Gut Health Matters

 

Many horse owners are familiar with common digestive problems such as gastric ulcers and colic. Ulcers affect up to 90% of race horses and 70% of leisure horses and are the most common cause of insurance pay-outs.  Colic is the leading cause of emergency vet call outs and mortality. However, there are other gut issues that affect horse health, well being and behaviour. Gut inflammation is associated with girthiness, explosiveness and spooking, napping and resistance. Although stomach ulcers can be diagnosed with gastroscoping, the remaining 90% of the horse's digestive tract remains difficult to assess, making it challenging to detect inflammation or monitor overall gut health before clinical signs appear.

 

At AlvuSana, we've developed a simple, non-invasive test that measures horse-specific biomarkers of gut health from a faecal sample. Our science provides early insights into gut inflammation, immune activity and digestive health, helping you monitor changes over time and evaluate the impact of diet, supplements and management—before problems become more serious.

​

Explore our pages: find out about the AlvuSana story and the AlvuSana team, learn about some of our case studies and read testimonials from horses and owners we have worked with. For those keen on the science, see how our markers relate to gut issues and find out about our research.

​

If you are interested to find out more, get in touch to find out how we can help you with your horse management.

​