Probiotics & Guts package

Horseflex Intestinal herbs: A 100% natural mix based on herbs and minerals that have a positive effect on the intestinal flora of a horse. The mix consists of fenugreek, oregano, wormwood, cloves, and rosemary, and it also contains prebiotic fibers.

Healthy intestinal flora with probiotics

The digestion of a horse starts in the mouth. Saliva helps to move the food into the esophagus towards the stomach. A horse has a small stomach as it eats small amounts during the day. This means that there is a constant stream of food from the stomach into the intestines. The food comes first into the small intestine, then the cecum, colon, and finally the rectum where the manure is formed. A horse produces manure fifteen times a day.

In the appendix and large intestine is the roughage mainly digested by bacteria. The roughage moves slowly through this part of the system. Because of this, is the body able to extract as many nutrients as possible from poor, and hard-to-digest food. Because of the fact that multiple bacterial strains live in the intestines, it also means that you can’t suddenly change rations (also not with roughage). Every strain has its functions and the bacterial strains need some time to adapt to the new food.

Support the guts with intestinal herbs

Intestinal flora is the whole of micro-organisms in the gastrointestinal tract and consists of millions of bacteria, yeasts, and molds that help to support digestion and to protect the mucosa. They also help to protect the guts against harmful micro-organisms such as viruses and worms. Horses have very sensitive intestinal flora, which can get out of balance very easily due to changes in rations, colic, worming, and through the use of medication. With the HorseFlex Probiotics & Guts package, the horse’s intestinal flora is supported as fully as possible.