Equine Vitamin & Enzyme Supplement Paste

Horses do some of the most physically strenuous work in the world. Occupations such as jumping, racing, endurance and other sports take a heavy toll on the animal's health, and constant care is necessary to make sure the horse stays healthy. One of the advances in horse maintenance is paste supplements for horses to speed recovery time and aid in healing.

  1. Function

    • By providing nutritional supplements in a paste form that can be delivered orally, the horse owner can provide a fast dose of important supplements that can help stabilize the horse under stress. By getting a quick fix of important electrolytes, vitamins and enzymes, a dehydrated horse can get back on track in faster time, or a horse that is borderline can be prevented from dehydration.

    Significance

    • Before pastes were introduced to the market, horse owners had to rely on veterinarians to administer shots and other medications to help their horses. The horses were usually ill by the time the medicine was provided. By allowing the horse owner to access the supplements themselves and administer when needed, costly trips vet visits were able to be avoided.

    Features

    • Equine vitamin and enzyme pastes are packed with the essential nutrients that horses under stress need to optimize performance. B-vitamins, biotin, vitamin E, selenium, electrolytes, and digestive tract enzymes and bacteria all act in concert to help improve the performance and health of the stressed-out horse. And because they are in nearly liquid form, they are readily absorbed into the horse's bloodstream.

    Types

    • The most common types of pastes come in tubes that can be purchased at feed stores and other livestock supply companies. Probiotic pastes contain active cultures and enzymes to help with digestion and intestinal health, while vitamin pastes are packed with horse specific nutrients, like biotin, for healthy hooves in addition to stress vitamins. Other pastes, with ingredients that might require a prescription, would have to be purchased from a veterinarian.

    Benefits

    • One of the main benefits of these pastes is convenience and cost savings. By being able to purchase them at any feed store, the average horse owner can find them easily. In addition, the ease of administration makes veterinary visits unnecessary, saving on cost. And the health benefits to the horse are obvious. As long as the directions on the label are followed, the horse will benefit from the pastes being given.