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Ultimate Gastro-Ease®

New name but same complete support for equine gastrointestinal comfort.

262 reviews. 4.9 / 5
Guest - 13/03/2024 14:49
Great product really paletable
Guest - 29/02/2024 12:46
Brilliant product works well with my 24 yr old with multiple health issues.

Ordering is easy and delivery is fast.
I will always recommend this product
Jacky - 28/02/2024 13:07
Great advice and guidance. Good offers and my horses always appreciate it, tasty
Angela - 14/02/2024 13:33
Fab that it is on 2for 1. Delivery was great
Rebecca - 07/02/2024 14:08
Same as the above reason really
Rebecca - 07/02/2024 14:08
Seems to really help my horses
Karen - 18/01/2024 22:40
Only started this recently after having vet out twice in one week due to colic type symptoms. Since feeding this supplement my horse has improved appetite and just seems generally more comfortable in himself
Katrina - 04/01/2024 17:45
Has made no end of difference to my daughter’s horse. We still have to watch what he’s being fed but ultimate ease has been a game changer for him.
Guest - 04/01/2024 16:07
This is product has helped my horse.
Carolyn - 22/12/2023 10:30
Essential supplement for my horse who suffers from ulcers

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Nutrition Information

Ensuring digestive comfort is important to allow our horses to thrive and perform to the  best of their ability. Ultimate Gastro-Ease® is a unique blend of ingredients that supports comfortable and efficient digestion by providing complete support from the stomach to the hindgut. The mineral salts Calcium carbonate, Dicalcium phosphate, Magnesium hydroxide and Magnesium carbonate work synergistically with the body to support a healthy gastric pH and soothe the mucosal lining of the stomach and small intestine. Lecithin is highly hydrophobic (water hating) whilst Pectin forms a gel-like substance that binds to bile acids when exposed to an acidic environment (Venner et al., 1999; Ferrucci et al., 2003). When combined, Lecithin and Pectin support the natural protective mucosa of the stomach which is known to become irritated by high concentrate diets, medications, and stress (Lo Feudo et al., 2021; van der Boom, 2022).

Support for the sensitive microbial population in the hindgut is provided by the unique combination of pre-, pro- and postbiotics in Ultimate Gastro-Ease®. The prebiotics Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and Mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) provide food sources for beneficial bacteria that are responsible for fermenting fibrous foodstuffs the horse eats. The probiotic YeaSacc® provides a supply of live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) which is an important component of the microbial population, and which stimulates the cellulolytic activity of bacteria within the hindgut, optimising fibre fermentation (Medina et al., 2002). Saccharomyces cerevisiae also promotes activity of bacteria that utilise lactate (Rossi et al., 1995), and so help to stabilise the hindgut. Postbiotics are the next generation of fermentation products and are now included in Ultimate Gastro-Ease®, strengthening the gastrointestinal support you can provide to your horses.

Postbiotics are defined as “inanimate microorganisms and/or their compounds that confer health benefits to the host” (ISAPP Consensus, 2021). The postbiotic used in Ultimate Ease® includes cell components and metabolites* which have been shown to positively benefit the bacteria within the horse’s gut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research has shown increased volatile fatty acid production by horses fed the postbiotic, demonstrating a positive outcome on fibre fermentation, especially of high-fibre forages (Morgan et al., 2007), making it particularly beneficial for horses and ponies fed low calorie, high fibre diets for metabolic or weight management reasons. Bacteria species within the hindgut were also more consistent in horses fed the postbiotic compared to those fed a control diet (Ganda et al., 2022), making it beneficial for keeping the hindgut stable and reducing digestive disturbance. Research has also shown improved immunity in horses fed postbiotics, making the new Ultimate Ease® formulation beneficial for all horses and ponies (Trench et al., 2021).

Further supporting immunity are Kaolin and specialised beta glucans which bind to pathogens**, helping to keep the gut healthy. The amino acid Glutamine also provides an energy source to immune cells ensuring optimal function.

With an aromatic and settling mint aroma, Ultimate Gastro-Ease® provides a highly palatable unique combination of ingredients suitable for all horses and ponies with additional digestive, gastric and hindgut needs.

 

*Bioactive compounds produced by yeast and bacteria that are used by the animal to support health

** Disease causing organisms

 

To read more about the benefits of pre- and probiotics click here 

 

References

Ferrucci, F., Zucca, E., Croci, C., Di Fabio, V. & Ferro, E. (2003). Treatment of gastric ulceration in 10 standardbred racehorses with a pectin-lecithin complex. Veterinary Record, 152: 679-681.

Ganda, E., Chakrabarti, A., Sardi, M., Bobel, J.M., Kozlowicz, B., Norton, S.A., Warren, L.K., & Khafipour, E. (2022). A Postbiotic from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Improves Microbiome Robustness in Young Stress-Challenged Horses in Training. Journal of Animal Science, 100(S3): 292.

ISAPP (2021). A roundup of the ISAPP consensus definitions: probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods. Available at: https://isappscience.org/a-roundup-of-the-isapp-consensus-definitions-probiotics-prebiotics-synbiotics-postbiotics-and-fermented-foods/

Lo Feudo, C.M., Stucchi, L., Conturba, B., Alberti, E., Zucca, E., & Ferrucci, F. (2022). Effects of a nutraceutical supplement in the management of mild equine squamous  gastric disease in endurance horses. Vet Record, 189(11): e942.

Medina, M., Girard, I.D., Jacotot, E., & Julliand, V. (2002). Effect of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on microbial profiles and fermentation patterns in the large intestine of horses fed a high fibre on a high starch diet. Journal of Animal Science, 80: 2600-2609.

Morgan, L.M., Coverdale, J.A., Froetschel, M.A., & Yoon, I. (2007). Effect of Yeast Culture supplementation on Digestibility of Varying Forage Quality in Mature Horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 27(6): 260-265.

Rossi, F., Cocconcelli, P.S., & Masoero, F. (1995). Effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae culture on growth and lactate utilisation by the ruminal bacterium Megasaphera elsdenii. Annales of Zoologici, 44: 403-409.  

Trench, M., Bobel, J.M., Bazurto, C., Dolly, J., Hansen, T.L., Kirk, N., Lopez, C., & Warren, L.K. (2021). Dietary Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentate affects mucosal immunity in young stress-challenged horses in training. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 100: 103503.

van der Boom, R. (2022). Equine gastric ulcer syndrome in adult horses. The Veterinary Journal, 283-284: 105830.

Venner, M., Lauffs, S., & Deegen, E. (1999). Treatment of gastric lesions in horses with pectin-lecithin complex. Equine Veterinary Journal, supplement (29): 91-96.

Composition

Yeast products (supplying postbiotics), Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS), Magnesium hydroxide (10%), Yeast products (supplying Mannan-oligosaccharide and Beta glucans), Alfalfa meal, Calcium carbonate, Dicalcium phosphate, Magnesium carbonate (4%), Molasses, Hydrolysed wheat glutamine peptides, Pectin (2%)

Additives

 

Additive number 

per kg

Binder 

 

 

Kaolinic clay

E559

43g

 

 

 

Antioxidants 

 

 

Soy lecithin

1c322i

17g

 

 

 

Flavouring

 

 

Peppermint oil

 

1g

 

 

 

Digestive enhancers 

 

 

Yea-Sacc® live yeast (4a1704 Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 493.94)

21,350,000,000cfu

 

Analytical

Crude protein 8.1%
Crude oils & fats 3.2%
Crude fibre 4.7%
Crude ash 34.1%
Acid insoluble ash       2.4%
Sodium 0.1%
Calcium 5.1%

 

Feeding Guide

 
Weight of Horse/Pony           Amount per day
Up to 250kg 1 ½ scoops 
250kg - 400kg 2 ½ scoops 
400kg - 600kg 3 ½ scoops 
Over 600kg  4 ½ scoops
 
1 level (50ml) scoop of Ultimate Gastro-Ease® weighs approximately 36g
 

Ultimate Gastro-Ease® should be added immediately prior to feeding, keeping the supplement as dry as possible, otherwise effectiveness may be lost.

Avoid feeding large concentrate meals (pellets, mixes and grains). Instead feed little and often throughout the day, especially concentrate feeds. Always feed at least 1.5% of your horse's body weight per day as fibrous forage (for a 500kg horse feed at least 7.5kg of fibre per day). Horses showing signs of excess acid should have continuous access to forage.


Ultimate Gastro-Ease® is a complementary feeding stuff for equine animals. Feed supplements should be fed according to body weight. Introduce to the horse’s diet gradually, splitting between feeds (when applicable). Feedmark uses nothing in the formulation of this product that contravenes competition rules.

Shake periodically to avoid settling.