{"product_id":"kohnkes-gastro-coat-1kg","title":"KOHNKES GASTRO-COAT 1KG","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" id=\"c1-id-8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\" id=\"c1-id-10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\" id=\"c1-id-11\"\u003eKohnke's Own\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-12\"\u003eGastro-Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural dietary supplement formulated to support the \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-13\"\u003estomach and upper gastrointestinal tract of horses\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly horses exposed to training, competition, travelling, processed feeds or other situations associated with gastric irritation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-14\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-15\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" id=\"c1-id-16\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-17\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eWhat Gastro-Coat is designed to do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-18\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGastro-Coat has a \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-19\"\u003emulti-action approach to gastric health\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col id=\"c1-id-20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-21\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-22\"\u003eSupports the stomach's natural protective mechanisms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-23\"\u003eIts natural mucilage compounds and phospholipids help provide a physical protective coating over the stomach lining. This is particularly relevant to horses that may experience discomfort from gastric acid \"splash\" during exercise or travelling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-24\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-25\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-26\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-27\"\u003eEncourages chewing and salivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-28\"\u003eGastro-Coat becomes sticky when activated by moisture in the mouth. This encourages chewing and saliva production. Saliva is an important natural buffer of stomach acid, helping support a more normal gastric environment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-29\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-30\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-31\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-32\"\u003eProvides nutritional support for the stomach lining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-33\"\u003eThe formulation contains phospholipids, mucilage compounds and other nutritional components, including yeast extracts and nucleotides, intended to support normal maintenance and regeneration of the stomach and small-intestinal lining. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-34\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-35\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-36\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-37\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKohnke's Own identifies the major components as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul id=\"c1-id-38\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-39\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-40\"\u003eNatural mucilage compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-41\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-42\"\u003ePhospholipids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-43\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-44\"\u003eYeast extracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-45\"\u003eOther naturally occurring nutritional compounds, including nucleotides \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-46\"\u003eIt is formulated \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-47\"\u003ewithout soy, wheat products or fillers\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-48\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-49\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-50\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eIt is supplied as a \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-51\"\u003esticky powder with a vanilla-milk flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to be palatable to horses. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-52\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-53\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-54\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eWhich horses may benefit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-55\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGastro-Coat is particularly suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul id=\"c1-id-56\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-57\"\u003eHorses with \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-58\"\u003egastric sensitivity or irritation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-59\"\u003eHorses that are \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-60\"\u003egirthy or unwilling to go forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-61\"\u003eHorses that become sensitive to the leg, particularly during canter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-62\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-63\"\u003ePicky or reluctant eaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-64\"\u003eRacing and performance horses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-65\"\u003eHorses undergoing regular training and competition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-66\"\u003eHorses that travel frequently or undertake long-distance travel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-67\"\u003eHorses considered predisposed to gastric ulcers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"c1-id-68\"\u003eHorses receiving veterinary treatment for gastric ulcers, as a \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-69\"\u003esupportive nutritional supplement alongside medication\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-70\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-71\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-72\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFeeding rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-73\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFor a typical \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-74\"\u003e500 kg horse\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kohnke's Own recommends \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-75\"\u003e80 g per day\u003c\/strong\u003e. One level scoop is approximately \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-76\"\u003e40 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this equates to \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-77\"\u003etwo level scoops\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-78\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-79\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-80\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-81\"\u003eThree common ways to administer it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-82\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-83\"\u003e1. Mixed into feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-84\"\u003e80 g can be mixed into the horse's normal feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-85\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-86\"\u003e2. Before work — Kohnke's Own's preferred method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-87\"\u003eGive \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-88\"\u003e80 g in a small feed, preferably with lucerne chaff, approximately 30 minutes before training, travelling or competition\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-89\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-90\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-91\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-92\"\u003e3. Oil paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-93\"\u003eMix \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-94\"\u003e80 g Gastro-Coat with approximately 80 mL of vegetable oil or Kohnke's Own Energy Gold oil\u003c\/strong\u003e and administer as a paste. Kohnke's Own recommends oil rather than water because the product becomes activated and sticky when mixed with moisture, making it more difficult to administer through an oral syringe. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-95\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-96\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-97\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHow long should it be used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-98\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKohnke's Own recommends an initial course, commonly \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-99\"\u003edaily for approximately 2–3 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. The company's FAQ also states that good results may be obtained from an initial \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-100\"\u003e4–8 week daily course\u003c\/strong\u003e, after which many horses can be maintained on Gastro-Coat \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-101\"\u003e3–4 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly before training. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-102\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-103\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-104\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFor horses with significant performance demands or a predisposition to gastric problems, Kohnke's Own says it can be used daily on an ongoing basis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-105\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-106\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-107\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTravelling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-108\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGastro-Coat is particularly useful as part of a travelling program. For long-distance travel, Kohnke's Own says it can be administered \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-109\"\u003eevery 4–6 hours during the journey\u003c\/strong\u003e when required. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-110\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-111\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-112\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGastro-Coat and gastric ulcers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-113\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eAn important distinction is that \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-114\"\u003eGastro-Coat is a nutritional supplement, not a veterinary medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is intended to support gastric health and reduce irritation; it should not be regarded as a replacement for veterinary diagnosis or prescribed ulcer medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-115\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKohnke's Own specifically states that Gastro-Coat can be used \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-116\"\u003ein conjunction with veterinary gastric-ulcer medications such as omeprazole\u003c\/strong\u003e, because it works through different mechanisms. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" id=\"c1-id-117\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"c1-id-118\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-119\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eIf ulcers are suspected, veterinary examination and, where appropriate, gastroscopy are the reliable ways to establish a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"c1-id-120\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFoals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-121\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKohnke's Own also states that Gastro-Coat can be used in \u003cstrong id=\"c1-id-122\"\u003efoals\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly stressed foals that may be vulnerable to gastric problems, including orphan foals. 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