Wallace H. Liberman, DVM Panorama Farm, Redding, CA
Printed in The American Hanoverian magazine in the Summer of '91.
 

In the past seven years, I have been using Equizyme in my veterinary practice. For six years, I have been a strictly Equine practitioner and have used Equizyme extensively. In this time, I have developed the various ways to use the product with great success.

Equizyme is an all natural feed supplement that contains four major and several minor enzymes as well as amino acids that aid in the digestion of feedstuffs consumed by the horse. it is not a probiotic as it contains no bacteria, although it is very good to feed with probiotics. The enzymes and amino acids are a very stable fermentation product of the yeast, Aspergillus oryzae, that are harvested and placed on a bran flake. This is a natural production process rather than synthetic. High quality enzymes and amino acids are the result and these are utilized well by the horse. This is a big reason for the quality feet, hair coat, eye and bone as well as all of the other high protein demand tissues. These enzymes and amino acids in combination with vitamins, mineral micronutrients and buffers, stimulate the growth of beneficial cecal and colonic bacteria. It is this process that keeps fermentation proper, therefore, the pH environment stays out of the acidic range.

The diagnosis of acidosis of the cecum and colon indicates that through poor nutrition, poor management and disease states, the pH of the cecum and colon has decreased. This results in intestinal irritability, therefore, hepatic (liver) toxicosis, poor digestion and a predisposition to colic. We seem to prevent a lot of simple colics with the regular daily use of Equizyme. When the digestive environment is correct, all feeds are utilized more efficiently, and the outward appearance of the horse reflects this, as seen particularly in the feet. Growing feet on bad footed horses is always a topic of discussion. A "by-product" of Equizyme usage are good feet. The reason reflects back to the digestive aid ability of Equizyme. When the environment of the cecum and the colon are correct, so will be the feet. In addition, acids are all present to result in quality hoof corium. Most noticeable is the "Equizyme Line" seen in the hoof wall as the foot grows out. This is reflective of the quality corium tissues that are created in the hoof. When coupled with proper foot balance and shoeing practices, horses on Equizyme look and feel their best.

I practice in a known selenium deficient geographical location. We formulated Equizyme to protect from selenium related diseases with 2 mg of sodium selenite per 1 ounce serving. This can be manufactured with more or less depending on your particular area.

Equizyme is a blood building conditioner and a digestive aid needed and utilized by the Equine athlete as well as maintaining brood stock. Equizyme is complemented by tow other products: Hi Calcium major mineral (Ca source is oyster shell flour), and Hi Phosphorus major mineral (P source is monosodium phosphate), that can be added to the diet of individuals requiring additional supplementation at the discretion of the veterinarian. Why is Equizyme different from other similar products? The use of high quality feed constituents, quality control in the manufacturing process, excellent palatability and most importantly, the product positively affects the most delicate but significant part of the horse, the digestive tract. It is paramount for the veterinarian to apply these products within the nutritional program of the individual horse or herd.

Wallace H. Liberman, D.V.M

Panorama Farm Veterinary Medicine
(530)221-7004
1400 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
 

Wallace H. Liberman, D.V.M.
(916)221-7004 or FAX (916)221-0345

In the past twelve years, I have been using Equizyme in my veterinary practice. For ten years, I have been strictly an Equine practitioner and have used Equizyme extensively. During this time, I have developed various ways to use the product with great success.

Equizyme is an all natural feed supplement that contains the products of culturing the yeasts: Aspergillus oryze and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, combined with a sulfated buffering system. These highest quality trace minerals activate enzymes to help perform essential functions in the body. this aids in the digestion of feed consumed by the horse. It is not a probiotic as it contains no bacteria, although it is very good to feed with probiotics. The amino acids area a very stable fermentation product of the yeast culture that are harvested and placed on a bran flake. This is a natural production process rather than a synthetic. This is a big reason for the quality feet, hair coat, eye and bone as well as all of the other high protein demand tissues. These amino acids in combination with vitamins, mineral micronutrients and buffers, stimulate the growth of beneficial cecal and colonic bacteria. It is this process that keeps fermentation proper, therefore, the pH environment stays out of the acidic range. I theorize the bacteria produced under the more neutral pH will utilize these enzymes and amino acids and even produce more. As well, there is the addition of high quality vitamins A, D, E, and B complex. I practice in a known selenium deficient geographical location. We formulated Equizyme to protect from selenium related diseases with 2 mg of sodium selenite per 1 ounce serving.

The diagnosis of "acidosis of the cecum and colon", indicates through poor nutrition, poor management and disease states, the pH of the cecum and colon has decreased. The bacteria that live in this acid pH are gas forming bacteria that do not ferment food well.

this results in intestinal irritability, therefore, hepatic (liver) toxicosis, poor digestion and a predisposition to colic. We help prevent a lot of simple colics with the regular daily use of Equizyme. When the digestive environment is correct, all feeds are utilized more efficiently and the outward appearance of the horse reflects efficiently and the outward appearance of the horse reflects this, as seen particularly in the feet. Growing feet on a bad-footed horses is always a topic of discussion. Stimulation of quality foot tissues is not just a function of Biotin or Methionine (both of which are in Equizyme) but rather a reflection of a healthy fermentative environment of the cecum and colon. The reason reflects back to the digestive aid ability of Equizyme. When the environment of the cecum and colon are correct, so will be the feet. Most noticeable is the "Equizyme Line" seen in the hoof wall as the foot grows out. This is reflective of the quality corium tissues that are created in the hoof and can be seen above this line. When coupled with proper foot balance and showing practices, horses on Equizyme look and feel their best.

Equizyme is a blood building conditioner and a digestive aid needed and utilized by the Equine athlete as well as maintaining brood stock. Equizyme is complemented by two other products, Hi Cal major mineral (Calcium source is oyster shell flour), and Hi Phos major mineral (Phosphorous source is monosodium phosphate), that can be added to diet of individuals requiring additional supplementation at the discretion of the veterinarian. Phosphorus is very important as most horses are deficient due to the excessive amount of Calcium from alfalfa. Why is Equizyme different from other similar products? The use of high quality feed constituents, quality control in the manufacturing process, excellent palatability and most importantly, the product positively affects the most delicate but significant part of the horse, the digestive tract. It is paramount for the veterinarian to apply these products within the nutritional program of the individual horse or herd as nothing is a panacea.

We formulated a newer product called Equi-Flax. This is composed of ground Flax Seed Meal, Equizyme and Monosodium Phosphate. This product is designed for the use in Sport Horses, Catabolic Horses needing to gain weight and Geriatric Horses. The Flax is rich in the essential fatty acids Omega 3, Gamma Lineolenic Acid, and Omega 6, Lineolenic Acid. These vital nutrients are like an oxygen magnet helping in the transport of oxygen across cell membranes. As well, they are the precursors for prostaglandins (hormone like, short lived substances which regulate many functions of all tissues on a moment to moment basis). They help regulate chromosome (DNA) stability, and help buffer excessive acid or base (alkaline). The Monosodium Phosphate is an absorbable source of phosphorus. I have been very pleased with the results of this product as we feed it on a daily basis to all horses at Panorama Farm as well as the veterinary case load.