Arbalou Cush – Botanical Supplement for Senior Horses

A comprehensive blend of 18 botanicals, developed to complement the nutritional management of ageing horses.

Arbalou Cush is a complementary feed formulated with a carefully selected combination of plants, including chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus), spirulina, milk thistle, dandelion, artichoke, nettle and horsetail.

Designed for daily feeding, this botanical formula is particularly suited to owners looking for additional nutritional support for senior horses, including those diagnosed with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as equine Cushing's disease.

Arbalou Cush is not a treatment for PPID and does not replace veterinary medication.

Why Choose Arbalou Cush?

• 18 botanical ingredients in a comprehensive plant-based formula.

• Chasteberry (Vitex): a plant traditionally used in herbal preparations, including those marketed for senior horses.

• Milk thistle and artichoke: botanicals traditionally associated with digestive and hepatobiliary support.

• Spirulina and alfalfa: nutritional ingredients containing naturally occurring proteins and micronutrients.

• Horsetail and nettle: plants used in traditional botanical nutrition.

• Cold-granulated formula: convenient for daily feeding.

• Made in France.

• Available in 1 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg tubs.

Nutritional Support for Horses with PPID

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), often referred to as equine Cushing's disease, is an age-associated endocrine disorder affecting the pituitary gland.

Common signs include:

• An unusually long or curly coat and delayed shedding.

• Loss of muscle mass and changes in body condition.

• Increased drinking and urination.

• Excessive sweating.

• Greater susceptibility to infections.

• An increased risk of laminitis, particularly when insulin dysregulation is also present.

Veterinary diagnosis generally involves clinical assessment and appropriate endocrine testing, including plasma ACTH measurement.

Pergolide is the established medical treatment for PPID. Nutritional management, appropriate hoof care and regular veterinary monitoring are also important.

Arbalou Cush may be included in the horse's feeding programme as a botanical complementary feed, provided its ingredients are suitable for the individual animal.

A Blend of 18 Botanicals

Arbalou Cush contains a combination of plants traditionally used in equine herbal nutrition.

Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)

Chasteberry is one of the best-known botanical ingredients associated with nutritional supplements marketed for horses with PPID.

However, clinical evidence does not establish that chasteberry reliably controls ACTH levels or replaces pergolide treatment.

Milk Thistle, Artichoke and Dandelion

These plants have a long history of traditional use in digestive and hepatobiliary herbal preparations.

Their inclusion provides botanical diversity, although specific clinical benefits of this combination in horses with PPID have not been established.

Spirulina and Alfalfa

Spirulina and alfalfa are nutritional ingredients that naturally contain a range of nutrients.

Their contribution should be considered alongside the horse's complete diet.

Horsetail, Nettle and Blackcurrant Leaves

These plants are traditionally used in botanical preparations associated with general nutritional and musculoskeletal support.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arbalou Cush

What is Cushing's disease in horses?

Equine Cushing's disease, more accurately called Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is an endocrine disorder that mainly affects older horses. It involves changes in the pituitary gland and is commonly associated with abnormal coat growth, muscle loss and an increased risk of laminitis.

Can Arbalou Cush replace pergolide?

No. Pergolide is an established veterinary treatment for PPID. Arbalou Cush is a botanical complementary feed and has not been clinically demonstrated to control the disease or replace prescribed medication.

Does Arbalou Cush contain chasteberry (Vitex)?

Yes. Chasteberry, also known as Vitex agnus-castus, is included in the botanical formula. Although it has been investigated in relation to equine PPID, its clinical effectiveness remains unproven.

Can horses with PPID eat regular feed?

Their diet should be adapted to their body condition, forage quality and metabolic status. Horses with insulin dysregulation or laminitis may require a diet carefully controlled in sugar and starch. A veterinarian or qualified equine nutritionist can help assess the complete ration.

How much Arbalou Cush should I give my horse?

The product label recommends ¾ scoop daily for horses and ½ scoop for ponies. One full scoop weighs approximately 55 g.

How long does a tub of Arbalou Cush last?

At approximately 41 g per day for a horse, the expected duration is:

• 1 kg: approximately 24 days.

• 3 kg: approximately 73 days.

• 5 kg: approximately 121 days.

Actual duration depends on the administered quantity.