Kohnke's Gastro Coat

Natural Gastric Support Supplement

Kohnke's Own Gastro-Coat is a natural, multi-action gastric-support supplement developed by Dr John Kohnke to help maintain stomach comfort, healthy digestive function and normal appetite in horses.

Designed for horses facing training, competition, travel, high-concentrate diets and other challenges to gastric health, including picky eaters and gastrically sensitive horses.

An economical daily supplement for ongoing support, which may also be used alongside veterinary treatment for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS).

Supporting the Equine Stomach

The horse's stomach produces acid continuously. Performance horses face extra challenges from:

• Intensive training and competition
• Long periods without forage
• High-concentrate or high-starch diets
• Travel and changes in routine
• Limited turnout
• Reduced appetite and management-related stress

Multi-Action Gastric Support

Gastro-Coat's naturally derived ingredients are selected to support gastric comfort, normal digestive processes, healthy stomach function, chewing and feeding behaviour, appetite and small intestinal function. Adequate forage is especially important, as chewing stimulates saliva – part of the horse's natural defence against gastric acidity.

Signs Sometimes Associated with Gastric Problems

• Sensitivity around the girth
• Reduced, inconsistent or picky appetite
• Reluctance to go forward
• Changes in behaviour
• Poor condition or reduced performance
• Discomfort associated with feeding or exercise

These signs are not specific to ulcers and can have many causes, so persistent changes should be investigated by a veterinarian.

Gastro-Coat & EGUS Treatment

EGUS encompasses different types of gastric disease, and veterinarians may prescribe medications such as omeprazole. Gastro-Coat is a nutritional supplement, not an ulcer medication, and may be used alongside a veterinarian-directed program. Do not stop or replace prescribed medication without consulting your veterinarian.

Management Tips

• Provide frequent access to forage and avoid long periods without food
• Provide adequate turnout where practical
• Divide concentrates into smaller meals and avoid excess starch and sugar
• Offer forage before exercise where appropriate
• Keep a consistent routine and continuous access to clean water

Ideal For

• Racehorses, performance and competition horses
• Travelling horses
• Picky eaters
• Horses on concentrate-rich diets
• Gastrically sensitive horses needing long-term support

Key Benefits

• Supports normal gastric health and stomach comfort
• Supports the stomach and small intestine
• Helps maintain normal appetite
• Multi-action, naturally derived formula
• Economical for ongoing daily use
• Can be used alongside veterinary ulcer management

Directions

Feed according to the current Kohnke's Own directions on the label. If unsure, consult your veterinarian or Kohnke's Own.

Complete Gastric Support

Gastro-Coat offers an economical, natural way to support stomach comfort, digestion and appetite in hardworking horses.

Gastro-Coat is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis or treatment of gastric ulceration – suspected EGUS should be discussed with your veterinarian, who may recommend gastroscopy. Persistent loss of appetite, recurrent colic, unexplained weight loss or significant behavioural changes require veterinary assessment.