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Vitamin deficiencies, lack of proper rest, cigarette smoking and chronic stress can all lead to a compromised immune system. Proper nutrition is of utmost importance for anyone who wants a well-functioning immune system and for overall good health. Immune system aids or enhancers often include vitamin and mineral supplements, particularly those that may be lacking from the average diet. The vitamins A and C are particularly important, but need to be taken with the right combination of other vitamins and minerals to work effectively. Taking a good daily multi-vitamin is the easiest way to insure proper nutrition.

When feeding a supplement with probiotic there are some criteria that should be met: first the product must contain LIVE microorganisms - if not then it is not a probiotic and it will not to anything for your horse’s digestive system. Some supplements have yeast added which increases the digestible energy content of the feed; however it needs to be live also.

There are many other benefits of adding probiotics to your horse’s diet. Of course it enhances the digestive tract, it reduces or eliminates colic, reduces foal scours, enhances mare milking ability and milk nutritional content. Probiotics enhance the immune system to maintain health and resistance to diseases, including worms. Probiotics improve the health of all ages of horses and give you a healthy, happy horse.