Uckele Health and Nutrition
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Equine Electrolytes, Exercise, and the Heat
August 21, 2012
Always ensure horses are consuming their baseline sodium, potassium, and chloride requirements each day. Read More
Commentary: Considerations for the IR Horse
March 11, 2012
Eleanor Kellon, VMD, of Uckele Health & Nutrition, shares her thoughts on insulin resistance in horses. Read More
Nutritional Support for Equine Digestive Health
November 05, 2011
Balancing the digestive system is key to maintaining equine health by improving nutrient absorption. Read More
Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse
August 17, 2011
Recent studies show that gastric ulcers occur in a surprisingly high percentage of performance horses. Read More
Understanding Electrolyte Formulas
July 02, 2011
Proper electrolyte balance and hydration should be a main priority for horse owners. In stressful situations, Read More
The Benefit of Poultices During the Show Season
June 21, 2011
Poultice can help reduce tissue heat and swelling caused by high intensity training and performance. Read More
Equine Allergy Management through Antioxidants and Digestive Support
April 23, 2011
Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system when the horse's body reacts to a normally harmless substance in the environment, such as dust, pollen, substances in feed, mold, insect bites, or injections. Almost anything can trigger Read More
Supporting Healthy Equine Blood Sugar
April 08, 2011
Healthy blood sugar is a major factor in equine health. When glucose is not efficiently delivered to or utilized by the target cells, a horse's ability to produce sustained metabolic energy is greatly diminished. This can result in a series of Read More
Supplementing the Equine Diet with Essential Fatty Acids
March 16, 2011
Research indicates that supplementing essential fatty acids in horses' diets is useful and might be required. Read More
Nutritional Support for the Lactating Mare and Growing Foal
February 27, 2011
Providing your broodmare with a proper diet is critical to producing a healthy foal. Read More
Providing Nutritional Support for the Equine Skeletal System
February 14, 2011
Nutritional supplements can support healthy joint, bone, and connective tissue function in horses. Read More
Phytonutrients for Controlling Free Radicals in Horses
March 07, 2010
Phytonutrients are a relatively new class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation and its negative effect on health. Hundreds of plants naturally produce these compounds, known as flavonoids, carotenoids, polyp Read More
