Aussie tech breakthrough: The science-backed horse feed that’s rewriting the future of equine health across the world
Announcement posted by Invigorate PR 03 Nov 2025
A powerful new feed innovation is turning heads in stables across Australia promising to dramatically improve horse performance, recovery and overall wellbeing, all while supporting cleaner, more sustainable farming.
In a first for the animal nutrition industry, Health Food Symmetry (HFS) has partnered with EnviroGraze Technologies (EGT) to combine PhytoBiome™, the world's first sugarcane-derived whole-plant prebiotic, with EnviroGraze's flagship EGT-17 equine feed and supplements. The result is a clean, science-backed feed that supports digestion, immunity and vitality, without synthetic additives or fillers.
According to founder and CEO of Health Food Symmetry, Gordon Edwards, the partnership will revolutionise horse feed, delivering improved gut health and enhanced overall wellbeing for horses worldwide.
"As a nation, Australia has been harvesting sugarcane for more than 160 years, with the first commercial crops planted in Queensland in the early 1860s. By the late 1800s sugar had become a major export industry. Sugarcane remains one of our most valuable crops, supporting thousands of farming families and powering new innovations in bioenergy and biotechnology," Edwards said.
"Today, as a direct result of our company's scientific research and innovations we are able to create new and significant export opportunities for the crop further enhancing Australia's GDP and key role in the global economy."
Natural power, proven results
Importantly, for Edwards, this new partnership signals a shift in how animal nutrition is approached.
"We're proving you don't need chemicals to achieve top-tier results," Edwards said.
"PhytoBiome™ uses the power of sugarcane to balance gut bacteria, boost immunity and improve nutrient absorption. It's a smarter, cleaner way to support animal health and it works."
The new standard in horse health
Already trusted by professional trainers and competitive riders, EGT-17 is known for helping horses maintain strength and stamina through demanding conditions. Now fortified with PhytoBiome™, it takes equine nutrition to an entirely new level. Horses fed with the new formulation are showing stronger coats, faster recovery, improved energy levels and reduced digestive issues, benefits backed by emerging research into gut microbiome health.
"This is a game-changer for horse owners," EnviroGraze Technologies, founder, Chris Levick said.
"We've created a feed that doesn't just fuel performance, it improves health from the inside out. Every horse owner wants their animal to thrive and this product makes that possible naturally."
Better for horses, better for the planet
The benefits of the innovation extend far beyond the stable. PhytoBiome™ is now being incorporated into EnviroGraze's cattle and sheep feed lines, helping farmers reduce feed costs, strengthen herd health and lower methane emissions by up to 52 percent, according to early trials.
Levick said the collaboration demonstrates how animal health and environmental sustainability can go hand in hand.
"This partnership positions Australian agriculture as a global leader in low-emission innovation," he said.
"It's good for animals, good for farmers and good for the planet."
About EnviroGraze Technologies
EnviroGraze Technologies (EGT) is an Australian leader in eco-smart livestock and equine nutrition. Its innovative sprouted-barley system combines science and regenerative farming to produce superior animal health outcomes while protecting the planet's resources.
About Health Food Symmetry
Health Food Symmetry (HFS) is an Australian biotechnology company and the creator of PhytoBiome™, a clinically supported, sugarcane-derived, whole-plant prebiotic. HFS develops natural functional ingredients that enhance gut health, metabolic performance and sustainability across human, animal and bakery applications.