Recent News for Sports Nutrition
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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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Breeding Horse Nutrition
December 01, 2010
Regardless of general feeding guidelines for breeding horses, body condition score (BCS) is the most objective assessment of a horse's fat covering and also the best predictor of reproductive performance or efficiency.... Read More
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Fit or Fat? (Equine Body Condition)
November 01, 2010
Most owners get mixed results the first time they try to assess their horse using the Henneke body condition scale. However, it is a useful tool every conscientious owner should master.... 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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Kentucky Horse Council to Partner with Normandy, France Horse Council
October 04, 2010
The relationships between the Kentucky equine industry and the Normandy equine industry will be strengthened when the Kentucky Horse Council and the Normandy Horse Council jointly announce an International Equine Cooperative Partnership between... Read More
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Sport Horse Health
October 01, 2010
Increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acid in a horse's diet can positively affect his health and endurance.... 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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Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: World Equestrian Games Horse Care Recording Now Available
September 18, 2010
TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE session on World Equestrian Games Horse Care, held on Sept. 8, is now available for listening on demand. Scores of questions on transportation of World Equestrian Games equine athletes, nutrition, pain management, and ... Read More
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The Disease of Obesity in Horses
September 01, 2010
Obesity can cause reproduction problems, bone and joint stress, insulin resistance, laminitis, and more.... Read More
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Free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: World Equestrian Games Horse Care
August 29, 2010
How are the world's top equine athletes managed, from shipping schedules and quarantine to pain management and nutrition? Find out on Sept. 8, 8-9 p.m. EDT, in our Ask the Vet Live Q&A chat on World Equestrian Games Horse Care.... Read More
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Focus on Health: The External Horse
August 01, 2010
Maintaining of a horse's hair coat takes a lot of energy, protein, and certain trace elements and minerals. ... Read More
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Analyzing Feed and Forage for Horses
July 01, 2010
Awareness of what your horse is eating can help you determine if his dietary needs are being met and, if not, what can be added to meet those needs. With respect to the nutritional needs of a horse, it is important to know the meaning... 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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Equine Nutritionists Help Assure Proper Feeding
May 16, 2010
Since much decision-making about feeding horses continues to be based on folklore, tradition, and misinformation, owners and trainers are encouraged to use nutrition resources, reported Olivia Martin at the 2010 Kentucky Equine Research Nutrition ... 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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Fatty Acid Triheptanoin Comes Up Short for Horses with PSSM
April 03, 2010
Triheptanoin does not appear to be a good fat supplement for polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) horses.... 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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Horse Protein Needs and Sources
March 12, 2010
Proteins, composed of essential and nonessential amino acids, are important nutrients for horses.... 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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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Consider the Source
December 02, 2009
The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for horses are believed to be numerous: decreased inflammation in various tissues, increased immune response, maintenance of healthy membranes, and an upsurge in sperm production, to name just a... Read More
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TheHorse.com en Español: El Otoño Trae Desafío Para el Diagnóstico y Manejo de la Enfermedad de Cushing
October 13, 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 eye on... 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
