EquiBind has been scientifically designed to support normal gut performance against naturally occurring challenges that can negatively affect the horse.

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Not only important for nutrient absorption, but a horse’s digestive tract also contains 70% of their immune system. The gut tissue provides the first line of defense against toxins and pathogenic bacteria.

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All feed contains naturally occurring containments. The question is which ones, what quantity and how is the horse prepared to face these challenges. Equi-Bind contains products designed, and approved in Europe, to help mitigate the effects of specific fungal toxins. Additionally, these products have demonstrated abilities to bind lipopolysaccharides and the alkaloids found in rye and fescue pastures.

 

 
Mycotoxins produced by fungus that can grow both on the surface and within the plant can cause a myriad of problems including decreased digestibility of the diet, inflammation, and  immune deficiencies.

 

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are derived from the cell walls of Gram (-) bacteria such as E coli and Salmonella. They are powerful inflammatory agents, and in fact, they are routinely used in research to induce an inflammatory response. These bacteria and their LPS are common to the digestive tract. Feeding antibiotics, such as Sulfamethoxazole can also  increase LPS production.

 

Endophytes are parasitic organisms that can live within rye, fescue, and opportunistically in other small grain plants. They produce alkaloids, toxins that can constrict blood flow and can also prevent milk production.  

EquiBind can help to mitigate the effect of these assorted toxins. Just as Importantly the “binding” agents do not indiscriminately bind nutrients. Equi-Bind contains natural occurring compounds that have been demonstrated to limit inflammation. Inflammation of the gut may result in decreased absorption, increased energy requirements and animal discomfort.

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For more information please contact us through "Ask an Animal Nutritionist"

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