Vitalbix PsylliumMash 6 kg

Vitalbix is formulated based on the nutritional requirements of horses as specified in the CVB guidelines and contains only natural ingredients. Vitalbix PsylliumMash is grain-free, molasses-free, GMO-free, soy-free and contains no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

Psyllium seeds (50%), artificially dried timothy grass, pea flakes, dried apple pulp, linseed oil, sunflower oil

The analysis below is per kilogram (1,000 grams) of Vitalbix PsylliumMash.
Description Value
EWPa 0.66 Unit/kg
VREp 62.4 g
Crude protein 13.1%
Crude fat 5.3%
Crude fibre 22.8%
Crude ash 4.7%
Sugar 1.8%
Starch 3.1%
Calcium 2.1 g
Phosphorus 1.3 g
Magnesium 0.5 g
Sodium 0.5 g

Feed Vitalbix PsylliumMash (preventative) as a course of treatment to support the removal of sand from the intestines. Mix PsylliumMash with 1 to 3 parts water for a thicker slurry and with 4 parts water for a very thin slurry. You can vary this depending on what your horse likes! Use cold or warm, not boiling. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, stir and feed immediately! Not suitable for leaving to stand for long periods after preparation. The seeds swell, and you want this to happen in the intestines at the right time. For best results, do not mix with other Vitalbix products, supplements or medication. Always consult your vet first when giving medication.
Give your horse sufficient roughage. A continuous supply of fibre helps to remove sand from the intestines and prevent sand accumulation in the intestines. In addition, make sure your horse always has sufficient drinking water available during the treatment!

Prevent sand intake

Prevent sand intake by never feeding hay from a sandy surface. Do not let your horse graze on a (too) bare pasture. Check the manure regularly for sand by putting some manure in a transparent plastic bag/glove together with water. If you find a lot of sand in the manure or if your horse has colic-like symptoms, always contact your vet immediately. Vitalbix PsylliumMash supports the removal of sand from the intestines but is not a miracle cure. Preventing the intake of (too much) sand remains important, even when feeding a product containing psyllium. More tips on prevention and symptoms of sand colic can be found here.

Daily feeding advice

As a preventive treatment

100 grams of mash per 100 kg body weight, once a day. A 500 kg horse should be fed 500 grams in one portion per day. One bag will therefore last for 12 days (= 2 treatments)!

If you notice a lot of sand in the manure/intestines

200 grams of mash per 100 kg body weight, twice a day. A 500 kg horse should be fed 1000 grams in one portion, twice a day. In total, a 500 kg horse will receive 2 kg per day. Repeat the treatment if necessary in consultation with your vet.