COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH OF EQUINE

摘要

A composition to moderate excessive and potentially harmful gastric acid levels in the gastrointestinal tract of horses is disclosed. The composition includes calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide, which may be in combination with various buffers and other ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate, sodium bentonite, sodium sesquicarbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid sources, simple carbohydrates, and/or probiotics. A method of administering the composition is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A composition for increasing gastrointestinal pH of equine comprising:
active ingredients including:
an amount of calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide or a combination thereof sufficient to neutralize at least a portion of the stomach acid of the equine;one or more buffers;one or more lower tract neutralizers; andone or more soluble magnesium sources; and a coating to protect the active ingredients from premature degradation including:
vegetable oil; andone or more simple carbohydrates.