Foal Advanced Probiotic Paste for Newborn to Weaned Foals – UltraCruz^®

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are fed to promote healthy digestive and immune function. These "good" bugs break down food ingredients that the body normally cannot. They produce energy and vitamins for the body, and help maintain proper balance of gut flora. Research suggests probiotic supplementation can help repopulate the intestine with "good" bugs after stressful events.

Aspergillus oryzae is a probiotic that commonly produces enzymes which are known to be beneficial to both humans and animals. In particular, Aspergillus oryzae produces the enzyme amylase, which helps break down starch molecules to support healthy digestive function.

While foals are nursing, milk can concentrate in the foal's gut which can become susceptible to bacteria buildup and can cause digestive problems. Lactase is an enzyme that can help to break down undigested milk. Supplementing lactase and probiotics (good bacteria) to foals following birth may help support proper gastrointestinal function.

Prebiotics are sources of non-digestible, soluble fiber that serve as food for beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Examples of prebiotics are: arabinogalactan, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), inulin, mannanoligosaccharides (MOS), pectin and psyllium.

To provide additional gastrointestinal support, we suggest adding UltraCruz^® Equine Bio-Absorb Supplement for Horses to your horse's supplement routine. UltraCruz^® Equine Bio-Absorb Supplement for Horses is available as an oral paste or powder formula.

For additional probiotic support for horses, we suggest supplementing with UltraCruz^® Equine Probiotic Supplement for Horses, which is available in an oral paste or powder formula.

References:

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Guaranteed Analysis: Per recommended daily amount (2 servings; 30 g):

Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Montmorillonite Clay, Dried Lactobacillus rhamnosus Fermentation Product, Egg Yolk Powder, Lactase, L-Glutamine, Soy Lecithin, Yeast Extract, Active Dried Yeast, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols (natural preservative), Silicon Dioxide, Xanthan Gum. Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.