California Riding Magazine • August, 2009

No More Tummy Troubles
Techmix helps provide the
right nutrition at the right time.

by Erna L. Adelson

For horse owners, keeping digestive issues at bay is a constant endeavor. Luckily, there are plenty of supplements available that help. Using the right nutritional assistance at the right time gives animals a much better chance of getting through high-stress events with fewer complications. 

At Minnesota-based supplement creator Techmix, each product is developed and supported by a dedicated team of veterinarians, nutritionists, researchers, animal health specialists, animal suppliers and field support representatives. Techmix offers a variety of products that maintain fluid balance and ease digestive discomfort and other nutritional challenges, like depressed feed and water intake that might lead to digestive problems.

For general digestive needs, Techmix recommends the Equine Enteric Colloid. For depressed feed or water intake, the company suggests trademarked Equine BlueLite®. Techmix formulated the Equine Enteric Colloid, a natural, gentle enteric colloid fiber formulation specifically for horses that habitually consume abnormal or excessive amounts of sand and other indigestible materials. In the dry, summer months of the Southwestern U.S., such concerns are common. Equine Enteric Colloid promotes digestive tract lubrication with a quick stool-softening action. For extra nutritional maintenance, Techmix offers Equine BlueLite®, a tasty, buffered electrolyte rehydration fortification with vitamins and energizing agents. BlueLite is ideal for use before long trail rides, for regular show horses, or for training stables to minimize dehydration stress and ensure top performance. BlueLite is simply added to feed or drinking water.

For additional nutritional requirements, Techmix offers Natu-Lax, a 100 percent natural equine psyllium concentrate laxative and lubricant, and Hydration Pellets, an electrolyte formulation in pellet form for horses of all types and sizes. For multi-livestock keepers, the Techmix LIVE-BAC™, a multi-species probiotic developed to stimulate or improve better food and water intake, is recommended. With 25 billion live bacteria cells, LIVE-BAC helps decrease upset stomachs as well as improve the overall digestive tract system. Daily use is recommended for improved digestive health. Techmix Equine Restart, a combination of protein, omega 3 and six fatty acids is a suggested supplement for growing horses and lactating mares.

Along with digestive aid, Techmix applies its specialized formula to hoof and joint improvement with Natu-Joint and Hoof Tend’R. Natu-Joint provides natural support for equine joint function and lubrication. Developed to help maintain joint mobility, Natu-Joint helps to decrease deterioration of cartilage tissue by supplying the necessary building blocks that help the body manufacture its own natural cartilage. Natu-Joint contains glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and hyaluronic acid, making it the choice for the highly competitive animal. As a liquid supplement, Natu-Joint provides fast absorption of hyaluronic acid, helping to quickly build viscousness and cushion in the horse’s joints. Daily use is recommended for improved joint health. Equine Hoof Tend’R is formulated with key ingredients and proprietary blends that help horses achieve and sustain hoof health. The same nutrients contribute to healthy hair and skin development as well.

These products are available from veterinary or animal health suppliers, or call Techmix at 877-466-6455 to locate a nearby vendor. For more information, visit www.techmixinc.com.