HYGAIN SAFEGUARD EQ MYCOTOXIN BINDER 420GM SGEQ420
- Suitable for
- Equine
Hygain Safeguard EQ is a pelleted broad-spectrum mycotoxin binder formulated for all equines, which may assist in the quick and effective absorption of mycotoxins, minimizing associated negative health and performance problems.
Due to the difficulty to predict the occurrence of mycotoxins in your horse’s diet, it is advised to add a broad-spectrum mycotoxin binder to your horse’s diet, which simply binds the mycotoxins and passes them through the digestive tract, exiting with the manure.
Certain fungi found on fresh pasture grasses, conserved roughage (hay, chaff, straw) and in grains can produce secondary compounds called mycotoxins.
Several types of mycotoxins exist which may interact, especially under favourable environmental conditions, such as in warm and humid climates (as well as in improperly stored feeds).
Mycotoxins may contaminate feeds or grains and are hard to detect due to their odourless, tasteless and invisible presence.
The horse’s digestive system is sensitive to the effects of mycotoxins, as the gastric juices in the stomach cannot effectively deactivate the mycotoxins and these therefore enter the sensitive small intestine and hindgut.
Once mycotoxins reach the hindgut they may affect the intestinal wall or enter the horse’s blood stream, which can result in respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological and reproductive issues.
This is why a toxin binder for horses is crucial to their diet.
Even though symptoms are usually non-specific, associated clinical signs with the existence of mycotoxins in horse’s diet include:
Poor condition (weight loss)
Reduced performance
Lethargy
Depression
Suppressed appetite
Lameness
Respiratory diseases
Gastrointestinal diseases (e.g. colic)
Reproductive failures
Neurological disorders (e.g. neurotoxicity, Fatal leucoencephalomalacia, ataxia)
Immunosuppression
Atypical myopathy (muscle disease
Directions for use:
Hygain Safeguard EQ can be added directly to your horse’s feed.
Hygain Safeguard EQ should be fed at a rate of 30g per day (one level scoop) based on a 500kg horse.
Ingredients:
Wheat bran, wheat germ, organic mineral compounds and yeast extracts
Common Questions
What is Hygain Safeguard EQ used for?
Hygain Safeguard EQ is a mycotoxin binder designed for all equines. It may help absorb mycotoxins that can contaminate pasture, hay, chaff, straw and grains, and assist in minimizing associated negative health and performance problems by binding the toxins so they pass through the digestive tract and exit with the manure.
Why should I use a mycotoxin binder for my horse?
Mycotoxins are invisible, odourless and tasteless compounds produced by certain fungi in feed. They're difficult to detect and can be hard to predict. A horse's digestive system is sensitive to mycotoxins, especially in the small intestine and hindgut, where they may affect the intestinal wall or enter the bloodstream. A broad-spectrum binder helps protect against these risks.
What form does this product come in?
Hygain Safeguard EQ is a pelleted product that comes in a 420g pack. It can be added directly to your horse's feed.
What are the signs that mycotoxins might be affecting my horse?
Clinical signs can include poor condition and weight loss, reduced performance, lethargy, depression, suppressed appetite, lameness, respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal issues (such as colic), reproductive failures, and neurological disorders. However, symptoms are often non-specific, so preventive use of a mycotoxin binder is recommended.
Where do I find the feeding instructions and safety information?
Always read the product label and directions for use carefully before feeding. If you have questions about the correct feeding rate for your horse's weight or any concerns about use, please contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or visit us at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Your veterinarian can also provide guidance tailored to your horse's individual needs.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.