EQUISHURE
EquiShure is a dietary supplement designed for horses suspected of suffering from
or at risk of subclinical hindgut acidosis. At-risk horses often show one or more
signs that can compromise athletic performance.
Subclinical acidosis is thought to result from over consumption of either
high-starch concentrates or pasture rich in fructan. Fructan is the sugar abundant
in rapidly growing grass. This over consumption leads to changes in the pH of the
hindgut due to alterations in the microbial populations and acid profiles.
In a recent NSW survey, it was found that 25% of racehorses were suffering
from subclinical hindgut acidosis (Richards et al)
Subclinical acidosis is often associated with disorders such as:
Subclinical Laminitis
Loose droppings and behavioural issues
Decreased feed intake or complete inappetence in severe cases
Mild to moderate colic signs
Poor feed conversion efficiency and subsequent weight loss
Poor growth in young horses
Stereotypical behaviour such as wood chewing, weaving and box walking
Uses:
For horses on high grain diets
For horses grazing lush pasture
For horses with behavioural problems with an unexplainable cause
For horses with unexplained weight loss or other digestive upsets such as Colic
and loose droppings
For horses prone to Laminitis
Availalble Pack Sizes:
1.25kg (Trial Tub)
7.2kg
22.3kg
or at risk of subclinical hindgut acidosis. At-risk horses often show one or more
signs that can compromise athletic performance.
Subclinical acidosis is thought to result from over consumption of either
high-starch concentrates or pasture rich in fructan. Fructan is the sugar abundant
in rapidly growing grass. This over consumption leads to changes in the pH of the
hindgut due to alterations in the microbial populations and acid profiles.
In a recent NSW survey, it was found that 25% of racehorses were suffering
from subclinical hindgut acidosis (Richards et al)
Subclinical acidosis is often associated with disorders such as:
Subclinical Laminitis
Loose droppings and behavioural issues
Decreased feed intake or complete inappetence in severe cases
Mild to moderate colic signs
Poor feed conversion efficiency and subsequent weight loss
Poor growth in young horses
Stereotypical behaviour such as wood chewing, weaving and box walking
Uses:
For horses on high grain diets
For horses grazing lush pasture
For horses with behavioural problems with an unexplainable cause
For horses with unexplained weight loss or other digestive upsets such as Colic
and loose droppings
For horses prone to Laminitis
Availalble Pack Sizes:
1.25kg (Trial Tub)
7.2kg
22.3kg
INGREDIENTS:
Monoglycerides,
Sodium Bicarbonate,
Hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Monoglycerides,
Sodium Bicarbonate,
Hydrogenated vegetable oil.
| Directions for Use: Use the table below to determine recommended daily amount based on horse’s grain intake, forage and weight. Add EquiShure in the daily hard feed. For best results divide the amount equally among hard feeds. 1 Scoop = 30g Weight of horse: 300kg 500kg 600kg Grain Intake Forage Source Amount of Equishure Per Day Low-Moderate Mostly Hay 30g 50g 60g Low-Moderate Mostly Pasture 60g 100g 120g Moderate-High Mostly Hay 60g 100g 120g Moderate-High Mostly Pasture 90g 150g 180g Equishure use in racehorses: Equishure contains encapsulated sodium bicarbonate. When used at recommended doses, it will not significantly elevate plasma TCO2 levels. However, it is recommended that it is not adminstered on the day of racing. |