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Psyllium - Feed Ingredient
Psyllium refers to the seed husks of Plantago ovata, a plant native to parts of Asia and the Mediterranean. The husks are rich in soluble fiber and form a gel-like substance when mixed with water.
In equine nutrition, psyllium is primarily used to support digestive health, especially for sand-clearing in horses grazing on sandy soils. The gel formed by psyllium is thought to help bind sand and debris in the gut, aiding their passage through the digestive tract, although research on its efficacy has shown mixed results.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Psyllium as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
Psyllium (Mad Barn)
Fiber
Gut Health
Hindgut
StressPsyllium by Mad Barn is a powdered psyllium supplement that supports digestion and gut health in horses. It absorbs water in the digestive tract, helping support normal gut motility and manure consistency, and is beneficial for horses exposed to sandy conditions, environmental stress, or dietary changes.
Acid Ease (Equine Premium)
Gut HealthHindgut
Metabolism
NutrientsAcid Ease from Equine Premium is meant to support the gut lining, digestive health, and digestive efficiency. It contains calcium carbonate which is meant to act as an acid buffer in the stomach.
AniPsyll (AniMed)
DigestionFiber
Health
IngredientAniPsyll contains psyllium husks and fiber. This supplement is meant to increase the bulk of rations and assist in digestive tract health.
AssureGuard Gold (Arenus Animal Health)
DigestionGut Health
Performance
ProbioticAssureGuard Gold from Arenus Animal Health is a digestive supplement that is meant to help with gut health, body condition, and performance. It contains protein, fat, fiber, and probiotics.
Brandon c-Mash (St.Hippolyt)
DigestionFiberGut Health
SeniorBrandon c-Mash by St.Hippolyt is a digestive supplement containing psyllium husks, it is intended for all horse types.
Colonaid (Hestevard)
DigestionFiber
FlavorGut HealthColonaid by Hestevard is a pelleted supplement containing pysllium husk and bentonite. It is intended support digestive health in horses grazing on sandy pastures.
Digestive Support (Dodson & Horrell)
DigestionGut HealthHindgutNutrientsDigestive Support from Dodson & Horrell supports the horse's digestive system by promoting an average population of bacteria in the hindgut. This supplement contains herbs such as mint and fenugreek.
Enhance 0.5 (Technique)
Complete FeedHealthNutrients
NutritionEnhance 0.5 by Technique is a non-soy pelleted feed intended to meet the nutritional needs of all horse types.
EquineSaver (Figuerola Laboratories)
Health
Herb
Organic Trace Minerals
VitaminsEquineSaver by Figuerola Laboratories is a supplement that contains over 300 nutrients and is intended to support overall health in all horse types.
Excel (DePaolo Equine Concepts)
Gut HealthHealth
Prebiotic
UlcersExcel from DePaolo Equine Concepts is a supplement that aims to support and soothe the digestive tract in horses. It also can help with ulcers and the bacterial balance in the gut.
Fiberpsyll 4 in 1 (Select The Best)
FiberPrebioticProbiotic
YeastFiberpsyll 4 in 1 by Select The Best is a powdered supplement that intends to support the digestive system by providing probiotics and prebiotics that work together to promote healthy and efficient digestion.
GastriAid (NAF Equine)
DigestionGut HealthNutrientsYeastGastriAid from NAF Equine is intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. This supplement is meant to support overall gastrointestinal health and maintain stomach pH.
GastriVet Pellets (NAF Equine)
FiberGut HealthProbioticUlcersGastriVet Pellets by NAF Equine is a pelleted gut supplement that is intended to support the gastric environment, anti-inflammatory processes, and balanced pH levels. It contains fenugreek seed, psyllium seed, and dicalcium phosphate.
Gastrowell (Probiotech)
Gut HealthPerformanceProbioticUlcersGastrowell by probiotech is a supplement intended to help alleviate discomfort from gastric ulcers in performance horses.
GI Thrive (Daily Dose Equine)
DigestionGut HealthPrebioticProbioticGI Thrive by Daily Dose Equine is a powdered supplement containing aloe, cabbage, and pumpkin seeds that are meant to help soothe the digestive tract lining for prompt relief. It contains prebiotics, probiotics, and montmorillonite clay.
Health Mash (Dodson & Horrell)
FiberGut HealthHerbNutritionHealth Mash by Dodson & Horrell is a supplementary feed meant to support immune and digestive function, with added antioxidants and yeast. The ingredients list includes wheatbran, vegetable oil, and herbs. Health Mash is a molasses-free option.
LAM Essentials (EquiFeast)
Calming
Metabolic Syndrome
Mineral BalanceVitaminsLAM Essentials by EquiFeast is a mineral and vitamin supplement. It is intended for horses at risk for metabolic problems. It contains chelated calcium which is meant to optimize behaviour, hormones, and neurotransmitter support.
Prebiotic Ulsa-X Mash (Thunderbrook)
DigestionGut HealthHealthNutritionPrebiotic Ulsa-X Mash from Thunderbrook is a digestive supplement intended to support horses' gut microbiome. This supplement contains Jerusalem Artichoke which is intended to support gut health and function.
Psyllium Husk
ColicFiberGut Health
Toxin BinderPsyllium husk is the outer layer of the psyllium seeds from Plantago ovata. It is commonly fed to horses to support digestive function, including improving sand clearance in horses at risk of sand colic.
Psyllium Pellets (Formula 707)
ColicDigestionHealthHindgutPsyllium Pellets from Formula 707 is a pelleted supplement containing psyllium seed husks. It is intended to support the digestive system by assisting with removing sand and dirt.
PurePsyll Powder (AniMed)
Gut HealthHealthHindgutIngredientThis supplement from AniMed contains 100% psyllium husks in a powdered form. Psyllium husks are meant to be used as a natural fiber laxative that can help movement throughout the horses' digestive tract.
RaceOn Gastro Form (NAF Equine)
Competition HorsesFiberGut HealthProbioticRaceOn Gastro Form by NAF Equine is a powdered gut supplement that is intended to support stomach acid, protect the stomach wall, and provide pre- and probiotics for gut function.
Sand A Way (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
ColicDigestionGut HealthPrebioticSand A Way by Doctor's Choice Supplements is a psyllium supplement intended to help with gut health in horses that graze or are fed on sandy ground.
Sand Gard Pellets (NAF Equine)
DigestionHealthHerbYeastSand Gard Pellets from NAF Equine are meant to support digestive health. This supplement is intended for all horses and ponies who may be prone to ingesting debris such as sand and dust.
Sand-Free (Pellets) (MVP)
ColicGut HealthPrebioticProbioticSand-Free by MVP is a pelleted supplement that provides a source of fibre (psyllium) and probiotics, intended feeding horses of all life stages. It intends helps to absorb water in the intestines to form a gel-like substance to aid in the removal of sand.
SandClear (Farnam)
ColicDigestionGut HealthHealthSandClear by Farnam is a palatable crumble supplement made with psyllium husk, formulated to help reduce the risk of digestive colic.
SecureGuard Gold (Arenus)
Gut HealthHealthHindgutNutritionSecureGuard Gold from Arenus is a pelleted gut supplement for horses. SecureGuard Gold is intended for horses with chronic gut issues or poor body condition.
SmartCombo Senior Ultra (SmartPak)
Gut Health
Hoof Health
JointsSeniorSmartCombo Senior Ultra is a pelleted supplement intended for senior horses containing glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes.
SmartCombo Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)
Coat QualityHoof HealthJointsYeastThis supplement made for horses by SmartPak is meant to support the health of hooves, joints, coat, and digestion. It is pelleted and contains yeast.
SmartDigest Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)
DigestionHealthHindgutNutritionSmartDigest Ultra Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted gut health supplement. SmartDigest Ultra Pellets are formulated with probiotics, prebiotics, and Diamond V® yeast culture intended to promote healthy digestive function.
SmartDigest Ultra Powder (SmartPak)
DigestionGut HealthHealthNutritionSmartDigest Ultra Powder from SmartPak is a pelleted gut health supplement. SmartDigest Ultra Powder is formulated with probiotics, prebiotics, and Diamond V® yeast culture intended to promote healthy digestive function.
SmartMetabo-Lean Pellets (Smart Pak)
HealthMetabolismMetabolic SyndromeNutritionSmartMetabo-Lean Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted equine supplement intended to help manage insulin resistance in horses. SmartMetabo-Lean Pellets are formulated with magnesium and chromium intended to support proper insulin function in horses.
SU-PER E-Se Pellets (Gateway Products)
Antioxidant
ImmunityMineral BalanceVitaminsSU-PER E-Se Pellets by Gateway Products is a supplement that supports immune function, muscle function, and optimal recovery. Vitamin E and selenium are good antioxidants to aid in the recovery of sore muscles.
SU-PER Form Pellets (Gateway Products)
HealthMineral BalanceProbioticVitaminsSU-PER Form Pellets by Gateway Products is a vitamin and mineral supplement that provides all the necessary nutrients. This supplement also includes additional amino acids and electrolytes and is meant for horses of all life stages.
SU-PER Psyllium Pellets (Gateway Products)
ColicFiberGut HealthPrebioticSU-PER Psyllium Pellets by Gateway Products is a gut supplement that helps maintain a healthy digestive tract. This supplement contains psyllium, a non-digestible fibre that can be used as a preventative, as it may reduce the risk of sand colic.
SU-PER Psyllium Powder (Gateway Products)
ColicFiberGut HealthPrebioticSU-PER Psyllium Powder by Gateway Products is a gut supplement that helps maintain a healthy digestive tract. This supplement contains psyllium, a non-digestible fibre that can be used as a preventative, as it may reduce the risk of sand colic.
Total Gut Health (Ramard)
ColicDigestionGut HealthHindgutTotal Gut Health from AniMed is a digestive health supplement. It is meant to help with absorption and gut health while also decreasing the chance of colic or discomfort in the intestines. It contributes to the protective layers of the bowel and supports normal stool.
Total Gut Health Syringe (Ramard)
ColicGut HealthMineral BalanceVitaminsTotal Gut Health Syringe from Ramard is meant to support the entire digestive tract of horses. It aims to decrease the risk of colic and support gut health. It contains minerals and Vitamin E.
UltraCruz Equine Pure Psyllium (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
ColicGut HealthHindgutIngredientUltraCruz Equine Pure Psyllium provides 100 g of psyllium husk per recommended dose (100 g). Psyllium husk supports gut health in horses. It is often supplemented to horses on sandy pastures to reduce the risk of sand colic.
UltraCruz Psyllium Fiber Supplement (Santa Cruz Animal Health)
ColicDigestionFiberGut HealthUltraCruz Psyllium Fiber® Supplement contains psyllium husk and is designed to promote a healthy digestive tract. It is formulated with molasses, contains no added minerals or vitamins and is designed to deliver 100 grams of psyllium husk per serving.
WaterWerks (HorseTech)
Gut HealthPrebioticProbioticYeastWaterWerks from HorseTech is a supplement that is meant to provide digestive support and is meant for horses with free fecal water syndrome or leaky gut syndrome. It contains live yeast and bacteria for gut health.
WES Sensitive Mash (St.Hippolyt)
Digestion
Grain FreeHealth
ProteinWES Sensitive Mash by St.Hippolyt is an alfalfa, soy and grain-free supplement, intended to be fed 1-3 times a week to horses with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract.
