Developed to support a normal and healthy stomach environment and aid digestive function, this supplement has been extensively trialled and is suitable for horses with poor appetite, poor condition, poor performance or behavioural changes.

This supplement targets both the fore and hindgut, supporting the gastric environment and helping to maintain an optimum pH level. Behavioural Changes: Some horses may show signs of discomfort or pain, such as excessive rolling, pawing at the ground, or appearing unusually agitated or lethargic.

Ingredients

Protexin Acid Ease calms excess acid in the stomach of horses & weaned foals. Horses suffering from stomach (gastric) ulcers can have more acidic stomach contents. Acid ease also helps to protect & soothe the gut lining. So, does a gut balancer stop a horse from farting? Not exactly, but it can help manage excessive flatulence in some cases. Here’s why: Cost: Price can vary significantly among gut balancers. While you want the best for your horse, it’s also important to find a product that fits within your budget. Acid Ease has many probiotics suitable for most horses. For extra support, it's safe to use with Protexin Gut Balancer.

Acid Ease contains a high concentration of probiotic organisms which should be sufficient for most horses. However, for additional probiotic support Gut Balancer can safely be given alongside Acid Ease.Buffers are substances able to resist pH changes by absorbing both acid and alkaline ions. A buffer can resist pH change and maintain the solution’s pH but is consumed in doing so, meaning it doesn’t last forever. As long as the buffer is not completely reacted, the pH will not change dramatically. As the buffer is depleted, the pH may go up or down more rapidly. Alfalfa meal, Calcium carbonate, Magnesium carbonate, Psyllium husk, Lignocellulose, Pectin, Dicalcium phosphate, Preplex® prebiotic (Fructo-oligosaccharide), Soya oil Additives: Horses, like us, produce gas as a byproduct of digestion. Certain foods, especially those rich in fibre like hay or grass, lead to more gas production. This gas usually gets passed out – yes, via farting – and is entirely normal.

The probiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae contains numerous essential amino acids, vitamins, including vitamin B6, and important minerals. Ease of use: Some gut balancers come in pellet form, others as a powder. Consider your horse’s feeding habits and what form they’re most likely to accept. Choosing the best gut balancer for your horse depends on various factors, including your horse’s specific needs, its current diet, and its overall health. Here are a few key things to consider:

Additives

Every horse is unique, and the need for a gut balancer can be influenced by several factors like diet, stress, health history, and lifestyle. Now, it’s crucial to understand that if you suspect your horse has ulcers, a vet should be your first port of call. Ulcers can cause severe discomfort and lead to other health complications if not properly treated. Your vet will likely prescribe medication to reduce stomach acid and may recommend changes to your horse’s diet or lifestyle. The product you are giving your horse is helping maintain a less acidic environment for as long as it’s not depleted. It is not stopping acid production; rather, it’s helping neutralize the acid being produced. The market offers a good number of buffering type supplements, and some are more effective and longer lasting than others. Research has shown that alfalfa hay has buffering capacity and might help horses at risk of ulcers. More recently, seaweed-derived calcium has been shown to be an effective buffer. Take-Home Message When horses receive diets low in forage or don’t eat constantly but instead are meal-fed, periods pass when the constantly secreted stomach acid is not being as well-buffered. This can result in the stomach becoming increasingly acidic and increases the risk of gastric tissue ulceration. What Is a Stomach Acid Buffer?