Stomach acid is essential for digestion, but too much or overly acidic stomach acid can damage your horse’s stomach lining. Maerl (calcified seaweed) in Pavo GastriCover not only has a neutralizing effect on stomach acid, but also possesses anti-inflammatory properties.
Neutralizing stomach acid can help maintain a healthy pH level in the stomach. This is vital for proper digestion and a healthy stomach lining. Unlike other acid-neutralizing ingredients, maerl has a long-lasting and gradual effect. This means the stomach acid is neutralized steadily over a longer period (instead of a strong but short-term effect). While stomach acid can be harmful to the stomach, it is also indispensable for digestion. Too much neutralization can eventually impair digestion.
Apple pulp and dried, sugar-reduced beet pulp are 100% natural ingredients with a very high pectin content. These pectins have a double positive effect on your horse’s digestion. Firstly, they form a gel-like layer on the stomach wall, which provides a protective barrier against stomach acid. Secondly, they have a prebiotic effect by supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines.
A proper balance of beneficial bacteria ensures optimal digestion and gut health. Pavo GastriCover is enriched with Biosprint®. This certified live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) improves feed digestibility and helps stabilize the intestinal flora.
Pavo GastriCover can effectively support a healthy stomach function, but good feed management remains the foundation of success. That’s why it’s important to review your horse’s current management and see if there are areas that can be improved.
