BIOCARE *Antimicrobial-cleansing, antibiotic-balancing, and immunity-restoring
Part of our C.A.R.E Immunity Programme
- Cleanse | Activate | Regenerate | Energise
Born from our TB Mare Carmen’s story, BioCARE brings together nature’s most potent antimicrobial botanicals to support the body’s natural defences.
This synergistic blend of organic herbs helps cleanse microbial (viral/bacterial) load and nourish immune strength - a herbal armour of resilience for everyday protection and recovery.
Each herb in BioCARE supports natural balance and vitality, working in harmony to sustain the body’s inner terrain as a gentle, natural ‘antibiotic’ alternative.
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“I fed this on advice to change feed and help my horse's repeat absessing. She hasn't abscessed since - this blend is a must!"
Overview
Horses rely on a robust immune system to stay healthy, fight infections, and recover quickly from illness. BioCARE’s carefully selected organic ingredients provide antimicrobial support - targeting bacteria, viruses, and fungi naturally.
Each herb plays a specific role in this synergy: cleansing herbs help clear microbial load, adaptogens strengthen resilience, and antioxidants nourish cellular health. Together they support natural immune vigilance, healthy circulation, and internal clarity - helping the body clear pathogen challenges and stay balanced from the inside out.
For the latest immunity insights, see our A-Z Equine Condition/Immunity page in the Advice Centre above.
Is BioCARE Right for My Horse?
🌿 Ideal for horses who...
- Are recovering from infections, abscesses, or recurring microbial challenges such as rain scald or thrush.
- Need natural 'antibiotic' support to help rebalance the body’s internal terrain.
- Have been on long-term medications that may have affected liver, gut, or immune function.
- Benefit from nutritional support for the body’s own cleansing and defence mechanisms.
⚠️ Not suitable for horses who...
- Are on steroid or immune-suppressant medication - seek veterinary guidance before use.
- Are on anticoagulant medications or known to have clotting disorders.
- Are pregnant or nursing mares (due to inclusion of active cleansing botanicals).
Comparisons
Which blend? BioCARE, LiverCARE, LKLCARE - each blend has a distinct purpose:
→ BioCARE -
for antimicrobial immune cleansing and microbial terrain balance.
→ LKLCARE -
for gentle liver–kidney–lymph support.
→ LiverCARE -
for targeted liver enzyme and metabolic restoration.
For horses needing immune resilience with active antimicrobial (antibiotic) cleansing, BioCARE is the ideal choice.
Composition & Feed Guide
Each herb in BioCARE supports your horse’s natural balance and vitality, with cleansing botanicals which help sustain the body’s inner terrain as a natural 'antibiotic' alternative.
BioCARE is a nutritional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this, see Dr Kellon's article - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy
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Composition Glossary
- Andrographis paniculata – A detoxifying botanical supporting immune resilience, digestive balance, and liver detox.
- Astragalus membranaceus – Adaptogenic root supporting immune resilience and healthy cellular energy.
- Arctium lappa – Traditional blood purifier aiding natural detoxification through the skin and liver.
- Galium aparine – Gentle lymphatic tonic helping to clear waste and support tissue renewal.
- Taraxacum officinale (folia & radix) – Dandelion leaf and root support liver, kidney, and digestive function for optimal elimination.
- Echinacea purpurea – Traditionally used to maintain immune balance and normal inflammatory responses.
- Eleutherococcus senticosus – Tonic adaptogen that supports endurance and recovery during stress or convalescence.
- Silybum marianum – Milk Thistle seed supporting liver cell health and antioxidant protection.
- Origanum vulgare – Natural source of phenolic compounds supporting microbial balance and digestive wellbeing.
- Tabebuia impetiginosa – Inner bark traditionally used to support immune harmony and microbial balance.
- Smilax ornata – Deep internal cleansing through the liver and lymph.
Feed Guide
🌿Organic Dried Herb Blend
Human grade, produced to ecological standards and free from agro-chemicals. See our Quality page for Organic Certification Documents.
- Feed 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
- 1 x level 75ml scoop = 18-grams.
- Want a scoop? You can add a sc oop to your basket during checkout.
- Supplied in a resealable, food-grade foil pouch for freshness.
💧Organic Tincture Blend
- Feed 6ml/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 30ml for a 500kg horse. Shake well before use.
- Our tinctures come in a heat-sealed, twin-neck, child-resistant HDPE plastic dosing bottle, complete with dosing chamber. ♻️ HDPE is recyclable and low-impact - aligned with our sustainability ethos.
Fussy Eater?
Horses sometimes 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.
Check out our Fussy Eaters page, or send us a message - we've many helpful tips to make introducing new supplements easier.
Footnotes
- Feed as a minimum 1-month course.
- New to BioCARE? Always start slow, a pinch at a time, slowly building up to the RDA.
- Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
- Human grade.
- ♻️ Eco No te: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
- 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.
Clinical Considerations
Advisory
- Introduce gradually and ensure good hydration throughout use.
- BioCARE is designed to nutritionally support the body’s natural defence and recovery processes - not to replace prescribed veterinary antibiotic therapy.
- Caution if your horse is on steroid or immune-suppressant medication – seek veterinary guidance.
Contraindications
- Avoid use alongside anticoagulant medications or in horses with known clotting disorders.
- Pregnant or nursing mares: not suitable due to inclusion of active cleansing botanicals.
The Story Behind BioCARE
Note from Carol Moreton, EquiNatural's Founder
In September 2014, just two weeks after Carmen came to live with us, and after suddenly appearing chronically lame in her field, our vet told us that our beautiful 7yo chestnut TB mare had developed joint sepsis in her fetlock from a historic infected wound we'd inherited.
The vet gave her only a 5% chance of recovery with antibiotics, and explained that if there was no improvement within 48 hours, we would have no choice but to have her PTS. A vibrant, sassy, full-of-life young mare we had only known for two weeks, now with a PTS prognosis. We were absolutely devastated.
In shock, I went home and created what would become the BioCARE blend. I knew I had to give Carms the biggest blast of natural antimicrobials that herbs could provide to fight and draw out the infection. The next morning, I gave her a double handful and prayed for a miracle.
Two mornings later, Carmen's hoof was flat on the floor. She had abscessed beautifully through her coronet band - I've never been so happy to see an abscess! She shuffled out of her stable after breakfast, still a little footy but without a care in the world. From that moment, she never looked back.
Imagine. If I had followed the vet's advice in my emotional state, trusting the professionals as we're meant to, I would have ended the life of a beautiful, strong-willed mare who had already endured so much in her short life. Carmen's story is a testament to the power of natural remedies.
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