperirritability, nervousness and reduced appetite in horses and ponies. In hard-working horses or those on high-grain diets, production of thiamine by intestinal bacteria may be reduced because of stress and hindgut acidosis. Magnesium deficiency can also lead to nervousness as well as muscle tremors and even convulsions. To help counteract these effects, Kentucky Equine Research formulated B•Quiet, a nutrient-enriched calming paste for all classes of horses. • Provides nutritional support to excitable and high-strung horses
• Contains thiamine, an essential nutrient for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve transmission • Is easy to administer using an oral syringe
3608
1 tube/dose 12 per display box
Retail Price: 30 cc tube $6.95 Also available in power form.
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