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“Cereal feeds are eaten very quickly
and can arrive in the hind gut of the
horse only partially digested”,
explains Horslyx nutritionist Dr Cliff
Lister, “which is a known cause
of digestive upset that can result in
colic and even an increased risk of laminitis
in susceptible animals.”
“This is because the bacteria naturally
present in a horse’s hind gut digest
the forage in his diet and in a healthy
digestive system, everything works very
efficiently. If the bacteria aren’t
able to do their job, which can happen
when partially digested cereals cause
unnatural changes in the hind gut leading
to the death of these fibre digesting
bacteria and the release of toxins, the
digestive process will be compromised
to a greater or lesser extent.”
Dr Lister continues, “For most
horses and ponies, a variety of good quality
forage is very nearly an ideal diet and
all owners need to do is ensure they also
provide a source of vitamins, minerals
and trace elements in the right proportions
to ensure the nutritional and energy needs
of the horse are fully met.
“Horslyx is designed to do exactly
that, complementing a natural forage diet
with all the vitamins, minerals and trace
elements essential for ongoing good health.
Our research has shown that Horslyx is
always fully digested and absorbed before
it reaches the hind gut, leaving the fibre
digesting bacteria to do their job just
as nature intended, ensuring the horse
gets the most out of his diet.”
Dr Lister concludes,
“Feeding only Horslyx and forage
offers a very cost effective way of feeding
horses and ponies, whilst also supporting
a healthy and efficient digestive system,
allowing the horse to eat a more natural
and healthy diet.”
For more information
about Horslyx, the Feed in a Tub, call the
Horslyx helpline on +44 (0)16973 32592 or
visit their website www.horslyx.co.uk
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