Product description
GNF is a unique feed supplement for daily administration to horses prone to stomach problems. GNF supports the maintenance of a healthy and well-functioning gut.
Gastric disorders are a concern for every trainer, breeder, and owner of competition horses. One such disorder is gastric ulcers (Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome – EGUS), which has become increasingly significant in recent years. Performance horses have an increased risk of developing gastric ulcers, up to 93% in racehorses and 60% in other performance horses as found in endoscopic examinations.
The reason for this widespread prevalence of gastric ulcers can be attributed to the following: intermittent feeding, highly concentrated or insufficient roughage diets, stabling, and stress caused by training.
It makes no sense to remove horses with gastric ulcers from the stable and training, and put them out to pasture. Proper nutritional support is a vital component to ensure that performance horses maintain a healthy digestive system under these strenuous circumstances.
Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS) are prebiotics that support beneficial gut bacteria (Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus). They escape digestion by enzymes in the upper gastrointestinal tract to provide a food source for the "native" positive flora.
Glutamine is an amino acid, one of its key functions is to nourish the cells on the stomach and intestinal walls.
Threonine is an "essential" amino acid. Studies have shown that a deficiency of this nutrient can restrict intestinal mucin synthesis and reduce the gut's defense function.
Seaweed Extract (Laminaria Hyperborea), a brown seaweed harvested in cold Atlantic waters. It is rich in amino acids and essential nutrients. In conjunction with calcium carbonate, it forms a gel that can act as a physical barrier, which can minimize the exposure of the non-glandular part of the stomach to its acidic contents.
Minerals: GNF contains calcium and magnesium, two elements that are key components for maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Composition:
Calcium Carbonate 20%, Fructo-Oligosaccharides 10%, Magnesium Hydroxide 10%, Seaweed Extract (Laminaria Hyperborea) 10%, L-Glutamine 3.8%