What are probiotics for horses? Probiotics, also known as direct-fed microbials, are ingredients that deliver live bacteria to your horse's digestive tract. Ideally, the bacteria colonize the digestive tract and help improve your horse's overall health and digestion.
When should I give my horse probiotics?
To give the probiotics time to colonize, it is best to start administration two to three days ahead of the stressful event and continue until it is over. To reduce digestive upset in horses susceptible to chronic diarrhea and/or mild colics.Mar 4, 2015
Is Probios good for horses?
It establishes beneficial intestinal bacteria, and contains probiotic yeast cultures. Deworming-related stress and toxins from dying worms can upset the delicate microbial balance in a horse's digestive tract. ... Supplementing Probios® following deworming helps to maintain normal appetite and digestion.