Cellulose

Beta-1,4-Glucan-Ballaststoff · Rohfaser (Celluloseanteil)

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Mechanism

Cellulose ist ein beta-1,4-verknuepftes Glucose-Polymer der pflanzlichen Zellwand; Pferde spalten es nicht enzymatisch, sondern ueber die Symbiose-Flora im Dickdarm. Physiologisch wird der Beitrag zu Kauzeit, Saettigung und Darmmotorik diskutiert (vgl. NRC 2007, GEH-Empfehlungen). Analytisch Teil der Rohfaser- bzw. Geruestsubstanzfraktion nach VO 767/2009.

Cautions

· Ersetzt kein strukturiertes Raufutter
· Hoher Anteil unloeslicher Faser kann Schmackhaftigkeit/Verdaulichkeit senken

Sources

NRC 2007NRC - Nutrient Requirements of Horses (2007)

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

Equiterna Score

74/100

solid

Science7.3/10

Practical experience7/10

Safety7.8/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

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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 isolierter Zulage-Richtwert; Strukturfaser primaer ueber Raufutter (>1,5 kg Heu/100 kg KM). Reine Cellulose-Zulagen ca. 50-200 g/Tier/Tag (~600 kg) als Traegerfaser diskutiert.

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidencemoderate

Usage note

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