Bonpard Enteral Nutrition - for nasogastric feeding of horses that cannot or do not want to eat
Horses that cannot or will not eat due to surgery or serious illness need to be provided with essential nutrients to support recovery. In particular, water, energy, electrolytes, protein and vitamins are important for these horses. Nutrients can be administered to these horses via a nasogastric tube, often using pellets dissolved in water that can easily clog up the nasogastric tube.
Bonpard has developed a product that contains the most important nutrients for ill horses and can be easily administered through a nasogastric tube.
What is Bonpard Enteral Nutrition?
Enteral Nutrition is intended for nasogastric feeding of sick horses that do not want to eat and horses that (temporarily) cannot eat. Bonpard Enteral Nutrition contains rapidly absorbable energy, high quality protein and sufficient minerals and vitamins to support recovery. Bonpard Enteral Nutrition is available in a package containing 7,5 kg feed – enough to feed a Shetland pony for a week.
For which indications can I use Bonpard Enteral Nutrition?
Bonpard Enteral Nutrition is intended for horses after intensive surgery or severe illness, such as hyperlipemia, that cannot or do not want to eat. Bonpard Enteral Nutrition can also be applied, for example, in horses recovering from jaw fractures or horses with severe cases of strangles.
For horses that are seriously ill and are unwilling or unable to eat much, feed is needed that in small doses still provides a reasonable contribution to the horse's nutritional requirements. Feed can also help improve recovery after surgery, as fiber, as well as glucose or salt absorption, stimulates digestion and induces appetite.
What ingredients does Bonpard Enteral Nutrition contain?
Bonpard Enteral Nutrition contains rapidly absorbable energy, high quality protein and an appropriate amount of essential minerals and vitamins.
Dextrose is very rapidly absorbable in the small intestine and provides the horse with energy easily. In cases of hyperlipaemia, the insulin level rise in response to the high sugar content will stop fat breakdown.
The product contains sufficient protein to meet the nutritional requirements of the horse. Casein is a high-quality protein source with high digestibility, it is a recommended protein source for critically ill horses.
The fat content of Bonpard Enteral Nutrition is very low (1%), for the indication hyperlipaemia a low fat content is essential.
When using Bonpard Enteral Nutrition, the horse gets all the nutrients it needs with the exception of fiber.
How is Bonpard Enteral Nutrition used?
Bonpard Enteral Nutrition is administered by nasogastric tube 4 times daily. The product is therefore only suitable for use by a veterinarian in a clinic setting. The fiber content is very low, prolonged use is detrimental to intestinal passage and intestinal flora. Therefore, the product is only suitable for temporary use.
Bonpard Enteral Nutrition - available for all countries
Bonpard Enteral Nutrition is a unique product, allowing enteral feeding to be applied to horses. In the past, Bonpard Enteral Nutrition was recently only available in the Netherlands. To make this product more accessible to international veterinarians who also benefit from this product, a change was recently made. The labeling now includes English product information and a QR code that redirects to German, Spanish and French product information. So all veterinarians are now able to use Bonpard Enteral Nutrition to help a horse in critical condition.
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