Probiotic

Lactobacillus

Lactic acid bacteria

Mechanism

Laktobazillen sind milchsäurebildende Bakterien, die als Probiotika zur Stabilisierung des Darmmilieus eingesetzt werden — etwa bei Rationsumstellungen, nach Antibiose oder bei Durchfallneigung. Beim Pferd ist die Studienlage zu klinischen Endpunkten heterogen; nur lebensfähige, zugelassene Stämme sind sinnvoll.

Cautions

· Nur zugelassene/lebensfähige Stämme (VO (EG) 1831/2003)

Sources

JEVSProbiotics and equine hindgut microbiota — review

PMID:29790614Ströbel et al. 2018 (J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr) — Probiotika bei Fohlendurchfall (RCT, kein Nutzen)

PMID:25903509Schoster et al. 2015 (JVIM) — Probiotikum bei Fohlen, Clostridien-Shedding (RCT)

Equiterna Score

61/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety8.4/10

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.

Dosageproduct-specific (CFU/day per authorisation)

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidenceemerging

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Colic Risk (Prevention) →probiotic to stabilise the gut flora (prevention)

Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFWS) →probiotic to support a stable gut flora (adjunctive)

Sand Colic (Sand Enteropathy) →probiotic to stabilise the gut flora after veterinary treatment (adjunctive)

Dysbiosis / Disturbed Microbiome →probiotic to support a balanced gut flora

Diarrhea →probiotic to support the gut flora (adjunctive)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lactobacillus a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Lactobacillus as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Lactobacillus allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Lactobacillus is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Lactobacillus?

Stated in the profile: product-specific (CFU/day per authorisation). This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Lactobacillus?

The profile cites: JEVS, PMID:29790614, and PMID:25903509.

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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