Ulser Lite
A low calorie fibre feed with added herbs, yeast and prebiotics to promote digestive health
£18.85+ delivery from £4.98
97 in stock
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Key Features
- A soft, tasty blend of British grown, chopped, precision-dried grass and high-quality oat straw for maximum fibre content whilst being low in calories
- Alfalfa pellets are included due to their high levels of naturally occurring and bio-available calcium which helps maintain a healthy gastric environment
- Naturally high in fibre, but low in calories (8MJ/kg), sugar (6%) and starch (2%)
- A unique blend of herbs including oregano, cinnamon, ginger, rosemary and thyme are added to enhance palatability
- Contains our ‘biotics’ package of pre-, pro- and postbiotics for some TLC – Tummy Loving Care!
- A very light dressing of British-grown rapeseed oil is added to promote coat shine
- Approved by BETA for horses and ponies prone to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
- Free from molasses, artificial flavours, preservatives and binders. Non-GM
Why feed Dengie Ulser Lite?
Our team of nutritionists have developed Ulser Lite to help find the balance between supplying sufficient fibre for good doers to maintain gastric health without promoting excessive weight gain. Recent studies have shown that using straw as part of the ration does not increase the risk of gastric ulcers (Jansson et al, 2021) and provides a valuable source of low calorie fibre. The inclusion of grass alongside the straw aids palatability and ensures the feed is soft and palatable.
Top Tips for Feeding the Ulcer Prone Good Do-er
- Make fibre the foundation of the diet, both long stem and short chop, topping up with a supplement or balancer to provide a balanced ration
- Keep fibre intake as maximal as possible whilst managing bodyweight by using late cut hay and other lower calorie fibre sources such as Ulser Lite
- Feed regular forage feeds split into as many small meals as possible when your horse is not at grass leaving a larger quantity overnight
- Feed a small alfalfa based meal prior to exercising
- Make sure your horse has constant access to water
For more information or advice on feeding the ulcer prone good doer please call our Feedline on 01621 841188 or fill in our Feed Advice Form.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Typical analysis (%) ‘as fed’
| Digestible Energy | 8MJ/kg |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 10 |
| Crude Oil & Fats | 3.5 |
| Crude Ash (minerals) | 9 |
| Crude Fibre | 30 |
| Naturally Occurring Sugar | 6 |
| Starch | 2 |
Ingredients
Chopped oat straw, chopped grass, grass pellets, alfalfa pellets, rapeseed oil, postbiotics, yeast, prebiotics, herbs (oregano, cinnamon, ginger, rosemary and thyme)
The visual appearance of the actual product may vary due to environmental conditions during growth and time of harvest.
Ulser Lite comes in a 20kg bale
Feeding Guidelines
How To Get The Most Out Of Feeding Ulser Lite
Dengie Ulser Lite is a straight feed and so can be used in the bucket feed to slow consumption of balancers, mixes and cubes which is beneficial for digestive health. Any level can be fed but between 500g and 1kg per 100kgs bodyweight per day is a practical range when added to the bucket feed.
Although abundant in natural nutrients a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement or balancer should be fed alongside to ensure the diet is balanced. Ulser Lite may be fed dry, dampened with water or a soaked mash product, such as Dengie Alfa-Beet can be added.
If using as a hay replacer – feed the same weight of Dengie Ulser Lite as the forage you are replacing on a dry matter basis. Feeding 1.5kgs per 100kgs bodyweight will provide 1.5% of the horse’s bodyweight as forage per day on an as fed basis.
One Stubbs scoop holds approximately 400g.
Case Studies
A satisfying generous feed without excess calories!
Dengie Ulser Lite gives Yogi a satisfying generous feed without excess calories, supports gastric health, he’s got plenty of energy for his eventing and training and a settled calm outlook when competing.
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Purdy is proving she has everything it takes to shine
Six-year-old Purdy, owned by Amy Roberts is already proving she has everything it takes to shine. Supported by a Dengie diet of Ulser Lite keeps her feeling fantastic – full of energy, spark, and her signature sass – Purdy is thriving.
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Keeping weight in check, whilst providing energy to fuel work
Banksy is an 18-year-old, 15.3hh Irish Sports Horse owned by YouTube Vlogger, Tina Wallace – Life on the Left Rein. Banksy weighs 562kg with a fat score of 3.5 and despite competing at BE90-100 he has always been a good doer.
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Provides energy without promoting weight gain
Despite her active routine, Pearl is a very good doer so needs a low-calorie ration to help keep her looking trim. Ulser Lite provides Pearl with plenty of slow-release energy and stamina for her workload without promoting weight gain.
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Perfect for a fussy good doer with a history of ulcers
Despite being a good doer, Spirit can also be quite fussy too. His owner Liz has tried various ulcer friendly feeds in the past but as they are typically higher calorie it resulted in unwanted weight gain, that was until they trialled Ulser Lite.
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A challenge to manage weight and ulcers
Amber was kept on an ulcer friendly diet after being scoped clear, but being a good doer she started to gain too much weight. This was a particular concern as Amber has arthritis in her hocks and a previous stifle injury, plus the increased risk of laminitis.
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Concerned about ulcers and maintaining a healthy weight
Otto is a 6-year-old Irish Sports Horse owned and ridden by Amy Roberts. With Otto being a good doer, Amy was keen to reduce his weight to avoid putting excess strain on his joints, however at the same time she was concerned about the risk of gastric ulcers.
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Lost the excess weight and performing better than ever
Freddie has lost the excess weight he was carrying and is looking and performing the best he ever has!
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FAQs
What is the difference between Dengie Ulser Lite and Healthy Tummy?
Both Dengie Healthy Tummy and Ulser Lite have been formulated with the ulcer-prone horse in mind and so are high in fibre and low in sugar and starch. They both contain added digestive support including prebiotics and yeast for gut health, and also carry the BETA Feed Approval Mark for horses prone to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. However, whilst Healthy Tummy is targeted at horses needing extra support in maintaining their weight and condition, Ulser Lite is the ideal choice for good doers or overweight horses and ponies who don’t need the extra calories supplied by Healthy Tummy. Healthy Tummy also contains added vitamins and minerals meaning that no balancers or supplements are required if it is fed at the recommended daily quantity. In contrast, Ulser Lite is a straight fibre feed, meaning it contains no added vitamins and minerals so can be fed at any level alongside a balancer or supplement.
My horse doesn’t have ulcers – is Dengie Ulser Lite still suitable?
Absolutely! Dengie Ulser Lite is suitable for any horse or pony needing a low calorie fibre feed.
Can horses with ulcers eat straw?
Yes, straw is a suitable fibre source even for the ulcer prone horse and studies have found that replacing up to half the forage ration with straw did not increase the risk of ulcers. Low calorie fibre feeds that contain straw, such as Dengie Ulser Lite are particularly suitable for the ulcer prone good do-er as they allow a larger amount of feed to be fed for maximum chew time.
Can I still feed a digestive aid alongside?
Yes, it is absolutely fine to feed Ulser Lite alongside an additional digestive supplement.
Can Dengie Ulser Lite be used as a forage replacer?
Yes, Dengie Ulser Lite can be fed as a total forage replacer in place of the same weight of hay. More information on forage replacers can be found here but please contact our Nutrition Team for individual advice.
Alana –
I needed a feed that was suitable for my 20 year old pony who is prone to gastric ulcers, but doesn’t need the excess calories that your typical ulcer friendly feed provides, and also suitable to feed to my growing 2 year old.
We don’t have much room in our feed room so I had to make sure that whatever I chose would suit them both and after some research I came across this feed.
My 20 year old is a good doer and therefore doesn’t need the extra calories and he’s also prone to hotting up on anything remotely conditioning.
My 2 year old is still growing and putting all his energy into doing so, but he also has a sensitive tummy and therefore I need to be careful with what I feed him.
This feed ticks the box for both my boys – they eagerly whinny for their feeds, both hoover up the feed and look fabulous without any excess weight. The feed smells absolutely divine when you open the bag and each time I open my feed bin, it has that delicious aroma which I put down to being the wonderful herbs that are included. The pellets keep the boys interested and rooting around eagerly in their buckets trying to find them, and I can relax knowing that they are getting the best feed I can give them.