Efficacy of a Combination of a Unique Pectin-Lecithin Complex (Apolectol®), Live Yeast and Magnesium Hydroxide in the Prevention of EGUS and Faecal Acidosis in Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Randomised, Blinded, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial

Aims To evaluate the efficacy of a combination of a unique pectin‐lecithin complex (Apolectol®), live yeast and magnesium hydroxide in the prevention of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) and faecal acidosis in Thoroughbred racehorses. Methods Thoroughbred racehorses in training with grade ≤ II/IV...

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Published in:Equine veterinary journal 2013-09, Vol.45 (S44), p.13-13
Main Authors: Sykes, B.W., Sykes, K.M., Hallowell, G.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug therapy
Horses
Magnesium
Yeast
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Summary:Aims To evaluate the efficacy of a combination of a unique pectin‐lecithin complex (Apolectol®), live yeast and magnesium hydroxide in the prevention of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) and faecal acidosis in Thoroughbred racehorses. Methods Thoroughbred racehorses in training with grade ≤ II/IV EGUS were identified on gastroscopy. Horses were randomised to receive either 95 g Apolectol®, 2 g live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae – CNCM I‐1077) and 20 g magnesium hydroxide or 95 g of a commercial feed pellet as a placebo 1–4 h prior to exercise. Faecal analysis was performed weekly and faecal acidosis defined as a faecal pH of
ISSN:0425-1644
2042-3306
DOI:10.1111/evj.12145_32