Yes. Many horses have been dealing with deficiencies of nutrients for an extended period of time. This means they do need this extra intake to supplement shortages and reach a basic level. In addition, many horses and ponies have sub-clinical problems with their intestinal flora due to roughage that is relatively sugar- and protein-rich. By giving the higher build-up dose, the pH of the intestinal flora is corrected and the specific deficiencies are supplemented, so that the metabolism can normalize and the body receives enough nutrients to keep itself healthy.
In our pilot study, this turned out to be the case for 90% of the horses after 3 weeks and within 5 weeks a significantly positive change was seen. The maintenance dose that is given afterwards supplements the daily amount required and keeps the intestinal flora in balance, taking into account an average feed intake of roughage and concentrates.