H.Bradshaws Unisex's BES0015 Coligone Powder, Clear, Regular

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It is perfectly ok and extremely beneficial to feed Coligone on a continual basis, although you may find after a few months that the amount fed may be reduced. 5. My horse gets stressed whilst travelling, will Coligone help? Forage should always be the foundation of your horse’s diet, which during the winter can be provided as hay or haylage. Forage quality can vary greatly, so it’s important to ensure you are feeding the best quality you can find. Excellent for use whilst travelling. (where the horse is less likely to eat and is experiencing higher levels of stress) If your horse’s condition and work level mean they need more energy or ‘calories’ than forage alone can provide, it’s best to supply that through sources of highly digestible fibre like Coligone Fibre Bio or Coligone Fibre Cubes, alongside grass chop to encourage chewing. Administer Coligone syringe at first signs of a bloated or windy tummy, especially following gorging/over-eating of pasture.

Can also be fed to dogs at a rate of 1g per 5kg bodyweight so for an average 20kg dog you would feed 4g per day.Horses that are struggling to hold weight and condition during the winter will often need extra feed but to keep their hindgut healthy it’s important to keep starch from cereals to a minimum or avoid altogether. Horses have a limited capacity to digest starch in the small intestine. Undigested excess starch from cereals can reach the hindgut and cause imbalances in the microbiome, leading to microbial dysbiosis which can result in hindgut acidosis. Hindgut acidosis is a consequence of the rapid growth of certain types of lactic acid producing bacteria. The increased lactic acid causes a drop in pH and results in a more acidic environment. This can lead to inflammation of the hindgut membrane and potentially laminitis or colic.

A combination of Yea sacc and MOS/FOS Prebiotics encourage hind gut fermentation and actively stimulate fibre digesters, resulting in effective fibre digestion FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) and MOS (mannanoligosaccharide) prebiotics to support a healthy digestive tract. The balance of microflora within the foal’s gut can easily be unbalanced by stress, which can result in scouring and invasion by bad bacteria. Prebiotics and Yea sacc are two excellent ingredients which support the hind gut and both are designed to encourage good bacteria to flourish and improve feed (protein) utilisation. (Undesirable bacteria in the foal’s digestive tract can lead to it being unable to thrive.) Research has indicated that the equine hindgut microbiome contains a diverse range of bacterial species. This diversity is associated with a healthy microbiome, with a loss in diversity being linked to digestive disease and upset. A diverse diet promotes a diverse microbiome, which in turn promotes a healthy hindgut, and a healthy hindgut = a healthy horse.Periods such as weaning are instances when both mare and foal encounter stress. Feeding Coligone Powder may help to prevent digestive disturbances at this time. The bioavailability of minerals in Coligone Powder, particularly calcium, supports bone development and strength and is also useful for lactating mares to support milk production. Coligone is exceptionally good if given before travelling, the buffer-raft action ensures that the delicate upper area of the stomach is guarded against gastric acid irritation. It also helps with gastric acid and soothes the digestive tract whilst the horse is travelling. 6. Can I use Coligone whilst competing under FEI rules? To maximise hindgut health and good condition through the winter, forage should be fed on a truly ad-lib basis. If your horse is stabled for longer periods during the winter, then the use of slow feeders and double hay nets can help ensure that forage is always available. Additionally, if your horse is turned out then putting hay or haylage out in the field will also help to ensure they have access to a continuous supply for optimum hindgut health. 2. Increase water intake If your horse needs extra feed to maintain condition during the winter, make any dietary changes gradually to help prevent digestive upset. Ideally changes should be made over 2-3 weeks, to allow the gut microbes time to adjust and maintain a healthy hindgut throughout.

If you're using this product, you may be interested in using our new liquid feed balancer MultiVit Pro which is designed to be fed alongside Coligone Powder. Water is the most important nutrient in your horse’s diet, but naturally they can be inclined to drink less during the winter. Water is key for a healthy hindgut because it helps stimulate gut motility and keeps the hindgut contents hydrated, helping to reduce the risk of colic. Making sure your horse drinks enough water is essential. With its ability to buffer acid, Coligone Powder or Liquidcan be hugely beneficial to manage dietary change by helping to maintain a healthier hindgut pH and reducing the potential for digestive upset. Additionally, Coligone contains scientifically proven pre and probiotics to encourage a healthy hindgut microbe balance within the hindgut at times of change. Coligone Powder or Liquidcan be fed during the transition to new feeds and can also be fed daily throughout the year for improved digestive health. 5. Promote Microbial Health and Diversity Feeding Coligone, which maintains natural acid balance within the digestive tract, may assist in such circumstances. Feeding more varied forages, like mixed meadow hay, haylage and chopped meadow grass during winter when horses are stabled more, will create more forage diversity and help promote a rich, diverse hindgut microbial population and optimise your horse’s hindgut health.

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Suitable for use when training, competing & travelling or during times of stress/ill health where disturbance of the microflora has occurred within the digestive tract. Use during periods where gastric acid levels are high & saliva production is low. Contains active natural ingredients, including FOS and MOS prebiotics to support a healthy digestive tract. When additional energy is required, this can also be supplied through sources of oil such as Ex-Selenium Oil. To help maintain a healthy hindgut, fibre should always be the first choice with oil added to boost calorie intake according to work and condition. Using fibre and oil instead of high levels of starch from cereals will help prevent excess starch reaching the hindgut and causing dysbiosis within the microbiome, which can compromise hindgut health. 4. Manage Dietary ChangeWeaning time is just around the corner and schedules and weaning programmes will almost certainly be in full swing. Weaning can be the most stressful time for mares and foals and every aspect must be taken into consideration. For the foal, weaning stress can result in lower resistance to disease and loss of condition. It’s a time when stereotypical behaviours can develop and gastric irritation can occur.