Hygain Digest and Protect

HYGAIN® DIGEST & PROTECT® provides complete digestive support in a palatable blend, formulated to stimulate digestion and promote the health of the digestive tract.

RED SEAWEED EXTRACT (Lithothamnion calcareum), is rich in a specific, highly effective source of calcium, known for its superior acid buffering properties.
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES support the breakdown of feed which improves digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
GLUTAMINE & THREONINE, amino acids assist with digestive health. Included to ensure adequate supply to support mucin synthesis and cell regeneration.
CONCENTRATED SLIPPERY ELM traditionally used for gastric challenges. Slippery Elm contains mucilage factors which act as a coating agent.
CURCUMIN, is the active compound in Turmeric known for its powerful antioxidant action.
PREBIOTICS have a defined mode of action, promoting a healthy gut and supporting natural defences essential for optimum health and performance.
PROBIOTICS enhance fibre fermentation and stablilise the microbiome, stimulating activity of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.
MYCOTOXIN BINDER traps and expels mycotoxins to protect and support healthy gut function
ANISEED flavour is highly palatable for horses

Ingredients

Red Seaweed Extract, Curcumin Powder, Digestive Enzymes, Glutamine & Threonine, Mycotoxin Binder, Slippery Elm Extract, Aniseed Oil, Prebiotic and Probiotic.

Protein	3%
Amino Acids	4.2%
Digestive Enzymes	7%
Calcium	19.7

Feeding Rates

Scoop holds approx. 63g

It is recommended to divide the daily rate into two or more feeds.

Minis & Ponies	1 Scoop per day
Horses	2 Scoops per day

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Pre and Probiotics

Supporting the hindgut microbiome which promotes energy and nutrient production

Mycotoxin Binder

Traps and expels mycotoxins to protect and support healthy gut function

Superior Acid Buffering

Increasing stomach acid pH to prevent damage from occurring

Glutamine & Threonine Amino Acids

Required for gastrointestinal cell regeneration and mucin synthesis which provides protection to the digestive system

Digestive Enzymes

Supporting the breakdown of feed to improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients

Aniseed Flavour

Highly palatable for horses

How do you recommend introducing DIGEST & PROTECT®?

Some horses are quite happy to have the full feeding rate of DIGEST & PROTECT® added directly into their feed. However, to avoid any upset horses, we suggest adding in gradually. Starting off with half the recommended feeding rate for the first 7 days and building up to the full rate.

DIGEST & PROTECT® is flavoured with aniseed (it smells wonderful) and horses seem to love it!

Other tips to try when introducing:
Wetting down the product in the feed to turn it into a paste. This will also coat the horses feed in the supplement and make it imposible for them to sift the product out.

If you use an extruded product, you can turn the feed into a mash and mix the supplement into the mash.

Is DIGEST & PROTECT® a powder or a pellet?

DIGEST & PROTECT® is a powdered supplement. We do not pellet DIGEST & PROTECT® because it contains live probiotics and digestive enzymes. These ingredients are sensitive to heat. To ensure your horse is getting the most it can from the supplement it must be in powdered form.

Why would I add DIGEST & PROTECT® into my horse's diet?

DIGEST & PROTECT® is designed to support the digestive system from start to finish. The digestive system of the horse is integral for their overall health and wellbeing. Not only does it provide energy and nutrients for the horse to ensure the body functions optimally, but a healthy digetsive system supports the immune system and decreases the risk of colic and laminitis.

DIGEST & PROTECT® is the perfect addition to your horses diet if:
They are experiencing stress. Stress can affect the health of the digestive system. Today's horse faces many stresses including travel and competition. DIGEST & PROTECT® can be added to the diet to help support the function of the digestive system.
They are a performance horse that must ensure they are extracting the energy and nutrients required to support their performance work. Not only does the performance horse have an increased demand for nutrients but they also experience an increased volume of stress. DIGEST & PROTECT® can be added to the diet to help support the function of the digestive system.
They are experiencing girthiness, irritable behaviour or loose manure. These are all indications that the digestive system may not be its happiest. DIGEST & PROTECT® can be added to the diet to help support the function of the digestive system.

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