{"product_id":"hygain-safeguard-eq-mycotoxin-binder-2","title":"HYGAIN SAFEGUARD EQ MYCOTOXIN BINDER 420GM  SGEQ420","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHygain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-36\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-38\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eCertain fungi found on fresh pasture grasses, conserved roughage (hay, chaff, straw) and in grains can produce secondary compounds called mycotoxins.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-11\"\u003eSeveral 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-40\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eMycotoxins may contaminate feeds or grains and are hard to detect due to their odourless, tasteless and invisible presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-41\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-42\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-43\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eThis is why a toxin binder for horses is crucial to their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-45\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEven though symptoms are usually non-specific, associated clinical signs with the existence of mycotoxins in horse’s diet include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003ePoor condition (weight loss)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-18\"\u003eReduced performance\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-19\"\u003eLethargy\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-20\"\u003eDepression\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-21\"\u003eSuppressed appetite\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-22\"\u003eLameness\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-23\"\u003eRespiratory diseases\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-24\"\u003eGastrointestinal diseases (e.g. colic)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-25\"\u003eReproductive failures\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-26\"\u003eNeurological disorders (e.g. neurotoxicity, Fatal leucoencephalomalacia, ataxia)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-27\"\u003eImmunosuppression\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-28\"\u003eAtypical myopathy (muscle disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-49\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-51\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHygain Safeguard EQ can be added directly to your horse’s feed.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-31\"\u003eHygain Safeguard EQ should be fed at a rate of 30g per day (one level scoop) based on a 500kg horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-53\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-54\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eWheat bran, wheat germ, organic mineral compounds and yeast extracts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844652417266,"sku":"SGEQ420","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/SGEQ420_1.webp?v=1765608980","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/hygain-safeguard-eq-mycotoxin-binder-2","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}