Enzyme

Cellulase

Endo-1,4-beta-Glucanase

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Mechanism

Cellulase baut Cellulose der pflanzlichen Zellwände ab, die das Pferd selbst nicht enzymatisch spalten kann. Diesen Faserabbau leistet physiologisch die mikrobielle Flora des Dickdarms. Zugesetzte Cellulase soll den Zellwandaufschluss ergänzen; die Wirksamkeit oral zugeführter, pH- und protease-empfindlicher Enzyme im Verdauungstrakt des Pferdes ist umstritten (Fütterungsliteratur; Futtermittel-VO 767/2009).

Cautions

· Stabilität und Wirksamkeit oral zugeführter Cellulase im Pferdedarm umstritten
· Kein Ersatz für qualitativ hochwertiges Raufutter
· Keine Heilaussage

Sources

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

Equiterna Score

57/100

solid

Science4.4/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7.2/10

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.

DosageKein etablierter Richtwert beim Pferd; maßgeblich ist die deklarierte Enzymaktivität je kg Futter (Herstellerangabe).

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.

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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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