Recent News for Sports Nutrition
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Farnam/Purina Partner on New Feeding Program
March 08, 2005
On March 7, Farnam, known for its wide variety of equine products from equine dewormers to fly sprays to equipment, and Purina, one of the country's most recognized and respected manufacturers of animal feeds, announced they had become partners... Read More
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Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity in Horses
March 03, 2005
Equine nutritionists and wise horse owners have long known that obesity in horses is not a good thing. The obese horse often is incapable of performing even moderate tasks without becoming exhausted and, as a result, placing itself in danger of... Read More
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Joint Supplements and Vitamins
December 01, 2004
Q: I have a 2-year-old Quarter Horse gelding who has been in training for three months. When should I start giving him a joint supplement? Also, when should I begin giving him a vitamin supplement? <P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px"... Read More
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Seal Signifies Quality of Animal Supplements
December 01, 2004
The Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has initiated a Quality Seal Program as part of its ongoing effort to improve and standardize the animal supplement industry. The seal is a way for consumers to know that when they buy a product, they buy fro... Read More
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Seal Will Help Ensure Quality of Animal Supplements
October 20, 2004
The Animal Supplement Council (NASC)hasinitiateda Quality Seal Program as part of its ongoing effort to improve and standardize the animal supplement industry . The seal is a way for consumers to know that when they buy a... Read More
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Feeding Horses: Art, Science, or Both?
October 01, 2004
When feeding horses, two seemingly opposing aspects hold true: It's a little bit of art, and a little bit of science. On one hand, tradition reigns supreme when it comes to horse feeding. Many techniques have been passed down from generation to... Read More
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Equine Metabolic Syndrome
October 01, 2004
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), Cushing's disease, insulin resistance (IR), glucose intolerance, and glycemic indices of feeds have gotten a lot of press lately. The terms are taken from the human literature, where they have very specific... Read More
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Basic Concepts in Nutrition
September 01, 2004
The options and opinions on what to feed your horse are numerous. My goal in this article is to review the differences between the "simple-stomached" creatures (such as ourselves, dogs, cats, etc.) and the horse. In addition, we will take a look... Read More
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Endurance and Endotoxemia
July 01, 2004
Endotoxemia in horses is usually associated with severe infections, inflammation, and colic. Endotoxin from intestinal bacteria activates release of inflammatory mediators such as thromboxane B2 (TxB2), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha),... Read More
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Cushing's Disease and Laminitis--Not Just Old Horses
April 01, 2004
Researchers recently revealed that Cushing's disease is a major contributing factor to laminitis among horses in a primary care veterinary practice, and that the median age of laminitic Cushing's horses was 151/2years--disproving tha... Read More
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Diet: When Horses Need Less Carbs
April 01, 2004
Research suggests some horses (growing foals, laminitic horses, etc.) could do well on low-glycemic diets. ... Read More
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Nutritional Series Kicks Off in Lexington, Ky.
March 17, 2004
In the first of a new series of nutritional talks sponsored by Buckeye Nutrition, 30 veterinarians from Lexington, Ky., and surrounding areas attended a dinner and a presentation on Feb. 11. Kent Thompson, PhD, Buckeye Nutrition's Director of... Read More
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Feeding Geriatrics, Athletic Horses
March 01, 2004
The traditional diet for horses includes oats, corn, and barley. Starch (a hydrolyzable carbohydrate) is a pri... Read More
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AAEP 2003: Kester News Hour
February 18, 2004
With researchers worldwide working on solutions to various horse health problems, there is a veritable mountain of information being published continuously. Much of this information is included in AAEP convention presentations, but some of this... Read More
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AAEP 2003: Nutritional Considerations for Athletic Horses
February 17, 2004
"For athletic horses, energy is the most important nutritional consideration," said Geor. "Energy is not a nutrient per se, but rather a measure of a feed's potential to fuel body functions."... Read More
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The Equine Stomach (AAEP 2003: Milne Lecture)
January 31, 2004
Merritt's presentation highlighted advances made over the last 40 years in the understanding of how the equine stomach functions and its related diseases. His presentation had a special emphasis on equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), and slides of ... Read More
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The Role of Antioxidants
January 01, 2004
Oxidation is a process the body uses for normal energy production and immune function. This is part of the process that enables the body to transform nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. During oxidation (the "burning... Read More
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Deciphering Nutraceutical Labels
August 01, 2003
Did you ever go to the tack store and try to figure out the exact amounts per serving of each ingredient contained in some of the nutraceutical products? It can be an important issue if your horse's joint supplement, vitamin supplement, and food... Read More
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Supplements: Is It Worth the Money?
August 01, 2003
There are valuable compounds, nutraceuticals, and supplements out there that are proven, produced by reputable manufacturers, and supported by science and/or make valid claims. Are you a careful enough consumer to make sure you are buying those produ... Read More
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Does Fat Really Impact Digestion of Fiber?
July 01, 2003
Dietary fats are important components of performance horses' diets because they are calorie-dense and energy-rich. Previous studies have shown, however, that diets high in soybean oil interfere with fiber digestion in trotters. It is unclear... Read More
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Building Better Athletes Through Nutrition
July 01, 2003
Nutritional strategies for raising and competing sounder Thoroughbreds, many of which can be applied to horses of all breeds, was presented by Laurie Lawrence, PhD, at the Thoroughbred International Exposition and Conference (TIEC). Lawrence, wh... Read More
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Antioxidants for Exercising Horses
June 25, 2003
Could feeding antioxidants to your horse help him through a performance problem? ... Read More
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What's Right for Your Horse?
June 01, 2003
Joint trauma can severely limit performance and seriously affect the quality of your horse's daily life. Owners want and need to know how best to manage equine joint disease. The most important factor in successful treatment is early... Read More
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Glucosamine Supplement Efficacy
May 01, 2003
Glucosamine is a popular nutritional supplement that horses are fed in hopes of protecting them from osteoarthritis. Researchers studying the mechanisms of osteoarthritis have identified several compounds, called markers, that are unique to the... Read More
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Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Laminitis
May 01, 2003
Of particular interest to horse owners was Johnson's black-and-white linkage of the newly termed EMS condition with laminitis and obesity. "Obesity-associated insulin refractory state" was Johnson's precise description of "Equine Metabolic Syndrome" ... Read More
