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Seabuck Complete: A ‘Complete’ Nutritional Supplement for the Racing Horse

A horse’s digestive system is one of the most delicate yet complex bio-systems in the animal world. The nutrient values of the feed are only extracted when the overall system works well and the horse eats and drinks well; something easier planned than achieved in a stressful training environment.

The economic cost of digestive system problems for the racing industry is quite astounding. The cost of a horse out of work or not being able to be raced because of Gastric Ulcers (EGUS) for example, can be substantial and with EGUS often being a long-term problem this can potentially add up to many dollars of lost earnings. Early detection and management of EGUS is therefore vital not only for the health and well-being of the horse but also to the value of the investment. Investing in a supplement such as Seabuckthorn Complete will, in the long-term, save money.

Seabuckthorn plants and fruit contain every single vitamin, mineral, and nutrient that horses need. SeaBuck Complete includes all the elements of raw Seabuckthorn, plus, it is made from berry juice pulp that is structured to offer the shelf life trainers need, and the taste benefits horses need to assist in proper eating habits. It offers more than one hundred and ninety bioactive substances. SeaBuck Complete contains many kinds of substances such as Terpenes- powerful alkaloids that promote good health- and flavones such as Quercetin, which are considered to be some of the most exciting compounds in antioxidant research.

Some of the surprising compounds found in Seabuck Complete are the fatty acids and lipids. These substances are not usually found in fruit. SeaBuck Complete provides twenty-two essential fatty acids, including Omega 3, 6, 7, and 9. Essential fatty acids are constantly being revealed as key building blocks assisting proper operations of many of the body’s vital organs. More than forty lipids are also found in the fruit.

Benefits of SeaBuck Complete Gastric Ulcers

Ingredients in SeaBuck Complete have been shown to help prevent and reduce gastric ulcers. Several studies on pubmed.com validate this, as does an independent study in which horses confirmed to have gastric ulcers were fed SeaBuck Complete. Trainging and feeding were unaltered; only SeaBuck Complete was added to their programme. At the end of the sixty-day period, the horses were shown to have reduced gastric ulcers. Further studies are ongoing with excellent results being achieved, including preventative ant-ulcer effects. Compounds active in the protective and curative effects on gastric ulcers may involve the fatty acids, B-carotene, a-tocopherol, and B-sitosterol found in SeaBuckthorn.

Sperm Motility

Ingredients in SeaBuck Complete have been shown to increase sperm motility. Several studies on pubmed.com validate this, as do several independent studies featuring horses with less than twenty percent motility. At the end of a minimum sixty-day period on SeaBuck Complete, these same horses showed increased motility of up to eighty-five percent.

Joint, Bone, hoof and Ligament Strength

SeaBuck Complete contains Quercetin, one of nature’s strongest anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agents Quercetin, along with other inherent Flavonoids, help improve and prevent arthritic conditions and assist in structural bone and hoof strength and recovery.

Coat

The Omega complex and fatty acids coupled with other nutrients improve coat condition dramatically. This beautiful coat is an outward reflection of the overall health of the horse.

Performance and temperament

The natural proprietary blend also promotes top performance and a mangeable temperament . The naturally balanced organic nutrients available in SeaBuck Complete give the horse the building blocks he needs to reach his full potential.

SeaBuck Complete offers all the following Features and in a totally natural food supplement.

• Seabuck Complete is a nutritionally dense supplement with complete Omega complex (3, 6, 7 and 9) with over one hundred and ninety nutrients.
• High natural anti-oxidant content
• Organic whole-fruit nutrition readily digested and absorbed
• Complete and balanced by nature with no other nutrients added or needed
• Backed by more than one hundred and thirty published health studies
• Advanced mirco and macro mineral content
• Helps prevent and reduce gastric ulcers.
• Extremely palatable and increases appetite and focus

Early Oriental horsemen knew that Seabuckthorn plant parts made their horses healthier and stronger, and that was the extent of their science. There it is, it works! Today we are more sophisticated and have extensive laboratory paraphernalia and test environments that help us identify the many components and the technical benefit and the bottom line is it still works. SeaBuck Complete has been developed to capture the strengths of Seabuckthorn yet provide the horse professional a safe, smart and effective supplement.

This article has been written independently of any company who either markets or sells SeaBuck Complete. It has been independently researched by one of the Racing Magazine staff writers.

Seabuck - Equine Gastric Ulcers

A surprisingly high percentage of horses suffer from gastric ulcers to one degree or another.  Understanding the signs and symptoms is an important part of being a horse owner if you want your horse to be healthy and performing at its best.  

 Which horses are prone to gastric ulcers?

·          90% of Race Horses

·          60% of Performance Horses

·          50% of Foals

·          30% of Leisure Horses

 *approximate percentages

What are equine gastric ulcers?

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), a term used to describe horses with gastric ulcers, refers to damage to the horse’s stomach lining from excessive stomach acid.  This acid-induced damage can cause great discomfort, not to mention reduced performance and condition problems.  In some cases, usually in foals, ulceration can be severe enough to cause death.

 What are some of the causes of equine stomach ulcers?

All the risk factors for equine gastric ulcers have yet to be determined, but some of the more commonly encountered ones are presented below.  It is important to note, however, that horses can develop severe ulcers even in the absence of these characteristic risk factors.

·          Diet – As horses’ stomachs are designed for constant foraging, there is a continuous secretion of acid within the stomach.  Prolonged periods without food to neutralize the acid can lead to ulceration. 

·          Training & Exercise – There is a definite association between equine training and gastric ulcers.  Even non-intensive training is associated with a high prevalence of stomach ulcers.  It has been shown that blood flow to the stomach (which helps to remove acid) decreases with exercise – while increased pressure in the abdomen during exercise pushes acid up into the sensitive portion of the stomach.

·          Physical Stress & Illness – Gastric ulcers can occur in response to physiological stress.  Shock, respiratory disease and traumatic injury may play a role.  Equine transportation and stable confinement are proven risk factors in causing ulcers.

·          Psychological stress – While psychological stress is difficult to evaluate in horses and foals, stressful conditions may adversely influence feed intake, resulting in periods of increased stomach acidity.

·           Medication – Some long-term medications can produce adverse gastric effects,  as they may inhibit production of the substances that help to protect the stomach.

 How  can you tell when your horse has gastric ulcers?

The signs of gastric ulcers can be very difficult to recognize, but may include one or more of the following.

• Poor Appetite

• Weight Loss

• Poor Performance

• Dull or Rough Hair Coat

• Behavioral or Attitude Changes

• Mild or Recurrent Colic

 Can gastric ulcers be easily treated?

Once gastric ulcers develop, changes in feed and stabling alone are usually not sufficient to remedy them.  But a vet can treat gastric ulcers, simply and very effectively.  Horses may be able to train and even compete while undergoing treatment.

 Can gastric ulcers be prevented?

You can reduce the potential for gastric ulcers by eliminating the risk factors that have been proven to cause them.  You can also use preventative treatments during times of risk.

 How can SeaBuck Complete help prevent equine gastric ulcers?

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a common medical problem in horses.  Current pharmaceutical treatments are expensive and reduce the acidic environment of the stomach, which may affect digestion.  SeaBuck has recently been the focus of a study at Louisiana State University to evaluate the effects that sea buckthorn berry pulp has on the treatment or prevention of gastric ulcers in horses. SeaBuck Complete contains sea buckthorn berry pulp, which is a rich source of vitamins, omega fatty acids, trace minerals, amino acids, antioxidants and other bioactive substances.

 The study concluded that:

• SeaBuck prevented the worsening of glandular ulcers during feed-deprivation in the horses in the study.

• The horses treated with SeaBuck had fewer and less severe non-glandular ulcers,

•  SeaBuck, containing sea buckthorn berry pulp, may have efficacy in preventing ulcers from forming or existing ulcers from worsening in horses that are stall confined and undergoing a feeding stress.

  Seabuck Complete is a cost effective way to help prevent equine gastric ulcers.  In addition to the benefits it  offers for ulcer prevention, the product also:

•  Helps maintain a healthy shiny coat.

• Helps maintain consistent eating habits during times of stress.

• Provides powerful antioxidants.

• Helps maintain a healthy reproductive function.

• Helps to stimulate hoof growth.

For more information about SeaBuck Complete, visit www.seabuck.com or call SeaBuck Equine at      866-593-9446

*Much of the informational content about equine gastric ulcer syndrome is found at www.equinegastriculcers.co.uk