Recent News for Supplements
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Treat Arthritis
December 21, 2010
Researchers have found that omega-3 fatty acids have direct anti-inflammatory actions that might be useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis and lameness in horses. Inflammation is characterized by pain, swelling, heat, redness, and loss of use. ... Read More
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Supplements: Readers Dish for Their Foals
December 07, 2010
TheHorse.com readers responded to a poll asking, "At what age do you start feeding your foal(s) supplements?" ... Read More
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Feeding the Estrous Cycle: Tailoring the Mare's Diet
December 01, 2010
Mares must have a well-balanced diet and healthy body condition to cycle properly, conceive, and carry a foal.... Read More
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National Animal Supplement Council Honored for Efforts on Behalf of Industry
October 20, 2010
National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) received an award for "Efforts on Behalf of the Industry" from a leading research-based, nutrition industry publication, Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), this year at the annual NBJ Summit in... 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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Choosing Horse Supplements: a Miracle in a Bottle
October 01, 2010
Owners should selet and administer their horses' supplements with care.... Read More
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National Animal Supplement Council Warns About Misleading Quality Assurance Programs
September 24, 2010
National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) announces a buyer beware to people purchasing animal health supplements with misleading quality assurance claims. ... 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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Poor Nutrition Impacts Hooves
July 15, 2010
In recent years more horse people have expressed an interest in the effects of poor nutrition and hoof health.... Read More
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Collagen Shown More Effective for Arthritic Horses
May 26, 2010
Type II collagen might be more effective than glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for arthritic horses.... Read More
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Alternative Therapies: Readers Weigh In
May 18, 2010
Readers responded to a poll asking, "What alternative therapeutic options have you used on your horse?"... Read More
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Antioxidants Beneficial if Not Overdone
May 12, 2010
Antioxidants like vitamins E and C are beneficial to exercising horses, but only at recommended levels, reported Carey Williams, PhD, equine extension specialist and associate director of the Rutgers University Equine Science Center. Williams ... Read More
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Twelve New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com
May 12, 2010
This week TheHorse.com has launched 12 free, handy Fact Sheets on topics of interest to hands-on horse owners. These are invaluable additions to the more than 30 widely acclaimed Fact Sheets that TheHorse.com launched in 2009...... Read More
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Feeding the Immune System: Nutrient Support for Horses
May 01, 2010
Both humans and horses must consume nutrients to support all body systems, including the immune system. But how do we know which nutrients support the immune system?... Read More
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Allergy Control through Antioxidants and Digestive Support
April 02, 2010
Phytonutrients are class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation.... Read More
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Osteoarthritis: Not Just an Old Horse Disease
April 01, 2010
Studies show 60% of all equine lamenesses are related to osteoarthritis, and while it is incurable, there are treatments available and research is ongoing. More than 60% of equine lameness is attributable to OA.... Read More
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Phytonutrients for Controlling Free Radicals in Horses
March 07, 2010
Phytonutrients are a class of compounds showing value in controlling inflammation and its negative effects.... Read More
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SmartPak Offers Free Supplement Guide
February 23, 2010
SmartPak has introduced a new "Guide to Supplements and Horse Care," a publication that provides horse owners with a new way to learn about their horse's health and supplements. Interested barns, pony clubs, 4-H clubs, ... Read More
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Hyaluronic Acid and Steroids: Effects on Equine Cartilage Cells
February 13, 2010
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of wastage in the equine industry, especially considering that an estimated 81% of the 9.3 million horses in America are involved in equitation and performance. A mainstay treatment for OA is the use of ... Read More
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Muscles, Tendons, and Ligaments
January 01, 2010
Horses' beauty in motion is achieved via the culmination of a complex and highly integrated interaction between muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and a variety of other connective tissues. ... Read More
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Herbal Insulin Resistance Treatment Options Reviewed
December 10, 2009
Insulin resistance has profound consequences for affected horses, yet there are currently no licensed treatment options. Management of the condition is primarily aimed at modifying the affected horse's diet, maintaining a healthy body ... 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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TheHorse.com en Español: Herbecidas en el Heno Retienen el Poder en el Estiércol
September 16, 2009
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an... Read More
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Equine Osteoarthritis: The Economic Impact
September 01, 2009
Do you know what your horse's joints are worth? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, debilitating joint disease with no known cure. It is characterized by heat, pain, swelling, crepitus (a crackling, crinkly, or grating... Read More
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Reduced Joint Inflammation Noted in Nutraceutical Study
August 16, 2009
A dietary nutraceutical composed of mussel, shark cartilage, abalone, and Biota orientalis lipid extract (trade name Epiitalis), reduced inflammatory responses similar to those experienced by a horse with arthritis, researchers reported in a ... Read More
