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Study Evaluates Effects of Probiotics for Horses
A study examines the effects of P. acidilactici and S. boulardii-based probiotics on horses.
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Two Supplements' Effects on Nonglandular Ulcers (AAEP 2012)
Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.
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Comparing the Effects of Two Equine Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
Although the equine body incorporates these two supplements differently, each has its benefits.
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Study Evaluates Effects of Probiotics for Horses
April 16, 2013
A study examines the effects of P. acidilactici and S. boulardii-based probiotics on horses.... Read More
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USEF Issues Statement on Supplement Use
April 07, 2013
The USEF issued a statement regarding the use of equine nutritional supplements on April 1. ... Read More
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Exercise, Nutritional Supplement's Effects on Inflammation
March 29, 2013
Researchers are closer to helping owners and trainers identify if a horse is at risk for soft tissue injury.... Read More
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Use of Calming Agent in Racehorses Examined
March 28, 2013
Racing officials are taking a close look at the calming agent GABA, which was banned by the USEF in 2012. ... Read More
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Two Supplements' Effects on Nonglandular Ulcers (AAEP 2012)
January 28, 2013
Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.... Read More
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Comparing the Effects of Two Equine Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
December 09, 2012
Although the equine body incorporates these two supplements differently, each has its benefits.... Read More
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Pre- and Probiotics for Horses
November 26, 2012
Providing pre- and probiotics, coupled with proper nutrition, can have positive effects on horses' health.... Read More
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Supplementing Wisely
November 01, 2012
Assess your horse's overall diet, nutrient needs, health status, and workload before supplementing him.... Read More
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Researchers: Selenium's Value is in the Sperm, Not the Blood
October 08, 2010
The trace element selenium appears to reinforce sperm quality and thus maintain a stallion's fertility.... Read More
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Minerals: Important for Quality Horse Nutrition
September 21, 2010
When it comes to a horse's enjoyment and quality of life, he might need more than just a pasture and some oats. While most horses get the majority of their nutrients from pasture and grain, many might not be receiving the mineral nutrition... Read More
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Minerals and Vitamins
November 01, 2009
Vitamins and minerals pack a nutritional wallop several times the size of their portions.... Read More
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Probiotics and Prebiotics
May 01, 2009
When the levels of the good bugs wane--as in cases of stress, travel, or antibiotic administration--there are ways to replenish them with the help of probiotics and prebiotics for your horse.... Read More
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State Vet: Selenium Overdose Likely Cause of Polo Pony Deaths
April 28, 2009
Florida State Veterinarian Thomas J. Holt, DVM, reported today that an overdose of seleniumwas the probable cause of death of the 21 polo horses that collapsed prior to a... Read More
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Mineral Oil, Psyllium Combination Effective for Sand Clearance in New Study
February 08, 2008
Mineral oil, a traditional equine laxative, clears sand from the equine intestine more effectively when used in conjunction with psyllium, according to new research from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, in Austria. These results are... Read More
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'Soil Minerals: The Basis of Nutrition' PowerPoint Lecture Available
October 16, 2007
Authored and narrated by Kathryn Watts, BS, a Power Point lecture on CD entitled "Soil Minerals: The Basis of Nutrition" is now available for horse owners interested in equine health and hoof care. The science behind mineral nutrition in grass and ha... Read More
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Drought Aftermath: Missouri Vets Reporting Vitamin E, Selenium Problems
June 11, 2007
While much of the Midwest has recovered from the drought that parched the area last year, horses are continuing to experience effects from the hot, dry summer of 2006. Due to a bad hay crop, University of Missouri-Columbia veterinarians are... Read More
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Selenium: A Balancing Act
March 01, 2006
Selenium in a horse's diet is a balancing act--the horse has to have a small amount, and too much is fatal.... Read More
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Mineral and Electrolyte Balance
August 01, 2005
Developing a good strategy for mineral/electrolyte replacement during rest stops when traveling with horses ... Read More
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Probiotics: Worth the Price?
May 01, 2005
Probiotics have been used by people for at least a century to promote good health. Hard scientific evidence has proven that probiotics can be beneficial to humans. As it so often does, the horse world saw this good thing and adapted it to equine... Read More
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Probiotics and Yeast Cultures
October 01, 2002
My personal experience has been very positive in using probiotics and yeast in the equine diet. My question is about the best formulation of the products. Does using only yeast culture with no bacteria diminish the effects? Which bacteria ar... Read More
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General Medicine: A Review of Probiotics
November 27, 2001
The definition of probiotics was refined in 1998 to “living microorganisms, which upon ingestion in certain numbers, exert health effects beyond inherent basic nutrition.” Probiotics have been increasing in popularity due to their ability to... Read More
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Probiotics
October 15, 2001
Horse management practices have drawn from many sources, but the link between an increasingly popular system for improving digestion in the horse and turn of the century Bulgarian peasants is perhaps one of the most exotic. Shortly before World... Read More
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Probiotics and Digestive Aids: Microbes to the Rescue
October 05, 2001
While the horse receives the bulk of the nutrients as his food is broken down, he's not the only one who benefits; the microbes take their share and thus maintain their populations. Their presence is essential to the horse, who could not digest fiber... Read More
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Amazing Minerals
October 04, 2001
Of all the ingredients of a horse's diet, minerals are unique. They contain no carbon, which makes them inorganic molecules. In fact, essentially, they’re rocks--and it can be difficult to imagine their being digested by a horse. But minerals are a... Read More
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Q. My personal experience has been very positive in using probiotics and yeast in the equine diet. My question is about the best formulation of the products. Does using only yeast culture with no bacteria diminish the effects? Which bacteria are beneficial, and which are just "cosmetics" that aren't necessary? What is the minimum number of these organisms that must be present in order to be
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