How It Works in Horses
Cation exchange and adsorption in the digestive tract
Mycotoxin Adsorption
Clinoptilolite has a documented affinity for aflatoxin and reduced aflatoxin M1 in the milk of cows fed it (Katsoulos et al., 2016)
Ammonium Capture
The high CEC (150–200 meq/100 g) captures ammonium in the digestive tract; in horses, there are no studies indicating a production benefit or establishing a dose
Safety Assessed
EFSA considered clinoptilolite safe for all animal species at up to 1% of complete feed (EFSA FEEDAP, 2013)
Applications in Equines
Use as an adsorbent in horse feed
Toxin Adsorption
Continuous use of 50–100 g/day, to adsorb mycotoxins and ammonia in the digestive tract, with documented affinity for aflatoxin. Recommended for horses on diets at risk of mycotoxin contamination.
* Reference doses. They may be reviewed by qualified professionals, such as veterinarians, agronomists, animal scientists, chemists and food engineers, among others, since professional titles and qualifications vary between countries; local regulatory bodies may also set their own limits.
Technical Specifications for Equines
| Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) | 150-200 meq/100g |
| Mechanism of Action | Adsorption of toxins and ammonia (cation exchange) |
| Dosage Adult Horses | 50-100 g/day* |
| Dosage Foals | 25-50 g/day* |
| Administration Method | Mixed into feed |
| Safety | Anticaking agent and adsorbent used as a feed additive — check local regulations |
* Reference doses. They may be reviewed by qualified professionals, such as veterinarians, agronomists, animal scientists, chemists and food engineers, among others, since professional titles and qualifications vary between countries; local regulatory bodies may also set their own limits.
Scientific Studies
The few studies published in horses evaluated only blood parameters or used mixtures with other materials; there is no evidence of a production benefit, and no dose has been established by studies in the species
Frequently Asked Questions
* Reference doses. They may be reviewed by qualified professionals, such as veterinarians, agronomists, animal scientists, chemists and food engineers, among others, since professional titles and qualifications vary between countries; local regulatory bodies may also set their own limits.