Microorganisms in the gut assist in the digestion of feedstuffs, help protect the animal from infections, and some microbes even synthesize and provide essential nutrients to their animal host. Tellus™ microbes in domesticated animals contribute to digestion, to produce vitamin K, they promote development of the animals’ immune system and detoxifies harmful chemicals.
Tellus™ microbes contribute to the adaptability and fitness of animal hosts by regulating processes related to digestion, reproduction, infection resistance and more.
For equine the midge bites the horse’s skin and saliva triggers an allergic reaction causing intense itching and skin irritation. Not all horses and ponies react to “Culiciodes” midge saliva, explaining why only some animals develop “SweetItch” despite exposure to the same environment and similar management practices.