Equine Gastritis Feed Composition for Ulcer Prevention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing animal feeds for horses do not effectively prevent or treat gastric ulcers and inflammation without causing unwanted side effects, and existing treatments are either curative but not preventive or have adverse health impacts.

Innovation Solution

A food supplement composition comprising dehydrated sweet potato, β-glucan, St. John's wort, fenugreek, and carob pod powders, optionally with flaxseed, which is palatable and balanced to treat and prevent gastric ulcers and inflammation, promoting digestive health and muscle development.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If horses are fed concentrated feed and hay multiple times a day in stables, then nutritional needs are met, but gastric acidity increases and digestive balance is altered

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenutritional intakeVSAvoidgastric acidity

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a food supplement composition as an intermediary substance that buffers gastric acidity. The composition includes alkaline substances such as calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, and aluminum hydroxide that neutralize excess stomach acid, acting as a mediator between the harmful feeding regimen and the horse's digestive system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical parameter of gastric pH by introducing alkaline buffering agents. The supplement composition modifies the acidity parameter of the stomach environment, transforming it from a harmful high-acidity state to a more balanced state suitable for digestion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If horses spend long periods without feeding, then stable management is simplified, but excess acid production damages gastric mucosa

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestable managementVSAvoidgastric mucosa damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by having horses consume the food supplement before periods without feeding. The supplement prepares the gastric environment in advance by establishing a buffering capacity that protects against subsequent acid production during fasting periods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The food supplement acts as an intermediary protective layer in the stomach, shielding the gastric mucosa from the harmful effects of acid production during extended periods without feeding.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If existing treatments for gastric ulcers are used, then curative effects are achieved, but preventive effect is lacking or side effects occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecurative effectVSAvoidside effects

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the treatment approach into distinct functional components: buffering agents for acid neutralization, mucosal protectors for prevention, and digestive aids for overall digestive health. This segmentation allows the composition to provide both curative and preventive effects simultaneously while minimizing side effects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The food supplement composition is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a treatment for existing ulcers and a preventive measure against future occurrences. The same composition provides multiple benefits including acid buffering, mucosal protection, and digestive support without requiring separate medications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Use of energy by moving object

If horses consume diets rich in concentrated feed with little fiber, then energy needs are met, but gastrointestinal disorders increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy intakeVSAvoidgastrointestinal disorders

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical and chemical parameters of the diet by incorporating fiber-rich ingredients into the food supplement. The composition includes substances like psyllium husk and inulin that increase fiber content, altering the digestive parameters to promote healthy gastrointestinal function while maintaining energy availability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4674279A1Food composition for use in a method of preventing the onset or treating the symptoms of gastritis in equines

Publication Date: 2026.01.07 MARTINI ANNA

AI summary

Composition for use in a method for preventing the onset or treating the symptoms of gastritis in equines, said method comprising a step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition to an equine, wherein the composition comprises: an amount of dehydrated sweet potato; an amount of β-glucan (BG) powder; an amount of dried St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) flowers; an amount of fenugreek seed powder (Trigonella foenum-grecum); an amount of carob pod powder (Ceratonia siliqua). IPC=A23K