Darcey22
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I’ve been feeding gastriaid for about a year now for prevention of ulcers. I’ve heard slippery elm is better and cheaper. Anyone have thoughts
Gastriaid or Slippery Elm for ulcer prevention
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Birker2020
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Slippery Elm isn't a cure. Don't think it's even a preventative but what it does do is form a mucilage when mixed with water and it will coat the stomach lining and prevent acid splash. It is relatively cheap to buy as powder form on ebay as long as it doesn't have the word 'horse' in front of it.
It has a very slight curry like aroma but my horse found it extremely palatable, just start gradually and build up, I was feeding a tablespoon a day between two feeds (think 3rd cup is average) and always had a net hanging up before riding too as its meant to help with acid splash.
Bentonite clay is also very good.
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Bentonite clay is also very beneficial for horses with digestive issues.Because of its fine particle size and negatively charged ions, bentonite also has the uncanny ability to bind to and eliminate heavy metals, damaging toxins and pollutants inside the body. (For example, those unwanted and often undetected aflatoxins and mycotoxins hiding in horse feed.)
It has a very slight curry like aroma but my horse found it extremely palatable, just start gradually and build up, I was feeding a tablespoon a day between two feeds (think 3rd cup is average) and always had a net hanging up before riding too as its meant to help with acid splash.
Bentonite clay is also very good.
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Bentonite clay is also very beneficial for horses with digestive issues.Because of its fine particle size and negatively charged ions, bentonite also has the uncanny ability to bind to and eliminate heavy metals, damaging toxins and pollutants inside the body. (For example, those unwanted and often undetected aflatoxins and mycotoxins hiding in horse feed.)
Pearlsasinger
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I suggest feeding Alie Vera juice instead of either of those options.
Birker2020
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Pro Equine Ulsa Soothe has Aloe Vera and Slippery Elm. That's even better 
Slippery Elm helps to line the gastro intestinal tract and creates healthy bacteria within the hindgut and its anti fungal. It's been used for thousands of years as has AV.
Bentonite clay removes toxins from the body and has loads of trace minerals. It treats digestive issues and improves gut flora.
Slippery Elm helps to line the gastro intestinal tract and creates healthy bacteria within the hindgut and its anti fungal. It's been used for thousands of years as has AV.
Bentonite clay removes toxins from the body and has loads of trace minerals. It treats digestive issues and improves gut flora.
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