Recent News for Sports Nutrition
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Managing the Hard Keeper
April 29, 2007
Horses lose weight for a variety of reasons--some medical, some man-made. Learn why your horse might be underweight and what you can do about it. Have your veterinarian perform a complete physical examination to rule-out medical diseases or... Read More
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Challenges of Feeding High-Performance Horses
April 01, 2007
"A horse that's working hard does have a high energy requirement," says Nielsen. "And when we are trying to get that into a horse, we have to feed him a fair bit of concentrate, meaning grain, of course. In this case, we run the risk of health... 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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Warming Up to the Idea
February 01, 2007
Riders understand the importance of warming up as a way to ready the horse's mind and body for the challenges ahead, but there is more to a warm-up than simple preparation. Correctly done, prior exercise substantially benefits physical performance... 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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Anatomy and Physiology Part 11: Of Blood and Breath
November 01, 2006
There are few similarities between horses and automobiles, but in a manner of speaking, the horse's circulatory and respiratory systems constitute its engine. The food a horse consumes is its fuel. The fuel is converted into nutritional energy that... 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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An Equine Athlete's Heart
September 14, 2006
Trainers, owners, and researchers have long pondered the effects of a large heart (one that is naturally occurring and not a result of disease), and have even attempted to use heart size as a predictor of athletic ability.... Read More
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The Latest on the Omegas (Fats)
August 01, 2006
Glance through nearly any newspaper or magazine, and you're bound to see ads proclaiming the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in the human diet. Interest in the topic is keen: Studies in humans and other species have found omega-3 fatty acids... 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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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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Latest Nutrition Tools
November 01, 2005
Hot, dry Tucson, Ariz., doesn't conjure up images of equine nutrition research, but leading animal scientists convened there May 31-June 4 to present their latest findings on a variety of equine science topics. The following article highlights... Read More
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EMND and Glucose Metabolism
October 01, 2005
Study results indicate horses with equine lower motor disease (EMND) had an increased glucose metabolism rate.... Read More
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Drought Stress and Pasture Quality
August 26, 2005
Drought causes pastures to dry up, weeds to flourish, and horses to get thin without supplemental feeding. But there are other things going on in your fields that you need to know about in order to protect your horses from problems such as... Read More
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Feed Label Laws
August 03, 2005
Oregon implemented a provisional equine feed label law on June 1 that would allow feed manufacturers to add non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) to the list of nutrient requirements already found on feed bags in that state. Adding NSC to the feed... 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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High-Octane Diets
August 01, 2005
It probably comes as no surprise that a horse taking on the rigors of a 100-mile endurance race or a three-day event might need a different diet from one that ambles the trails around home or carries a child through the occasional weekend show. The... Read More
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Feeding Hope or Hype?
July 01, 2005
You notice that your competition horse is starting to shorten his stride occasionally. He is stiff and takes longer to warm up. Perhaps he's showing other signs of physical discomfort. Your veterinarian examines him, and the result is what you... Read More
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SmartPak Equine Receives Award for Innovation
May 23, 2005
SmartPak Equine announced May 23 that it has received a 2005 Innovation Award from the Smaller Business Association of New England. SmartPak, best known for offering custom-packed nutritional supplements in its patented SmartPak packaging, is th... Read More
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Benefits of Joint Supplements Reaffirmed
May 19, 2005
Cosequin has previously been shown to improve lameness grade in horses with radiographic evidence of joint cartilage damage, and studies have explored possible mechanisms of action for FCHG49 glucosamine hydrochloride and TRH122 low molecular weight ... Read More
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A Closer Look at Insulin
April 01, 2005
When you think of insulin, you might think first of humans and diabetes. But horses have insulin, too ... ... Read More
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USEF Names Kentucky Equine Research as Official Equine Nutritionist
March 17, 2005
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to name one of the world's foremost equine nutrition specialists as the Federation's Official Equine Nutritionist. Kentucky Equine Research (KER), based in Versailles, Ky., boasts more... Read More
