Recent News for Supplements
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Feeds and Supplements
March 01, 2008
The key to a good feed program is to start with the proper type of forage for the individual, then (if needed) pick the right concentrate or supplement. Most horse owners try to provid... 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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FDA Dietary Supplement Rule Not Applicable to Veterinary Products
December 26, 2007
Scientific studies performed over the past decade have demonstrated the widespread availability of poor quality and potentially unsafe dietary supplements for both human and animal consumption. These include supplements that: Do not... Read More
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Focus on Lameness
November 01, 2007
See what veterinarians and owners learned during the AAEP's late summer meeting on lameness. Want to know what veterinarians talk about when they get together? This year it was... 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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Older Horses Part 4: Hoof and Joint Care
October 01, 2007
The aging process brings with it some inevitable changes in horses. As is often the case with humans, the horse's joints begin to "stiffen" as he gets older. Eventually, many horses are unable to meet the same performance standards that they did when... Read More
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Scientific Review Reports Pros and Cons of Equine Herbal Supplements
August 20, 2007
According to arecent scientific review, there is only limited evidence supporting the administration of herbal supplements in horses, despite their widespread use in the industry. Further, adverse events associated with herbal supplementation... Read More
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Feeds and Supplements for Older Horses
August 01, 2007
Equine nutritionists discuss a variety of feeds and feeding practices to help horses cope with the problems as... Read More
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Feed Supplements for Horses
August 01, 2007
A feed supplement is anything fed to a horse in addition to a natural diet of forage. Technically grain is a supplement. But the term has come to mean any additional nutrients (such as certain vitamins and minerals, extra protein, energy, etc.) tha... Read More
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Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiable (ASU) Extracts Earn a Passing Grade for Equine Osteoarthritis
July 30, 2007
Avocado and soybean unsaponifiable (ASU) extracts--the fraction of oil that does not form soap after hydrolysis--are some of the newest joint products to grace the equine nutritional supplement shelves. The beneficial effects of ASU for horses... Read More
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Oral Joint Supplements: Do They Work?
July 29, 2007
Low bioavailability of oral glucosamine, poor product quality, low recommended doses, and a lack of scientific evidence showing efficacy of popular oral joint supplements are major concerns.... Read More
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First Equine Product Tested by ConsumerLab.com Passes
June 13, 2007
An independent testing laboratory results provider, ConsumerLab.com, recently announced that GLC 5500 glucosamine/chondroitin equine powder concentrate passed the company's testing criteria. According to ConsumerLab.com president Tod Cooperman,... 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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AAEP Convention 2006: Lameness
March 01, 2007
Oral Joint Supplements: Do They Work? In 2005, nutraceutical... Read More
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Nutrition to Go
March 01, 2007
A group of veterinarians gathered at the Land O' Lakes Purina Mills headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., last fall to participate in discussions on subjects that ranged from Cushing's disease to proper nutrition for horses young and old. Nicholas Frank,... Read More
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Joint Supplements: What's Hip and What's Hype?
November 06, 2006
The following is a summary of Dr. Gray's presentation on selecting joint supplements, part of the SmartPak GetSmart series. Horses can experience improved joint health with appropriate supplementation whether they are old or young, in... Read More
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Oral Supplement Combination Reduces Joint Inflammation
November 01, 2006
Several studies have suggested that administering a combination of oral glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate (Glu/Chon) provides a greater benefit than giving each by itself. After eight years of research, Martha Rodgers, VMD, a private... Read More
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Bee Pollen Product Increases Appetite, Study Shows
October 12, 2006
Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have reported in a pilot study that a bee pollen-based product shows promise in improving athletic horses' feed intake.... Read More
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Noni Juice--A NSAID?
September 14, 2006
Although more research is needed, Tahitian Noni Equine Essentials, an herbal product made from the Morinda citrifolia tree, could have uses as an anti-inflammatory agent, according to a cooperative study by the University of Wisconsin School of Vete... Read More
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Varying Glucosamine Levels in Products
April 01, 2006
A Canadian study evaluating oral equine glucosamine supplements found glucosamine levels didn't always meet product label claims. Additionally, based on dosing recommendations and actual glucosamine content, the recommended maintenance dosage (1... 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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Platinum Performance Earns an "A" Rating and Quality Seal from NASC
February 20, 2006
As the result of a recent quality systems audit, the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has conferred an "A" rating and Quality Seal on Platinum Performance, Inc. The NASC is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the... Read More
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Supplements of Benefit to the Performance Horse (Book Excerpt)
November 30, 2005
A balanced vitamin supplement may best provide the additional needed vitamins. However, once again, it is important not to overestimate the intensity of exercise and competition your horse performs so that you do not oversupplement with potentially h... Read More
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Joint Supplements as Preventative Medicine
August 03, 2005
In the past several years there has been an explosion of supplements marketed as protecting and maintaining joint health. Early in the development of these products, information regarding their labeled usage was limited. However, increasing... 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
