Sand Out Pellets

Horses and ponies grazing sparse vegetation or given hay or feed spread out on sandy or very dry and dusty soils, can ingest varying amounts of sand. This sand can accumulate in the gut and cause digestive disturbances, adversely affecting the normal functioning of the gut.

It is thought that this gelatinous psyllium helps to stimulate the muscular waves or peristalsis which pushes the contents of the gut along its length, helping to expel the excess sand which may have accumulated in the gut.

Because of the abrasive nature of sand as it moves through the digestive system, the gut lining may be affected, upsetting the balance of the vital microbiome (“gut bugs”) which normally adheres to the gut lining. Sandout Pellets also contain a probiotic to help restore a healthy microbiome.

Sandout Pellets should be fed for 7 consecutive days in each month to avoid the gut and the microbiome becoming accustomed to the psyllium, and using it as a soluble fibre source rather than an aid to sand expulsion. Feeding for longer than 7 days should be discussed with your veterinary surgeon.

Ingredients Per 90g Serving

Psyllium Husk 81.7g

Clinoptilolite Clay 4.95g

Probiotic (saccharomyces cerevisiae)2.5x1010cfu

Psyllium Seed Husk, Soya Oil (from genetically modified sources).

Sandout Pellets contains over 90% Psyllium husk – from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant. Psyllium husk contains around 70% soluble fibre, and is known to absorb water rapidly (increasing in size by tenfold) and forming a gelatinous compound containing glycosides and mucilages.

• Contains over 90 % high quality pelleted psyllium
• Contains added live yeast probiotic
• Highly palatable and easy to mix in feed
• Keep dry and add just before feeding

Ingredients Per 90g Serving

Psyllium Husk81.7g, Clinoptilolite Clay 4.95g, Probiotic (saccharomyces cerevisiae)2.5x1010cfu

Additives (per kg):

Technological additives: 1g568 Clinoptilolite (Clay) 55,000mg, E282 Calcium Propionate 2,000mg.

Zootechnical additives: 4b1710 Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 2.75 x 1011.

Sensory additives: Mixture of flavouring compounds 2,000mg.

Composition: Psyllium Seed Husk, Soya Oil (from genetically modified sources).

Analytical Constituents

Crude Protein 2.9%

Crude Fats 3.0%

Crude Fibre 3.6%

Crude Ash3.4%

Sodium0.1%

Feeding Directions: For 500kg horse: 90g per day, mixed in a small feed for 7 consecutive days of each month or as advised by your veterinary surgeon. Do not exceed 90g per day unless advised by your veterinary surgeon. 45g (approx.) measure enclosed.

Do not add to wet food or allow to soak up moisture as this will activate the product before reaching the gut. If you do need to add to soaked feed, we recommend keeping Sandout Pellets as dry as possible and adding immediately before feeding.