EKYGARD Audevard Granules 2.4kg is a complementary food for horses followed for gastric acidity, highly palatable and composed of plant extracts and clay.
EKYGARD is a nutritional supplement in pellet form palatable for the protection of gastric integrity.
It has been specially formulated to:
- A protective action of the walls of the stomach;
- Limit the production of acid;
- Promote healing.
The contact between the gastric mucosa and EKYGARD leads to the formation of a thick and dense protective colloidal gel. Mucosal healing and protected more easily.
Their action is enhanced by the calming effect of anise and marshmallow, and the healing effect of Aloe vera and licorice.
Lecithin is microencapsulated to be active in highly acidic environment like the stomach. The anise and kelp are microfine.
Each batch of EKYGARD is controlled by the Laboratory of Horse Racing.
In horses, nutritional supplement use in the following cases:
- Racehorses in training period;
- Horses followed for gastric ulcers;
- Foals under medication.
Use Audevard EKYGARD Granules 2.4kg Tips
Orally.
Horses: 40 g (1 level scoop) morning and evening.
Foals: 20 g (1/2 measure) morning and evening.
For optimum protection, EKYGARD may be administered year-round or occasionally.
Oral granules.
• Ingredients:
Sodium bicarbonate, pectin, lecithin, bentonite clay
Anise (Pimpinella anisum), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), ispaghula (Plantago ovata), aloe (Aloe vera), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Analytical constituents:
Calcium: 0.6%
Phosphorus: 0.1%
Magnesium: 0.5%
Sodium: 5.4%
Granules 2.4kg box
Gastric ulcers are a very common condition in horses:
- 100% of Thoroughbred having accrued
- 60% of sport horses
- 25-57% of foals
Ulcers interfere with the horse and significantly decrease performance. They can also cause fatal colic.