Posted: 6th January 2020 | Back to news feed
Modern farming methods have reduced the range of plants to a critical point, the loss of biodiversity means the average horse pasture may well lack important phytonutrients linked to healthy metabolism causing an excessive weight gain, together with a ‘cresty’ neck and fat pads on the neck, quarters and around the sheath.
All wild plants contain levels of ecdysterones, these important phytonutrients act on the mammalian endocrine system, increasing metabolism and reducing glucose.
As plant eaters, horses have evolved to require a wide range of phytonutrients, some act as anti-oxidants improving health and vitality, whilst others like the ecdysterones help the metabolism cope with carbohydrate and glucose intake.
2019 was an especially difficult year for many horses, the UK winter was mild, and the grass just kept on growing. If your horse is struggling with excessive weight gain it could well be time to check the phytonutrient content of the diet and find out what is going on in the hind gut. The EquiBiome Test Kit will allow you to do just that.
The kit is ordered online at equibiome.org and once it arrives simply follow the instructions and return your horse’s faecal sample for testing. You will then receive a detailed report with recommendations to improve your horse’s gut health and help him to maintain a healthy weight.
With the right management, based on facts not guess work, your horse’s gut health and weight can be improved.
For further information or to order an EquiBiome Test Kit please visit equibiome.org and follow the ‘EquiBiome’ page on Facebook.
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