ACIDBUF
Stomach ulcers and hind gut acidosis are two sub-clinical conditions that adversely affect all categories of performance horses. It is well known that animals such as race horses, being fed high amounts of cereals, suffer from stomach ulcers. It is less appreciated, however, that even para-equestrian dressage horses (80% at the Hartpury International in 2007; Fisher, pers comm.) also suffered from this condition. Several ant-acid preparations have been released on to the market to combat stomach acidity and while some have proved effective; others have only a short-term effect and a few hours after feeding the condition returns.
Lithothamnion, a honeycomb structure that provides a surface area of >10m2 per gram and due to the slower release of bio-available minerals, calcium, magnesium and silicon, it has a longer buffering action than limestone flour or sodium bicarbonate.
Lithothamnion, a honeycomb structure that provides a surface area of >10m2 per gram and due to the slower release of bio-available minerals, calcium, magnesium and silicon, it has a longer buffering action than limestone flour or sodium bicarbonate.
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Clinical Signs.
Clinical Signs in
Adults Horses
Acute colic Recurring colic Excessive recumbency Poor body condition Partial anorexia Poor appetite Poor performance/training Attitude changes Stretching often to urinate Inadequate energy Chronic diarrhea |
Clinical Signs in Foals
Diarrhea Abdominal pain Restlessness Rolling Lying in dorsal recumbency Excessive salivation Bruxism Intermittent nursing Poor appetite |
Contributing Risk Factors
Stress Transportation High-grain diet Stall confinement Intermittent feeding Intense exercise Racing Illness NSAID use Management changes |
RELATED SITES & RESEARCH
BoneBlast Research – Clinical Data Supporting Plant Based Calcium from Algae
http://www.allennutrition.ie/equine/8/acid%20buff
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BoneBlast Research – Clinical Data Supporting Plant Based Calcium from Algae
http://www.allennutrition.ie/equine/8/acid%20buff
A Mineral-Rich Extract from the Red Marine Algae Lithothamnion calcareum Preserves Bone Structure and Function in Female Mice on a Western-Style Diet