Kentucky Equine Research EquiShure Time-Released Hindgut Buffer for Horses with Encapsulation Technology (7.2 Kg)

The Kentucky Equine Research EquiShure is a digestive health supplement designed for horses suspected of suffering from or at risk for hindgut acidosis. Patented encapsulation technology ensures targeted release directly in the hindgut. Research supports the use of a hindgut buffer in cases of high grain and high fructan intake. Up to 70 percent of the horse’s energy is derived from fermentation in the hindgut. The pH of the hindgut varies as bacterial populations increase and decrease in response to dietary modifications. An acidic shift, which can be caused by carbohydrate-rich meals, favors the growth of acid-loving bacteria, while other microbes die in the same conditions. Changes in the pH of the hindgut due to alterations in the microbial populations and acid profiles cause a condition known as subclinical acidosis, which can put affected horses at a higher-than-normal risk for colic and laminitis. Other signs of subclinical acidosis include decreased feed intake or complete inappetence in severe cases, mild to moderate colic signs of unexplained origin, poor feed efficiency and subsequent weight loss, loss of performance, and development of certain vices such as wood chewing, weaving, and stall walking. It is available in a 7.2 kg container with 120 servings. Recommended for Horses It is ideal for horses on high-grain diets or grazing lush pasture, with inappetence or weight loss, with unexplainable behavioral problems, with digestive upsets resulting in loose manure, horses prone to recurrent mild colic or laminitis, and sport horses under stress of training. Feeding Directions Feed 30 to 180 g daily according to the horse’s size and risk for hindgut acidosis. Top-dress EquiShure on feed or give orally. For best results, divide the amount equally among feedings. 1 scoop equals approximately 30 g.