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Hartog Digest

€ 26,35

Discover the benefits of Hartog Digest. Hartog Digest is specially formulated to support the horse’s digestive system. Ideal for horses with a sensitive stomach, sensitive intestines or digestive problems.

The Hartog Digest is a roughage mix specifically created to support optimal digestive health. Because of its supportive additives and exceptionally low starch/sugar content this roughage mix is suitable for all horses, but especially for horses with digestive problems. The Hartog Digest provides a complete approach to all kinds of digestive problems by supporting the stomach as well as the hindgut including its essential microbiome.  

Stomach health is supported by providing structure to stimulate chewing and thus saliva production. The increased amount of saliva, the added magnesium and the naturally high calcium content of lucerne help to neutralize stomach acid. Ideal to mix with balancers or concentrated feeds. This can support stomach health which is essential for horses prone to stomach ulcers.   

In addition to stomach health, the Hartog Digest supports optimal hindgut health by providing healthy fibers, post- and prebiotics. Postbiotics are produced through precise fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to create hundreds of beneficial metabolites to directly support the immune system and gut health. Within every healthy horse is a healthy gut. The effectiveness of the postbiotics in the Hartog Digest (TruEquine™) have been proven in 17 scientific equine studies.  

The postbiotics provide valuable metabolites to sustain a healthy immune system and limit digestive challenges during periods of stress like transport, competitions, vet visits, moving stables, seasonal changes, a changed ration and so on. The metabolites support intestinal cells, promote good bacteria and maintain the intestinal balance of the microbiome. Next to the added postbiotics, prebiotics from chichory are also added to provide additional nutrients to nourish the microbiota.  

Hartog Digest provides an all-in-one solution to optimally support your horse’s digestive system. Its unique formula makes it the perfect supplement for horses with a sensitive digestion and related issues. No need for multiple supplements, Hartog Digest supports the entire digestive system in one easy-to-feed roughage mix. No more messy powders – just a complete, convenient, and highly palatable roughage mix that horses love! 

Hartog Digest is low in sugar and starch and the recipe is free of both grains and molasses. With the added pieces of apple, carrot, beetroot, sunflower seeds and linseed oil, Hartog Digest is very palatable and suitable for difficult eaters.  

 

Hartog Digest productvoorstelling

Who is this product suitable for?

Leisure horses
Nervous horses
Older horses
Optimizing the fiber ration
Rehabilitating horses
Sensitive gastric system
Sober breeds
Sporthorses
Sugar sensitive horses
Underweight horses

Product Features

Packaging

Packed in a 15 kg recyclable plastic bag

Expiry date

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Store Hartog products ideally in a dedicated feed bin to protect them from moisture and contamination. If this is not possible, ensure the product is kept in a dry place, preferably off the ground. This helps prevent moisture from entering the packaging and causing mold. Proper storage preserves the quality of the feed.
Product explanation

The Hartog Digest is a roughage mix specifically created to support optimal digestive health. Because of its supportive additives and exceptionally low starch/sugar content this roughage mix is suitable for all horses, but especially for horses with digestive problems. The Hartog Digest provides a complete approach to all kinds of digestive problems by supporting the stomach as well as the hindgut including its essential microbiome.  

Stomach health is supported by providing structure to stimulate chewing and thus saliva production. The increased amount of saliva, the added magnesium and the naturally high calcium content of lucerne help to neutralize stomach acid. Ideal to mix with balancers or concentrated feeds. This can support stomach health which is essential for horses prone to stomach ulcers.   

In addition to stomach health, the Hartog Digest supports optimal hindgut health by providing healthy fibers, post- and prebiotics. Postbiotics are produced through precise fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to create hundreds of beneficial metabolites to directly support the immune system and gut health. Within every healthy horse is a healthy gut. The effectiveness of the postbiotics in the Hartog Digest (TruEquine™) have been proven in 17 scientific equine studies.  

The postbiotics provide valuable metabolites to sustain a healthy immune system and limit digestive challenges during periods of stress like transport, competitions, vet visits, moving stables, seasonal changes, a changed ration and so on. The metabolites support intestinal cells, promote good bacteria and maintain the intestinal balance of the microbiome. Next to the added postbiotics, prebiotics from chichory are also added to provide additional nutrients to nourish the microbiota.  

Hartog Digest provides an all-in-one solution to optimally support your horse’s digestive system. Its unique formula makes it the perfect supplement for horses with a sensitive digestion and related issues. No need for multiple supplements, Hartog Digest supports the entire digestive system in one easy-to-feed roughage mix. No more messy powders – just a complete, convenient, and highly palatable roughage mix that horses love! 

Hartog Digest is low in sugar and starch and the recipe is free of both grains and molasses. With the added pieces of apple, carrot, beetroot, sunflower seeds and linseed oil, Hartog Digest is very palatable and suitable for difficult eaters.  

 

Hartog Digest productvoorstelling

Leisure horses
Nervous horses
Older horses
Optimizing the fiber ration
Rehabilitating horses
Sensitive gastric system
Sober breeds
Sporthorses
Sugar sensitive horses
Underweight horses

We recommend 200 to 250 grams per 100kg body weight per day.

To supplement sufficient water and roughage.

1 feeding spoon contains approximately 200 grams of Hartog Digest.

Packaging

Packed in a 15 kg recyclable plastic bag

Shelf life

See packaging

Store Hartog products ideally in a dedicated feed bin to protect them from moisture and contamination. If this is not possible, ensure the product is kept in a dry place, preferably off the ground. This helps prevent moisture from entering the packaging and causing mold. Proper storage preserves the quality of the feed.

Ingredients

Lucerne, dried grass, plant based glycerin, hay, barley straw, linseed oil, yeast cultures (TruEquine™), carrot flakes, red beet flakes, apple cubes, chicory curls, magnesium oxide 

Product analyse

VREp 90 /kg
EWPa 0,6 /kg
DE 9,48 MJ/kg
UFC (HFU) 0,5 /kg
MADC (DCPH) 80 /kg
Dry matter 88,3 %
Crude protein 12,8 %
Crude fat 3,4 %
Crude fiber 23,0 %
Crude ash 9,4 %
Starch 0,1 %
Sugar 6,7 %

Minerals

 

Calcium 8,8 g/kg
Phosphorus 2,6 g/kg
Magnesium 2,5 g/kg
Potassium 22,2 g/kg
Sodium 2,6 g/kg
Chloride 5,5 g/kg

Amino acids

 

Lysine 5,3 g/kg
Methionine 1,9 g/kg
Methionine + Cysteine 3,2 g/kg
Threonine 5,1 g/kg
Tryptophan 1,8 g/kg
Valine 6,5 g/kg

Benefits

Supports stomach and intestinal tract
Stimulates chewing and prolongs feed intake (ideal for mixing with your other feed such as concentrate and/or balancer)
Recipe free from grains and molasses

Product FAQ's

How does Hartog Digest support my horse?
Hartog Digest is specially formulated to support your horse's digestive system. The support consists of two parts. Firstly, the Hartog Digest is based on forage, which extends eating time and stimulates saliva production. Secondly, Hartog Digest contains additives that support your horse's digestive system such as postbiotics, prebiotics, magnesium, lucerne and linseed oil. The added magnesium and lucerne are both beneficial for neutralising stomach acid. In addition, Hartog Digest includes postbiotics (TruEquine) and prebiotics. Postbiotics provides the right combination of metabolites to nourish the microbiota and intestinal cells to support intestinal health.
What is the difference between pre-, pro and postbiotics?
Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics each play a different role in gut health. Prebiotics are the fuel for beneficial bacteria, helping them colonize and function, indirectly supporting digestion and immunity. However, their effectiveness is reduced when gut fermentation is already compromised. Probiotics are living beneficial bacteria that aid fermentation by adding more "factories" to the gut, but their survival through digestion is uncertain, making their effectiveness variable. Postbiotics, on the other hand, are the beneficial metabolites that probiotics would normally produce in optimal conditions. These metabolites directly support gut health and immunity without relying on the horse’s digestive function. Postbiotics are non-living and are efficiently absorbed through the intestinal wall and microbiota. Unlike pre- and probiotics, postbiotics provide consistent and direct benefits.
What do TruEquine™ studies show about the postbiotics included in the Hartog Digest?

In addition to the countless positive experiences from satisfied users over the years, the effectiveness of the postbiotics (TruEquine™) in Hartog Digest has also been scientifically proven. No fewer than 17 scientific studies in horses confirm the benefits for digestion, immunity, and overall health.

  • Gut Health
    Supports a healthy hindgut microbiome for optimal gut health, digestion, and function (Tench, M. et al., 2021).
  • Stress Management
    Supports stress management through a healthy immune system (Valigura et al., 2021).
Is this product high in sugars and starch?
No, there is 6,7% sugar and 0,1% starch in this product, this is very low. Even lower than average values in standard hay/forage for horses. For this reason, Hartog Digest is also very suitable for feeding to horses that are sensitive to sugar or have to be fed low-sugar feed for medical reasons.
Why does this product contain plant based glycerin?
Our roughage mixes contain not only the stems but also the leaf material of the forage. The stems provide structure and fibre, but most of the forage's nutrients are in the leaves. Plant based glycerin is added to bind the leaf material to the stems, making it easier for the horse to eat. Our plant based glycerin is a vegetable by-product. The advantage of plant based glycerin is that it does not contain any sugar, unlike molasses, for example.

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