
Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Dr. Clair Thunes and Jill Jackson dish up the science and weigh the facts about equine nutrition, horse care, and industry topics.
Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Ep. 29: How Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics Benefit Horse Health
With more and more knowledge of the importance of gastrointestinal health on our horse's entire health, an ever increasing number of feeds and supplements on the market claim to support gut health. Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics have become commonly utilized ingredients but what exactly are they and does your horse need them?
In this episode we discuss:
- what prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics are and the difference between them;
- what they actually do;
- when horses might need them in their diet;
- reasons why they don't always work;
- how to pick a quality gut health feeds and supplements;
And so much more!
Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com
Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com
Thanks for riding along with us!