CdG Psyllium Pellets PURE

Psyllium – when sand load needs to be considered in the diet

CdG Psyllium Pellets PURE contains the soluble fibre of psyllium in an easy-to-feed pellet form.

Psyllium is an established part of the horse's diet, especially in situations where the horse is exposed to sand or has a tendency to dig the ground.
The pellet form makes the product practical and easy to use.

Composition

Psyllium seed husks (Plantago ovata) plus a pinch of love 🧡

Raw material in feeding

Psyllium

Psyllium is rich in soluble fibre, which forms a gel-like mass when combined with water.

This mass travels through the intestine along with the digesta, binding and carrying fine soil particles with it.
This is why psyllium is commonly used in the diet in situations where sand may enter the gut or where sand accumulation has already been identified.

Nutritional perspective

Fibre is a key part of the horse's diet.

The soluble fibre in psyllium binds moisture and forms a mass that travels through the intestine along with the feed. Fibre-rich psyllium increases intestinal peristalsis and helps remove any accumulated soil material from the gut in a gentle and natural way.
This is why psyllium is an established part of the diet for horses kept on sand paddocks or horses that ingest sand.

Fibre-rich feed compositions are associated with the movement of digesta through the intestine and the overall structure of the diet.
Older horses in particular may benefit from the favourable effects of fibre-rich feeds such as psyllium or chia seeds, as they may have reduced peristalsis and consequently impaired gut function.

Regular use may reduce the formation of sand accumulations in the gut.

Use and properties

Pelleted psyllium is easy to add to the regular feed.

Produces abundant soluble fibre and mucilage that travels through the intestine along with the digesta.
The high fibre content is associated with the structure of the diet and the movement of digesta through the intestine.

Dosage

Horse 500 kg:

– 25 g / 100 kg for 20–30 days
– 12,5 g / 100 kg for daily use

1 dl ≈ 80 g

Feeding instructions

Mix into the regular feed.
Always ensure adequate water intake when using psyllium.

Additional information

Sugar content max. 3 %

Research background

The fibre properties of psyllium have been examined in several studies, particularly from the perspective of digesta structure and the movement of intestinal contents.

References

Schusser, G. et al. (2006). Psyllium and sand clearance in horses.
Lieb, S. (2013). Dietary fiber and intestinal function in horses.
Moore-Colyer, M. (2003). Fiber sources and digestive physiology in horses.