Equus

Equus is a concentrated source of viable strains of probiotic microorganisms and nutraceutical compounds and digestive enzymes to aid health, growth and recovery in Horses and Donkeys.

Role of Intestinal Microflora in Overall Health

The intestinal tract of an animal is the site of nutrient digestion and absorption. It is also the site for colonization by both beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms. The microbial balance determines the host animal’s health status. The major intestinal microflora of horses includes lactobacilli, streptococci, coliforms, clostridia and yeasts. In healthy animals, lactobacilli dominate the intestine with a population of over 100,000 cfu/g and successfully suppress pathogenic activity. A residual flora of less than 0.01% of the total microbial population is composed of clostridia, staphylococci, pseudomonads, Proteus and yeasts of the Candida genus. Changes in this balance of microbial composition often occur and represent a major cause of digestive disturbance. This is frequently due to the development of Gram negative bacteria, particularly pathogenic E. coli strains.

Monogastric GIT’s are germ-free at birth but are colonized by a complex microbial flora thereafter. Despite a high variability between livestock species, at day 5 or 6 after birth, 400 to 500 bacterial strains, totalling 100 trillions, can be identified in the GIT of an animal. At birth the only immune protection for the young animal is supplied by its mother and only lasts for 4 to 5 days. Its own immune system does not appear until about the 21st day when antibodies start to be formed in the intestinal mucous membrane. During the intervening period, any lapse in the intestinal microflora balance is particularly important to prevent infections.

Worked animals are constantly subjected to physiological, management or environmental stresses including: pregnancy, foaling, feed changes, prevailing weather conditions and transportation. During times of stress pathogenic bacteria can overgrow the lactobacilli, thereby changing the normal intestinal microbial balance, resulting in host digestive disorders and upsets. Therapeutic treatment of a sick horse with antibiotics or other drugs may remove all the microbes in the intestine and create a temporarily sterile digestive tract. Animals are extremely vulnerable to invasion by pathogenic organisms immediately after such therapeutic treatment.

Equus was developed to achieve:

• Maintenance of GIT tract microbial balance to prevent intestinal upsets due to exposure to stress and antibiotic treatments using a strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus.
• Suppression of pathogenic activities using a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
• Binding of toxins and pathogens causing stimulation of immune system by using Mannan Oligosaccharides.
• Digestion enhancement in high grain diets through action of supplemental Amylase.

Sundown at Age 29 He was thin, his coat was dull and his overall health was poor. His condition deteriorated rapidly after this photograph was made.		Sundown at Age 33 After 9 months on Equus the results are amazing! The credit goes to Equus! (Owner: Robin Silver-Tester, Hardy, Virginia)

Benefits of Equus

• Improves performance in young and growing animals
• Enhances feed intake by sick and old animals to ensure adequate nutrient intake
• Increases degree of digestion of feed including high grain diets
• Promotes healthy status in gastro-intestinal tract after antibiotic therapy and/or stress
• Reduces occurrence of scours, diarrhea and neonatal mortality
• Improves feed efficiency
• Helps to prevent digestive ailments caused by by-products of mold growth such as mycotoxins
• Greatly improves coat condition and overall vitality of animals
• Safe and easy to use.

Usage

For routine feeding, include 1 dose of 5g of Equus per animal per day mixed in with grain or sweet feeds.

For pregnant, nursing, senior, stressed, sick or recovering animals, feed 2 doses of 5g of Equus per animal per day, preferably in 2 separate feedings.

Equus is packaged in 500g tubs containing 100 single doses of 5g.

Storage

Equus contains live organisms that are sensitive to temperature and moisture. To ensure optimum activity, store Equus in a cool, dry place in original sealed packaging. To maximize shelf life, store Equus in a refrigerator.

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