Interchem Equine

12/02/2025

A fantastic evening at Rivergrove Equine! 🌟 Craig and Lisa from Interchem were delighted to attend and sponsor a special client event last night. Huge thanks to Amy, Aine, Julie, and Pierfrancesco for sharing invaluable insights on key factors for both mare and foal as we prepare for foaling season 2025.

It was a pleasure meeting so many clients and discussing the benefits of Audevard, Precision Microbes Equine, and NoBacz Navel Dip products. A massive thank you to the incredible Rivergrove team for going above and beyond to make this event such a success! 👏🐎

10/02/2025

The health of your foal’s gut flora is fragile and can be easily disrupted by various factors including changes in environment, transport, stress and even feeding regime.
Precision Microbes Horse and Foal helps to aid better digestive health when used long term. Save this post so you have the correct dose rates on hand when using Precision Microbes.
Ask your vet about Precision Microbes Horse and Foal or send us a DM to find your local stockist.

07/02/2025

Promoting good gut health is essential to prevent nutritional deficiencies in foals which can lead to developmental disorders and can impact long term health and soundness.
There are significant growth demands on foals during the first 5 months of life, and they need to be able to absorb nutrients to fulfil their potential. Foals are also receiving a lot of nutrients from the mare’s milk, so supporting milk production in the lactating mare is critical.
Ask your vet about digestive health in foals and how complementary feed supplements can optimise gut health.

04/02/2025

Gut health in foals is essential to prevent nutritional deficiencies in foals, there are several ways to promote gut health.
🐴 Appropriate management and cleanliness of the foal’s environment can help limit exposure to harmful pathogens and encourage their gut microbiota to develop without any negative impacts
🐴 Supporting quality colostrum production with appropriate feed management and digestive health in the mare to provide for the foal
🐴 Consider complementary feeds that target support of the microbiome for the mare and foal.
Speak to your vet about how complementary feed supplements can optimise gut health.

01/02/2025

With foaling season getting underway, diarrhoea in foals is one of the most common issues both vets and horse owners encounter during this time. As newborn foals have a naive immune system, it makes them more susceptible to gastrointestinal diseases caused by harmful environmental pathogens. The foal’s gut microbiome is not fully established from birth, and its development is influenced by several factors including:
🐴 Mare’s microbiome
🐴 Colostrum the foal receives in the first 24 hours of life. Colostrum should contain high levels of IgG which are essential for the health of the newborn foal and can help limit the risk of diarrhea in young foals
🐴 Nutrition
🐴 Environment
Ask your vet about digestive health in foals and how you can support your foals digestive health.

30/01/2025

Join Interchem’s upcoming equine veterinary webinar titled “The Power of Stem Cells in Equine Practice: How Unique Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cells can Change your Osteoarthritis Management”, with guest speaker Almudena Pradera, Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Masters in Research and Development of Medicines, PhD in Physiology & Pharmacology.
This webinar takes place on Wednesday 12th February 2025 from 7:30pm.
Topics will include:
🧬 The science behind Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
🧪 Advantages of sourcing stem cells from the umbilicus
🧫 How MSCs change the intra-articular environment and improve lameness
🥼 Case selection for stem cells and what to expect following treatment
🔬 How to complement stem cells with other therapies when managing OA

Click the link in our bio to register 🔗

28/01/2025

Ekyflex Nodolox 🐎
All horses, regardless of their activity, experience strain affecting their musculoskeletal system & spine. 🦴Repeated strain may lead to discomfort or stiffness, & creates specific nutritional requirements. 😖 Sport horses are subject to strict doping restrictions, & certain ingredients are prohibited during competitions. Ekyflex Nodolox is a natural formula & contains no ingredients that could lead to a postitive result during anti-doping tests when used at correct dose rate, meaning it can be used with sport horses. The formula contains a combination of plants: white willow, boswellia & quercetin, & is rounded off with omega-3. Ekyflex Nodolox helps with better recovery & good flexibility of the back & limbs.

22/01/2025

⭐️Lactofoal⭐️
Lactofoal is a special foal milk formula which can be fed to orphan foals, or in the event of inadequate lactation in mares. The Lactofoal formula is adapted to the specific needs of the foal: protein and fat levels specific to the equine species; optimal protein quality; supply of pro- and prebiotics. It comes in powder form which dissolves optimally in water. As the foaling season approaches, consider having a bucket of Lactofoal available.
Talk to your vet about Lactofoal or send us a DM to find out more.

20/01/2025

⭐️ Immunofoal ⭐️
Foals are born without immune defences. It is the mothers colostrum ingested during the 1st 12 hours of life that provides foals with their 1st antibodies (IgG), which will protect them during the 1st 2-3 months of life. Orphan foals or foals unable to suckle, are not the only ones who may require additional IgG intake. If the mare’s colostrum is of poor quality, it may make the foal more vulnerable as their own immunity develops.
Immunofoal is designed to provide additional nutrition support for newborn foals requiring immunoglobulin G (IgG). It can be kept on hand in case of emergencies during the foaling season but can also help to maximise the immune defences of high value foals by giving one bottle on the day of the foals birth.
Ask your vet about Immunofoal or send us a DM to find out more.

19/01/2025

⭐️ Bonutron Start ⭐️
Newborn foals can be fragile and in need of good nutritional support during their first days of life. Bonutron Start contains 17 nutrients, providing an ideal formula for supporting young foals in their first weeks of life. The unique formula contains Vitamin A and D3 and high concentrations of copper and zinc. 1 syringe orally on day 1,3,7 of life is recommended.
Ask your vet about Bonutron Start or send us a DM to find out more 📨

19/01/2025

Delighted to support Killeagh Point To Point 🥳🐎

Thanks a million to Interchem Equine for sponsoring a buckets of goodies for horses who come 1st, 2nd and 3rd in every race today in Killeagh 🐎

17/01/2025

As the foaling season gets underway, we would like to share with you some information on products we feel are essential for the foaling season. High quality nutrition is proven to increase immunity and optimise the foal’s developmental growth.
🐴 Lactofoal
⭐️ In the case of an orphan foal, insufficient lactation of the mare, it is essential to have milk formula available.
⭐️ The formula is adapted to the specific needs of the foal: protein and fat levels specific to the equine species; optimal protein quality; intake of pro- and prebiotics.
🐴 Immunofoal
⭐️ Immunofoal is an essential product to have on hand during the foaling season in case of emergency.
⭐️ You can also maximise the immune defences of high-value foals by giving one bottle of Immunofoal on the day of the foal’s birth.
🐴 Bonutron Start
⭐️ With its 17 nutrients, it is an ideal formula to support the young foal in its first weeks of life.
⭐️ Its formula is distinguished by its Vitamin A and D3 intake and its high concentration of copper and zinc. Copper and zinc are two micro-nutrients that are essential for bone metabolism.
🐴 Bonutron Stud G1-L6
⭐️ Designed to cover the increased needs of pregnant and lactating mares. Enriched with calcium and vitamin D for optimal growth of the unborn foal and milk production.
⭐️ It is recommended to start the product in late gestation from the 9th to the 11th month when fetal development is at its peaks.
⭐️ Continue its use throughout lactation to ensure nutritional demands are met during milk production.
🐴 Precision Microbes Horse and Foal
⭐️Precision Microbes Horse and Foal helps to aid better digestive health when used long term.
⭐️The health of your foal’s gut flora is fragile and can be easily disrupted.
🐴 NoBACZ Navel
⭐️ Patented solution that quickly dries the navel. Desiccates the navel in as little as 2 hours.
⭐️ Cleanses the site.
⭐️ NoBACZ Navel contains a bittering agent to deter licking.
Ask your vet about the range today.

16/01/2025

⭐ Introducing NoBACZ Navel a new innovative product that quickly dries the navel ⭐
NoBACZ Navel contains ethanol, alongside a natural-coloured resin, forming a non-colonisable, waterproof barrier​​. For proper navel care, ensure full coverage of the umbilicus up to the body wall. Dipping is recommended for 360° coverage; if dipping, submerge the entire umbilicus and press the container against the foal’s body. If spraying, cover the full length of the umbilicus, including where it meets the stomach wall.​
Ask your vet about NoBACZ Navel or send us a DM to learn more.

13/01/2025

⭐Competition time⭐️
We have an exciting competition to celebrate Interchem’s sponsorship of Killeagh Point-to-Point on Sunday 19th January, with 3 chances to win for lucky participants 🐴🤞

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🦠 2 Killeagh Point-to-Point tickets
🦠 Precision Microbes Socks
🦠 Precision Microbes Beanie
🦠 Precision Microbes Bucket

To win all you must do is:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post and tag 2 friends in the comments
3️⃣ Share the post to your story and tag us

Competition closes on 15th January 2025 at 9am and three winners will be randomly picked.

Good luck! 🍀

10/01/2025

Winter can be tough on our horses
🐴 The cold and damp weather often lead to stiffness and discomfort in their joints. But don’t worry - Harpagyl is here to help!
Why Harpagyl?
🐴 Supports your horse’s flexibility, even during colder months
🐴 Reduces stiffness and promotes overall comfort
🐴 Made with 50% Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum) which helps reduce stiffness and omega-3 fats to support joint health.
Ask your vet about Harpagyl today! 🐎

08/01/2025

We caught up with Precision Microbes user Ronan Gilvarry before Christmas in his yard in Headford Co. Galway. Ronan gave us an insight into what he gets up on a daily basis, how he got on last year with his ponies and his plans for 2025 with his ponies Dexter Leam Prancer and his new pony Glor Tire Cruise.
Check out what Ronan has to say about his experience with Precision Microbes Horse and Foal.

07/01/2025

Horses naturally graze throughout the day, producing saliva to help buffer stomach acid. Modern feeding practices, where horses are often fed two or three meals in stables, can lead to gastric ulcers, colic, and stress-related behaviours. To mimic natural grazing, it’s best to feed horses forage every 6-8 hours. Since this may not be practical for all yards, slow feeders can help extend eating time between meals.
Feeding schedules should prioritise smaller, frequent meals, especially when feeding large amounts of concentrates, to prevent digestive issues like colic. When possible, feed hay before concentrates and offer hay ad lib to keep horses occupied longer.
Group feeding, can pose challenges such as dominant horses overeating and submissive horses not getting enough. It’s important to group horses by nutritional needs. Individual feeding ensures each horse receives a personalised feed.
Precision Microbes complementary feed supplement is a mixture of aromatic herbs that are lactic acid fermented with a special blend of lactic acid bacteria. It is specifically designed for long-term use to support the gut microbiome and optimise gut health necessary for forage digestion and overall digestive health. Nutritional supplements are not a substitute for a well-balanced diet with adequate forage and optimal feeding practices.
Ask your vet if you can make any improvement in your horse’s nutritional management and ask if Precision Microbes is right for your horse or pony.

03/01/2025

It’s cold out ❄️🥶 Makes sure you wrap up over the next couple of days. Here our some of our tips for caring for your horse during the cold snap.
Most horses cope well in cold weather, but you may need to consider additional care. Some horses might need support like rugs, additional forage so carefully consider each horse’s needs.
🐴 Check daily for signs that your horse may be cold 🥶 If your horse is cold to touch you may need to consider a rug or an heavier rug. It may not be necessary to rug your horse. Research has shown that over-rugging can cause your horse to become hot, sweaty and damp, which can cause infections and rug rub. If you do rug your horse, check whether they are too warm.
🐴 Consider feeding additional hay. One of the ways horses will keep themselves warm is by grazing more. By digesting the fibre in their diet horses generate heat for themselves.
🐴 Provide a constant supply of water. It is important your horse has clean water that isn’t frozen at all time’s. Horses tend to drink less in winter which increases their risk of impaction colic. Putting out warmer water can help ensure your horse is drinking enough.
🐴 Finally assess your horse’s body condition regularly. It’s natural for horses to lose a little weight over winter compared to warmer months. However, if they are dropping a significant amount of weight, it may indicate they are not able to regulate their own temperature or have a health condition.

Speak to your vet if you have any concerns. Do you have any tips to share. Let us know in the comments ⬇️