Premium quality psyllium supplement for horses

Psyllium, the Perfect Choice for Horses in Sandy Areas Sand Relief™ contains exceptionally pure natural psyllium seed husk, a highly soluble plant fiber. Psyllium offers several advantages over other dietary sources of bulk fiber. It has been studied in several species for its high degree of solubility (80%+), superior ability to retain water in the intestinal solution,[1] improvement of VFA (volatile fatty acid) production in the hind gut,[2] and excellent clearance of the intestine. Psyllium supplies approximately five times more soluble fiber than oat bran, and eight times more than wheat bran. It is “the laxative of choice...[that]collects the sand and lubricates its passage through the digestive tract.” [3] Psyllium is ideal for horses grazing in sandy areas or in need of additional dietary fiber.

A New Level of Purity The ultra pure psyllium in Sand Relief™ is made from the highly filtered husks of selected psyllium seed. Virtually all of the residual non-soluble fiber found in most feed grade products is removed. Sand Relief concentrates exactly what you want in a psyllium supplement: pure soluble gel-forming fiber for maximum formation of the mucilaginous gel that gets the job done inside the horse.

Swell Volume Test Shows Why Purity is Important When psyllium is mixed with water, it expands into a lubricating “jelly” mixture. The expansion is greatest, and the “jelly” most lubricating, when the psyllium is very pure and soluble. Laboratories use this fact to conduct a standard evaluation of psyllium quality and gel-forming action, the swell volume test. In this assay, the psyllium sample is mixed with a specific quantity of water. The growth in volume is then measured over time to develop a score for the psyllium being tested. Sand Relief™ generates a swell volume approximately twice that of standard feed grade psyllium products. This means that Sand Relief can be fed in smaller servings for outstanding economy with excellent results.

Veterinary Testing of Sand Relief's Value for Horses To make sure you get nutrition that works, Sand Relief™'s action was evaluated and confirmed by veterinarians using large scale radiography. Sand Relief™ is the smart and economical way to avoid sand problems and add beneficial soluble bulk to the horse's diet.

Recommended Feeding Make sure horse has access to fresh water. For maintenance of horses grazing in sandy areas: Each month, feed one 4 ounce scoop daily for seven days. For daily use as a soluble fiber supplement: Feed one-half scoop (2 ounces) daily. A 4 ounce scoop is included.

References

1. Stevens, et al. Comparison of the effects of psyllium and wheat bran on gastrointestinal transit time and stool characteristics J Am Diet Assoc Vol 88, No. 3, March 1988

2. Edwards CA, Eastwood MA. Caecal and faecal short-chain fatty acids and stool output in rats fed on diets containing non-starch polysaccharides Br J Nutr 1995, Vol 73, 773-781

3. Colahan P. Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, WB Saunders, 1987, p. 54

Guaranteed analysis:

Nutrient

Percent of product

Protein, minimum

4.5%

Fat, minimum

1.5%

Fiber, maximum

9.51%

Ash, maximum

3.5%