Assure Guard equine ulcer supplement from Arenus.
Granular supplement designed to help horses during lifestyle challenges such as competition, training, transport and feed changes. Contains calcium carbonate to help buffer excess acids and stabilize stomach pH, zinc to support cell health and integrity, and a blend of prebiotics, probiotics, psyllium and enzymes. Also uses exclusive GST technology to support essential microorganisms within the GI tract that break down hay, grain and forage into nutrients a horse’s body can use. Contains guaranteed min 5% crude protein, min 1% crude fat, max 5% crude fiber, max 10% calcium and 1,000 ppm zinc, plus live microorganisms: (per gm) 550 million CFU saccharomyces cerevisiae, 30 million CFU lactobacillus acidophilus, 20 million CFU enterococcus faecium, 6 hemoglobin units on tyrosine basis (HUT) protease, 22 modified wohlgemuth units (MWU) alpha-amylase and 3 CU cellulase. Blended for use with all types of grain and pelleted concentrates, including those containing probiotics. Directions: Miniatures - 1/2 scoop; Ponies - 3/4 scoop; Horses (901-1400 lbs) - 1 scoop; Drafts (1400+ lbs) - 1-1/4 scoops. 35 gm scoop enclosed. 3.53 lbs = 45 day supply for horses. To further support digestive health, use with ASSURE PLUS® as part of the ASSURE SYSTEM®.
Healthy horses start from a stable gastrointestinal system," says Jay Altman, D.V.M. and Arenus Veterinary Management Consultant. Dr. Altman worked his way through two degree programs - as a certified farrier and managing a referral surgical facility - before developing, testing, and launching the Arenus ASSURE® line of digestive aids, including ASSURE Guard for ulcer-prone horses. "The ASSURE product line was created based on this very simple concept. It is designed to help horses cope better with lifestyle stresses, like competition, training and feed changes."
Assure FAQsQ. What is the ASSURE SYSTEM®?A. A combination of supplements designed to support overall equine gastrointestinal health and sand clearance. Supplement ASSURE
®, ASSURE
® HOOF or ASSURE
® GUARD in the morning and ASSURE PLUS
® in the evening.
Q. What is GST technology?A. GST (Gastrointestinal Stabilizing Technology) means using the right “delivery system” (granules or pellets) to ensure beneficial nutrients your horse needs actually reach the part of the digestive tract where they will be most useful. GST helps naturally maintain desired hindgut microflora by maintaining proper hindgut pH.
Q. I don’t live in an area with sand. Why would I use Assure Plus?A. Although you may not be living in an area known for sand, dirt also consists of sand and silt. Many horses are maintained on small acreages and eat off the ground. In these situations, it is common for horses to ingest dirt, sand and silt, even for horses maintained predominantly on grassy pastures.
Q. Can I feed Assure® to foals and growing horses?A. Yes, you can start feeding Assure
® products as soon as foals begin eating grain. Directions: First 4 weeks- 1/4 scoop, continue to increase to 1/2 scoop until foal is 600-700 lbs then follow adult feeding directions.
Q. Can I feed Assure® Plus to foals and growing horses?A. Yes, you can start feeding Assure
® Plus when foal is 3 weeks old. Directions: Foals 150-300 lbs - 2 oz daily; 300-500 lbs - 4 oz daily; 500-700 lbs - 6 oz daily; 700+ lbs - follow adult feeding directions.
Ulcer and GI Fun Facts| • | Did you know that foals can get ulcers, too? Infrequent or interrupted feeding and recumbency has been shown to lead to lower gastric fluid pH in foals. These findings suggest that milk may have a buffering effect on gastric acid and recumbency may increase exposure of the squamous mucosa (lining cells of the upper stomach) to acid. |
| • | A definitive diagnosis of gastric ulcers can only be made using a video or fiberoptic endoscope. The endoscope must be at least 7 feet long. A longer endoscope (11 feet) is necessary to observe the duodenum in adult horses. A shorter scope (5-6 feet) is sufficient to see the stomach of foals. |
| • | The average turnover time for mucosal (lining) cells in the lower GI tract (small intestine, cecum, large colon, small colon, and rectum) is about 3 days. So, it’s important to feed these cells well in order to function properly! |
| • | You can find more information on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome at AAEP.org |
