Do Pectin and Lecithins Help Equine Gastric Health?
Clair Thunes, PhD
February 12, 2018
Many gastric-support supplements include pectin and lecithins. Find out how they might help horses with EGUS.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Many gastric-support supplements include pectin and lecithins. Find out how they might help horses with EGUS.
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