The world’s most tried and trusted conditioning supplement

Kentucky Equine Research has strived to be the world leaders in equine nutrition for over 30 years and we believe Research separates the Innovator from the Imitator. This has culminated into a prolific list of research and scientific papers being published. This research has been realised into product development or advice for the equine industry.

One research proven product is Equi-Jewel, the world’s leading energy supplement and conditioner.

Research Proven

In a scientific study conducted by Kentucky Equine Research, researchers compared the effects of feeding Equi-Jewel and corn oil. During strenuous exercise, horses fed Equi-Jewel had lower lactic acid levels than horses fed corn oil. The inclusion of Equi-Jewel as a substitute for corn oil in feeds also resulted in lower heart rates and subsequently shorter recovery periods.

Support Gastric Health

Equi-Jewel contains KER BMC, a unique source of marine-derived calcium shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of calcium typically used in feeds. KER BMC has been shown to buffer stomach acid to bolster gastric health and reduce the risk of ulcers, as well as moderate the pH of the hindgut to prevent acidosis that disrupts the vital microbiome.

Equi-Jewel also contains linoleic acid which has been shown to reduce gastric acid secretion and increase output of protective prostaglandins, making Equi-Jewel an important component in the diet of horses at risk of gastric ulcers and hindgut disturbances.

Low Glycaemic Index

The glycaemic index (GI) of a feed is the measure of blood glucose levels in response to feeding. A low-GI feed produces lower spikes in blood glucose. This slower release of energy decreases the risk of disorders such as developmental orthopaedic disease, laminitis, digestive problems, and equine metabolic syndrome.

Equi-jewel has a glycaemic index rating of 50 where oats are used as the benchmark of 100. To give you a comparison, Equi-jewels rating is an almost identical value to grass hay and is less than beet pulp.

This combination makes Equi-Jewel a safe and effective low intake conditioning supplement for mares and young horses, both in the paddock or during sale prep.

For more information regarding Equi-Jewel, or any other Equine nutrition concern, contact Kentucky Equine Research’s FREE Nutrition Consultation Service on 1800 772 198 or email advice@ker.com