Digestive Imbalance

Here’s how to Naturally Support your Horse’s Digestion and Immunity:

The transition from one type of roughage to another is always a delicate moment for horses. Horses have a sensitive digestive system that can quickly become unbalanced when their diet changes. Fortunately, there are natural aids that can make this transition smoother and support your horse’s well-being.

1. Yea-Sacc 1026®

Why Add Yea-Sacc 1026® During the Transition to Different Roughage?

Adding Yea-Sacc 1026® to the diet during this transition ensures smoother digestion. The yeast cells promote a favorable environment for beneficial bacteria, reducing the likelihood of digestive problems such as gas or diarrhea. Furthermore, Yea-Sacc 1026® helps suppress undesirable microorganisms, which is especially important when the type of feed changes and the gut may be temporarily less stable.

By consistently feeding Yea-Sacc 1026® during this transition phase, you provide your horse with extra support to adapt smoothly to the new feed. As a result, nutrient absorption remains optimal and the immune system is strengthened—ensuring your horse not only makes the transition easier but also stays healthy and vital.

Read more about Yea-Sacc 1026® here

It’s helpful to explain the difference between probiotics and prebiotics: probiotics are living microorganisms, such as certain yeasts or bacteria (for example Yea-Sacc 1026® (live yeasts), which directly contribute to a healthy gut flora. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are dietary fibers that are not digested by the horse itself but serve as food for beneficial bacteria in the intestines, allowing them to grow and function better.

Yea-Sacc 1026® is a probiotic consisting of live yeast cells (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), which contribute to a healthy gut flora by stimulating beneficial bacteria and limiting unwanted microorganisms. This reduces the risk of digestive problems such as gas formation and diarrhea in horses, especially during the transition to a different diet. An example of prebiotics for horses are indigestible dietary fibers from plants, such as those found in sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia). These fibers serve as food for beneficial bacteria in the intestines and thus indirectly support the horse’s gut health.

Sainfoin: Natural Fiber Source with Extra Benefits

Metazoa Digestfit Esparcette 15kg

€ 31,97 Tax included

100% zuivere esparcette

Kleine pony’s eten ongeveer 100 g per dag, pony’s ongeveer 150 g per dag en volgroeide paarden ongeveer 300 g per dag. (gemiddeld voedingsadvies)

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Bevat 7% gecondenseerde tannines
50 gram per 100 kg lichaamsgewicht (gemiddeld voedingsadvies)

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In addition to using probiotics like Yea-Sacc 1026®, esparcette can also make a valuable contribution to the healthy gut flora of the horse. Esparcette is a fiber-rich legume that naturally contains tannins; these substances positively impact gut health by inhibiting harmful bacteria and supporting the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Additionally, esparcette promotes digestion and can help reduce the risk of digestive issues such as colic and diarrhea. By including esparcette in the diet, you provide the horse with extra natural support for a stable and healthy gut flora.

Scientific Foundation

The effects of probiotics and prebiotics on gut health and the immune system described above are supported by various scientific publications. Some relevant sources are:

These sources provide scientific backing for the role of probiotics (like Yea-Sacc 1026®), prebiotics, and fiber-rich plants like esparcette in supporting gut health in horses and other mammals.

Conclusion

Do you want your horse to stay healthy and vital, especially during a feed transition? Consider adding probiotics like Yea-Sacc 1026® and natural fiber sources like esparcette to the diet. This way, you give your horse’s digestive system and immune system a significant boost in the right direction—and you’ll notice it in a happy and energetic horse!

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