Natural substance

Apfel

Malus domestica

Short profile in progress — full depth follows step by step.

Mechanism

Der Apfel liefert lösliche Ballaststoffe in Form von Pektin, Fruchtzucker (Fructose und Glucose), Kalium und Vitamin C. Pektin wird als quellender, schleimhautbedeckender Ballaststoff diskutiert. In der Praxis dient der Apfel überwiegend als schmackhaftes Leckerli oder Trägermittel (Futtermittel-VO 767/2009).

Cautions

· Hoher Zuckergehalt - für Pferde mit EMS, Insulindysregulation oder Hufrehe-Risiko ungeeignet bzw. streng begrenzen
· Ganze Äpfel bergen Schluck-/Erstickungsgefahr - zerkleinern
· Apfelkerne enthalten Amygdalin; große Mengen Kerngehäuse meiden
· Keine Heilaussage

Sources

VO (EG) 767/2009Verordnung (EG) Nr. 767/2009 - Inverkehrbringen und Verwendung von Futtermitteln

Equiterna Score

55/100

solid

Science4.4/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety6.6/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

DosageAls Leckerli in Maßen; zerkleinert füttern und den Zuckergehalt berücksichtigen.

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidenceemerging

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

“Nothing forced can ever be beautiful.”

Xenophon · On Horsemanship (c. 365 BC)

Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is source-attributed (PubMed, specialist journals, NRC/GfE, EU regulations) and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.

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