RATION PLUS is a biological feed additive derived from bacteria found naturally within the horse's digestive tract, including Lactobacillus acidophilus. When fed to your horse, RATION PLUS provides a favorable environment for the growth and activity of the important and beneficial digestive microorganisms. Many beneficial digestive microorganisms produce an inhibitory effect on the growth and activity of pathogenic microbes that cause digestive disturbances. They also aid in the breakdown of ingested food, as well as producing Vitamin B complex, which is an important co-enzyme for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, essential for normal growth and the metabolism of the horse. All horses can benefit from the application of RATION PLUS to their diets. For the digestive tract to work effectively, a healthy digestive environment must be established and maintained for the growth and activity of the beneficial digestive microorganisms; RATION PLUS FOR HORSES was designed with that in mind. RATION PLUS is compatible with, and will enhance, standard vitamin and mineral supplementation. It is not a drug, nor does it contain any live microorganisms, so that safe, consistent quality with broad storage parameters (up to three years) are ensured.


Benefits of Ration Plus:
Initiates weight gain in under weight horses or hard keepers within 10 to 20 days.
Maintains weight in horses under stress.
Increases feed efficiency as indicated when excess amounts of feed stuff commonly found in manure are considerably reduced or completely gone within 4 to 10 days.
Stops flatulence.
Increases appetite in anorexic animals.
Alleviates and prevents digestive disturbances such as diarrhea.
Decreases recovery time.
Improves hair coat quality and shine.
Improves hoof and skin condition.

• Directions: Add about 6 ml of Ration Plus to a full grown horse’s daily rations. Apply directly on hay or grain. One 16 ounce bottle will supplement one horse for about 80 days. (2 ml per pony per day)
• Active Ingredients:
• Liquid lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, calcium proprionate, sodium benzoate and phosphoric acid as a preservative.
• Minerals (minimum % by weight)
• Iron ( Fe ): 0.45%
• Copper ( Cu ): 0.22%
• Zinc ( Zn ): 0.17%
• Manganese ( Mn ): 0.11%
• Magnesium ( Mg ): 0.03%
• Selenium ( Se ): 0.0036%
• Cobalt ( Co ): 0.001%
• Vitamins (minimum % by weight or I.U./ml)
• Vitamin D: 270 I.U./ml
• Vitamin E: 0.36 I.U./ml
• Thiamine: 0.054%
• Riboflavin: 0.099%
• Panthothenic acid: 0.126%
• Niacin: 0.250%
• Pyridoxine: 0.250%
• Vitamin B12: 0.00027%
• RationPlus is a non-viable microbial fermentation by-product.
• RationPlus is derived by culturing Lactobacillus Acidophilus in a nutrient media.

Modern day management practices of stabling and twice per day feedings, high concentrate diets, travel, breeding and competition, can all jeopardize the health of a horse. The horse's digestive tract is very vulnerable to stress and is one of the main contributors to health problems. The horse's digestive tract can be negatively affected by any one or all of the stressors modern day horses are subject to every day. Ration Plus for Horses provides the digestive enviroment necessary to maintain the important balance of the digestive microflora. The importance of these microorganisms and the balance of their populations cannot be overemphasized.

Their functions are many and complex, but generally include the following:
1. An antagonistic or inhibitory effect on actual or potential pathogenic microbes that cause digestive disturbances.
2. A role in the normal development and actual morphogenisis of the gastronintestinal tract as well as the development of digestive tract cells that are involved with the immune response.
3. The production of digestive enzymes which are essential in the breakdown of ingested foods.
4. The production of the Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C and Vitamin K. All are important coenzymes for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins essential for normal growth and maintenance of the host animal.

The physiological make-up of the horse is much more fragile than and less forgiving than that in any other domesticated animal. Shifts in digestive microbial populations can be devastating and even fatal. Ration Plus for Horses makes a valuable contribution to the horse industry by encouraging a healthy environment for the establishment of the vital balance of beneficial digestive microorganisms.