GNF - Don’t wait for poor performance to hit
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Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a debilitating condition.
In order to achieve the calorific energy demands the horses’ diet has changed from a high forage grass-based diet to a starch (carbohydrate) energy dense diet made from grains.
This has led to a fundamental change in the horses’ digestive system, with a decrease in the stomach pH leading to a more acidic environment in the horses’ stomach. This is one of the key contributing factors leading to Equine gastric Ulcers.
EGUS is a debilitating condition which has been increasingly recognized in recent years as the reason for poor performance in racehorses. EGUS has been found to be widely prevalent, up to 93% of racehorses have been found to suffer from ulceration after endoscopic examination. The reasons for the high prevalence of gastric ulcers can be attributed to high concentrate/low forage diets, stall confinement and exercise induced stress.
Signs of EGUS include:
• Decreased performance
• Poor condition including dull coat
• Poor or ‘picky’ appetite
Proper nutritional support and environmental management are vital components in ensuring that horses maintain a healthy digestive system whilst in training.
With this in mind TRM have developed a unique dietary supplement, GNF which is suitable for feeding as a nutritional adjunct to maintain normal digestive tract function.
GNF differs from other feed supplements on the market in 2 significant ways:
GNF is clinically proven as a nutritional adjunct for horses with EGUS; race horses supplemented with GNF for six weeks showed significant (P<0.05) reduction in overall ulcer score.
GNF does not contain any prohibited substance, does not have a withdrawal period and is safe to use right up to race day when the horse is most at risk of developing ulcers due to intense training and stress.
GNF offers a 4-point target approach to the maintenance of normal digestive function.
Anti-Acids - Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Hydroxide which stabilise and increase the pH of the gastric fluids.
Stomach coating - Seaweed Extract (Laminaria Hyperborea) which can protect the non-glandular portion of the stomach from acid splash.
Regrowth – Amino acids, Threonine to support mucin production and Glutamine to assist the repair and maintenance of epithelial cells.
Prebiotics - Fructo-Oligosaccharides which form a food substrate for the beneficial bacteria in the hind gut.
“At Greg Eurell Thoroughbred Racing we feed GNF as it ensures our horses are well from the inside out. Our horses are eating up happily, keeping condition better, and are overall much brighter and more relaxed when on the GNF. The GNF keeps the entire digestive system in top condition. We would highly recommend GNF to anyone with performance horses – it works!”
Greg Eurell
To find out more about how GNF can support your horses, or to order a GNF FREE TRIAL (Trial pack only available in the UK) please contact a member of the Farm & Stable Supplies team today on +44 (0) 1730 815 800 or visit www.farmstable.com
