NuVena - Yeast 700g

Feed Yeast for Horses – Natural Support for Digestion, Condition, and Overall Health

This natural feed yeast improves the digestibility, nutritional value, and palatability of feed. It supports the health of the entire body, with particular benefits for the digestive system. It helps prevent imbalances in intestinal microflora caused by sudden dietary changes.

Key Benefits of Feed Yeast:

• Rich in high-quality protein

• Natural source of B vitamins

• High content of bioactive compounds such as β-glucans, mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), and nucleotides

• Prebiotic action – nourishes beneficial gut bacteria

• Improves fibre digestibility and supports a stable digestive environment

• Binds and neutralizes mycotoxins

• Supports healthy intestinal mucosa morphology

When Is Feed Yeast Recommended?

• For underweight horses or those prone to weight loss

• For horses that struggle to regain weight despite sufficient feed

• For nervous or easily excitable horses that burn energy quickly

• When feeding low-quality hay or forage

• For lactating mares

• During periods of stress (e.g. transport, competitions, stall changes)

• In case of reduced appetite or picky eating

• When experiencing digestive issues such as diarrhoea or colic

• During dietary transitions

• In combination with probiotics, especially after diarrhoea or surgery

• When there is a drop in immunity

How It Works:

1. Improved Digestion and Nutrient Absorption

Feed yeast acts as a natural prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria and promoting their growth and survival. A balanced microbiome enhances the breakdown and utilization of fibre, improves amino acid synthesis, and supports overall digestive efficiency.

2. Stabilization of Gut pH with High-Starch Diets

Feeding large amounts of grain can disrupt pH balance in the hindgut, leading to excessive lactic acid production and a drop in pH – a hostile environment for fibre-digesting bacteria. This can increase the risk of colic, laminitis, and gas buildup. Research in the UK has shown that supplementing with feed yeast in starch-rich diets reduces lactic acid levels and stabilizes cecal pH, promoting a healthier digestive environment.

3. Support for Muscle Mass

Yeast provides easily digestible protein rich in essential amino acids, enhancing the body’s ability to absorb and utilize protein. This improves the value of average-quality feed and contributes to better muscle development and recovery.

4. Calming Effect

Thanks to its high B-vitamin content, feed yeast may have a soothing effect on the nervous system, helping to reduce excitability and support emotional balance, especially in sensitive or high-energy horses.

5. Skin, Coat, and Hoof Health

The protein and amino acids in yeast help maintain strong connective tissue, skin, coat, and hooves. Yeast is also rich in B vitamins, including biotin, which play a critical role in healthy skin metabolism and keratin synthesis.

6. Appetite Stimulation

Most horses find yeast palatable, making it a useful tool for encouraging feed intake in picky eaters. Poor appetite often stems from imbalanced gut flora or B vitamin deficiencies – both of which yeast supplementation can help correct.