Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Highlights
Studies conducted at Kentucky Equine Research have demonstrated the positive effects Triacton has on bone density and buffering capacity of the stomach and hindgut.
Triacton supports health in three research-proven ways: increasing bone density for skeletal strength, buffering stomach acid to bolster gastric health and reduce the incidence of ulcers, and moderating the pH of the hindgut to prevent acidosis.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Animal Species
- Why should I use Triacton for my horse
- Contains BMC™, a novel source of calcium shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of the mineral, including calcium carbonate
- Includes an array of other bone-building nutrients, including magnesium, boron, silicone, iodine, zinc, and manganese, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and K, which are important for bone health
- Provides a research-proven stomach buffer, which reduces acidity and decreases the likelihood of gastric ulcer formation
- Supports the beneficial microorganism population of the cecum and colon by minimizing the acidity of the hindgut
- Includes yeast for further hindgut support and improved fiber digestion
- Supplies chelated minerals for optimal absorption
- Helps increase bone density in young, growing horses and athletic horses, which is especially important for horses involved in intense training such as racehorses, three-day-event horses, polo ponies, and other horses required to work at speed
- Delivers a highly digestible source of minerals and vitamins in an easy-to-feed pellet
- Feeding Directions
Feed 120 g per day to mature horses, and 60-120 g to growing horses.
In racehorses, we recommend stopping this product 24 hours prior to racing. Why?
Regulations for specific substances vary by racing jurisdiction. We recommend that all supplements be discontinued at least 24 hours prior to racing and that horse trainers and managers check with their specific jurisdiction prior to using any feed additives or supplements in the lead-up to racing.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Facts
Bone Density
Studies conducted at Kentucky Equine Research with Triacton demonstrated an increase in bone density among Thoroughbreds in race training. Horses receiving 120 grams per day of Triacton for 90 days had a threefold greater increase in dorsal (shin) cortical bone density compared to the horses that received a placebo (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Dorsal cannon bone density in Thoroughbred racehorses
Nutritional Buffer
In order to optimize the health and efficiency of the gastrointestinal tract, the pH of the stomach and hindgut must be controlled. If these environments become too acidic, horses are prone to gastric ulcers and hindgut acidosis. Limestone, known also as calcium carbonate, is commonly used as a source of calcium in equine supplements and fortified feeds. However, this form has a limited capacity to regulate or buffer pH. Triacton contains a different source of calcium and several other highly bioavailable minerals that provide greater buffering capacity than limestone to effectively suppress acidity throughout the digestive tract.
Gastric Buffer
Excessive acidity in the stomach is a primary factor in the development of gastric ulcers in horses. Signs of gastric ulcers include poor appetite, teeth-grinding, dull coat, and changes in disposition. Laboratory studies at Kentucky Equine Research have shown that when Triacton is added to feed it increases buffering capacity twofold in acidic conditions typically seen in the stomach (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Triacton increases buffering capacity twofold in typical gastric pH ranges.
Hindgut Buffer
Overproduction of acid in the cecum and colon can lead to hindgut acidosis. This often occurs in horses fed high-grain intakes or fructan-rich forage. Signs of hindgut acidosis are loose or inconsistent manure, occasional colic, and stereotypic behaviors such as wood-chewing and stall-walking. Acute hindgut acidosis can lead to intestinal damage and laminitis. In studies at Kentucky Equine Research, BMC® (Buffered Mineral Complex), the calcium source in Triacton, improved hindgut buffering capacity by 54%. (Figure 3).
Figure 3. BMC, one of the key ingredients in Triacton, improves hindgut buffering capacity by 54%.
Triacton supports health in three research-proven ways: increasing bone density for skeletal strength, buffering stomach acid to bolster gastric health and reduce the incidence of ulcers, and moderating the pH of the hindgut to prevent acidosis. Triple-action Triacton is a pelleted, palatable supplement designed to be fed twice a day.