Gut microbes: the good and the bad All horses have a resident population of microbes (microscopic “bugs”) living in their digestive system. This population is referred to as the gut microbiome and includes many different types of bacteria, fungi and protozoa, some of which are good for the gut and some of which are bad […]
Category: Digestive Health
Encouragement Leads to Trying New Things
Some people will try anything once. Others take a little more convincing, and yet other people like to hear peer reviews from fellow equestrian lovers before they’ll try a product on their four-legged companions. That was the case for Hillary Irwin of Ocala, Fla., who after recommendations from her eventing coach and two friends in […]
How Vitalize® Alimend® is Different From other Gastric Health Solutions
It has become a well-known fact that a large majority of performance horses suffer from gastric ulcers. Weight loss. Irritability. Poor performance. Loss of appetite. Grumpiness. Unthriftiness. These are all key signs that your horse could be suffering from gastric health problems. There are many gastric health aids on the market in today’s industry. So, […]
The Game Against Digestive Upset: Offense & Defense of Digest More Plus
What if I told you… There is a premier equine digestive health supplement that not only preserves a healthy gastrointestinal tract, but also increases digestion and absorption, maximizing the nutritional value of your feed. What does that mean exactly? Your horse will actually use the nutrients you are feeding it! (i.e. he can DIGEST MORE […]
