When a horse's digestive system is not functioning properly, the signs usually appear long before a more serious health problem develops. Soft manure. Recurrent diarrhea. Excessive gas production and bloating. Hay belly. Straw belly. Sensitivity during feed changes. Sand accumulation. Digestive problems following antibiotic treatment. Difficulty maintaining body condition. In many cases, these issues have the same underlying cause: an imbalance of the microbial population in the large intestine.
The horse's digestive system is unique. While humans digest nutrients primarily in the small intestine, a significant portion of a horse's energy supply is generated through fermentation in the cecum and large intestine. Billions of microorganisms play a role in this process, converting fibre into nutrients that the horse can utilize.
If this balance is disrupted, it can affect the horse's overall health and performance.
Sand Accumulation and Psyllium
One of the key ingredients in Probiofix is psyllium husk.
Psyllium has an exceptional water-binding capacity. When mixed with water, it forms a gel-like substance that passes through the digestive tract.
This can be especially beneficial for horses kept on sandy paddocks or pastures, or for those that frequently consume feed directly from the ground. The gel formed by psyllium helps bind sand particles that have accumulated in the intestines and supports their natural elimination.
The benefits of psyllium do not end there.
As a soluble fibre, it also serves as a valuable nutrient source for the beneficial microorganisms living in the large intestine (a prebiotic), thereby supporting both intestinal cleansing and the balance of the gut microbiome at the same time.
After Antibiotic Treatment
Antibiotics often play a life-saving role; however, in addition to harmful bacteria, they can also destroy some of the beneficial microorganisms in the gut.
As a result, horses may experience softer manure, digestive sensitivity, or reduced feed utilization.
During these periods, supporting the natural balance of the digestive system is particularly important.
What Makes Live Yeast Special?
Probiofix contains a high concentration of live Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast culture, one of the most extensively researched digestive support ingredients in modern equine nutrition.
Its unique advantage is that it survives passage through the stomach and small intestine in a viable form, then exerts its beneficial effects in the cecum and large intestine.
According to numerous studies, it supports the activity of fibre-digesting microorganisms, may help stabilize the pH of the digestive tract, and can contribute to more efficient fibre digestion.
Stress, Competition, and Transport
Many horses first develop digestive problems during the competition season.
Transport, unfamiliar surroundings, increased workload, and changes to the daily routine can all cause significant stress, directly affecting the function of the digestive system.
Signs may include reduced appetite, changes in manure consistency, or loss of body condition.
When a Horse Simply Doesn't Get the Most from Its Feed
Sometimes a horse receives sufficient amounts of high-quality feed, yet still struggles to build muscle or maintain body condition.
In such cases, the horse does not necessarily need more energy, but rather more efficient digestion.
A healthy large intestine enables the horse to extract more usable energy from the same feed, helping to improve body condition and feed efficiency.
Probiofix is a comprehensive probiotic and prebiotic supplement for horses, designed to support digestive health from multiple angles. The live Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast culture supports the activity of fibre-digesting microorganisms and normal fermentation processes in the large intestine, while the prebiotic ingredients provide nourishment for the beneficial gut microbiome. Psyllium contributes to keeping the digestive tract clean and supports the natural elimination of sand, while also serving as a valuable source of fermentable fibre.
The product can be especially beneficial during feed changes, in cases of diarrhea or loose manure, during periods of stress, competition or transport, following antibiotic treatment, and whenever the digestive system requires additional support.
Since a significant proportion of a horse's energy supply is generated through fermentation in the large intestine, the proper functioning of the digestive system can have a direct impact on feed utilization, body condition, recovery, and overall health. Probiofix is designed to support this sensitive system, helping horses make the most of the nutrients in their feed while maintaining balanced digestion, improved well-being, and a more stable body condition over the long term.
The product label features Papillno van't Janshof, a Meglio Horse-sponsored competition horse.
