Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds for Horses

Tapeworm testing? Pumpkin Seeds are renowned for their taeniacide and taeniafuge properties - taeniacides are phytonutrients that specifically destroy tapeworms, with taeniafuges expelling them.

Pumpkin s eeds are also higher in protein (at 29%) than almost any other nut or seed, and are also an excellent source of Zinc and Vitamin A.

They also have an important anthelmintic property (basically a natural wormer) - cucurbitin (an amino acid) , which is regarded as being a very potent and effective teniafuge, said to be one of the most efficient remedies for killing intestinal parasites including tapeworms and roundworms, by causing degenerative changes in the worms' reproductive organs, with its zinc content also helping to expel worms.

Please note this is a nutritional, functional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this see Dr Kellon's article - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy .

🌿Organic Pumpkin Seeds for Horses

Soil Association Certified organic dried seeds, ground. See our Quality page for Organic Certification Documents.

• Cucurbita melo
• Seeds
• Organic Cultivated
• Origin Austria

~ Feed Guide - ground pumpkin seeds for horses

• 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
• Feed for at least 2-weeks before testing for tapes.
• Safe to feed long-term for their high nutrient levels.
• Want a scoop? You can add a scoop to your basket during checkout.
• ♻️Supplied in a 100% fully recylable, resealable, food-grade foil pouch for freshness.

Footnotes

• Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
• Human grade.
• Please be aware that if you're purchasing our dried botanicals for human use, our dried range is cut to appropriate sizes for feeding to horses.
• ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
• 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.

Functional Nutritional Value

Constituents: A 10g serving contains approximately: 2.4g Protein, 4.5g Omega-3 EFA, .7g Fibre, 27mg Magnesium, 82mg Potassium, .66mg Zinc, 1 mg Iron

Fussy Eater?

Horses may have their own opinions (and strong tastebuds!), so now and then a new blend might need a little extra encouragement. This doesn’t reflect the quality or efficacy of the product, but rather their natural instinct towards new flavours.

The good news is that pumpkin seeds are very palatable, but if you have concerns for your horse, check out our Fussy Eaters page, or send us a message - we've many helpful tips to make introducing new supplements easier.