“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.”
More
information :
For more information from the
Horslyx Helpline on +44 (0)16973 32592 www.horslyx.co.uk
info@horslyx.co.uk
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