Support horse horses digestive health with UlcaBuf?
Ulcers are a commonly spoken about topic in the horse world. Gastric, or stomach, ulcers are sores that form on the stomach lining. Ulcers can affect horses of any age, breed, or sex, and the leading causes can include heavy work, nutrition, feeding practices, and stabling. Unfortunately the prevalence of ulcers in horses is very high with 90% of all performance horses having had ulcers at one point during their life. Read more
What percentage of forage should a horse consume per day?
The general guideline for horses is to consume approximately 1.5-2% of their body weight in forage each day. This includes pasture, hay, or other forms of forage. Read more
Seaweed Derived Calcium - A digestive buffer
Seaweed-derived calcium, specifically sourced from red algae (Lithothamnion) found in the ocean near the coast of Iceland, is used as an Acid Buf in certain supplements. Lithothamnion has a unique honeycomb structure, which provides a large surface area of more than 10m2 per gram. This structure allows for a slow release of bio-available minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and silicon. Read more
Actigen in UlcaBuf - Digestive Health Support
Actigen is a proprietary prebiotic ingredient that is included in Ulcabuf to provide support for long-term digestive health in horses. Prebiotics are substances that selectively promote the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, known as probiotics. They serve as a source of nutrition for these beneficial bacteria, helping to maintain a healthy balance of gut microflora. Read more
Feeding low non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) and supporting digestive health are interconnected in several ways: Read more