I was reading the April Aging Well e-newsletter like a good little gerontologist, which was talking about probiotics. I was surprised to read this:
For many, the first encounter with probiotics occurred with Jamie Lee Curtis advertising Activia yogurt. She outlined how this yogurt has eased some digestive concerns related to irregularity. But my introduction to probiotics was slightly different. My epiphany occurred when my 18-year-old horse began losing weight and appeared out of sorts. Over the years, he’s been on and off an anti-inflammatory medication for an old knee injury and various antibiotics for other unrelated injuries. A veterinary technician suggested a probiotic supplement to help him regain healthy bacteria in his gut. After adding it to his diet, the supplement helped my aging equine.
This is from “Probiotics — Gut Reactions” By Jennifer Mellace, in Aging Well Vol. 2 No. 2 P. 12, available on line at http://www.agingwellmag.com/030209p12.shtml
Maybe this can help more older horses who are failing to thrive!
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Agreed! Probiotics can be beneficial in many ways. It’s useful in restoring the balance of microbial flora in the horse’s gut, which promotes a healthier digestive system and helps prevent behavioural problems as well since your horse can develop better temperament from a healthier gut.
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