While microbes like bacteria do the bulk of the work in a horse’s digestive tract, enzymes also play a significant role. Enzymes are essential for complete, rapid digestion of feed, especially fiber. When enzyme levels are low, feed remains undigested and can ferment in a horse’s intestines. Instead of providing nutrients to the horse, this decaying feed nourishes harmful microorganisms which produce toxins and gases that can lead to colic and damage to the gut. As a result, digestive enzyme supplementation can accelerate the rate of feed digestion and boost nutrient absorption.

Novequin Contains:

• Protease to break down proteins
• Amylase to digest starch
• Hemicellulase and cellulase to break down fiber

Novequin Breakdown:

A single 10-gram serving yields:

• 7.7 g of brewer’s yeast
• 1.15 g of calcium carbonate
• 770 mg of Vitafiber®
• 2 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) of
• Novequin’s proprietary probiotic blend,
• including E. faecium and L. acidophilus
• 19,000 HUT of protease
• 11,500 DU of amylase
• 1,500 HCU of hemicellulase
• 1,150 CU of cellulase

Unlike other probiotic and digestive products on the market, Novequin does not contain inulin. Inulin has been shown to increase gas production in humans and may do the same in horses. Instead, Novequin uses Vitafiber®, a natural prebiotic found in tapioca, which provides a healthy medium for beneficial bacteria to live and boosts the health-promoting activities of probiotics in the hindgut.