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Selenium Status' Impact on Equine Antioxidant Factors
Researchers recently evaluated selenium status' impact on antioxidant factors in mature horses.
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Researchers Identify Link between Insulin Resistance, Iron Overload
Researchers speculate that elevated iron (ferritin) levels are a significant risk factor for IR onset.
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Omega Basics: Easy as 1, 2, 3
Fats increase energy density of diets and are necessary to metabolize fat-soluble vitamins.
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Mieke Brummer
May 25, 2013
Brummer’s research focused on selenium and how selenium status affects horses' antioxidant status. ... Read More
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Selenium Status' Impact on Equine Antioxidant Factors
May 12, 2013
Researchers recently evaluated selenium status' impact on antioxidant factors in mature horses.... Read More
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Researchers Identify Link between Insulin Resistance, Iron Overload
February 26, 2013
Researchers speculate that elevated iron (ferritin) levels are a significant risk factor for IR onset.... Read More
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Omega Basics: Easy as 1, 2, 3
September 08, 2012
Fats increase energy density of diets and are necessary to metabolize fat-soluble vitamins.... Read More
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Antioxidant Status in Three-Day Eventing Horses Studied
September 07, 2012
A recent study shows that antioxidant levels appear to be challenged during the competition.... Read More
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Keys to Consider when Feeding Broodmares
August 29, 2012
Understanding broodmares' nutrient requirements can make developing a feeding program a less daunting task.... Read More
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Effects of Selenium Source on Mares and Foals
August 19, 2012
Foals of mares consuming organic selenium had higher blood selenium concentrations than other foals.... Read More
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Customizing Senior Horse Diets
June 07, 2012
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.... Read More
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Nutritional Management of Growing Horses
June 05, 2012
Growing horses require specific nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to aid in proper development.... Read More
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Selenium and Vitamin E to Alleviate Signs of Tying Up
May 20, 2012
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.... Read More
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Feed Tags: Four Components to Evaluate
April 22, 2012
Pay special attention to the purpose statement, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and directions for use.... Read More
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Protein's Role in Fueling Performance Horses
April 14, 2012
Protein--made up of amino acids--mainly functions in muscle, tendon, and ligament development and repair.... Read More
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Equine Supplements and Nutritional Requirements (AAEP 2011)
January 31, 2012
If a horse eats an adequate diet there might be no need for supplementation without a specific deficiency.... Read More
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Wisconsin Horse Nutrition Workshop Scheduled for Feb. 11
January 09, 2012
Topics of discussion will include vitamin and mineral supplementation, managing hay, and ration balancing.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for Horse Hooves
November 15, 2011
The complex equine hoof relies on important nutritional building blocks for strength and integrity.... Read More
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The Science Behind Equine Nutritional Supplements
August 01, 2011
Which equine nutritional supplements have the research to back up their claims?... Read More
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Calcium and Phosphorus Ratios in Equine Diets
July 08, 2011
Ensuring your horse maintains a balanced calcium and phosphorus ratio in his diet is critical, as horses with ... Read More
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Magnesium Supplementation: Is It Necessary?
June 26, 2011
Science has shown us that horses require magnesium to keep their bodies functioning properly, so should owners... Read More
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Is There a Science Behind Equine Nutrition?
June 18, 2011
A lack of scientific research in equine nutrition makes it difficult to base a feeding program solely on ... Read More
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Potential Vitamin K Supplement Eyed for Equine Bone Health
April 21, 2011
A particular form of vitamin K could be a potential candidate for increasing equine bone density while decreasing breakdown. However, veterinarians caution that this is not a viable supplementation route to pursue until further research on the effect... Read More
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Investigating Horse Immunity
April 01, 2011
The immune system allows humans and animals including horses to survive in a complex world filled with harmful bacteria and viruses that can use our bodies for nourishment and reproduce within us. The immune system protects us from those organisms... Read More
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Supplementing the Equine Diet with Essential Fatty Acids
March 16, 2011
Research indicates that supplementing essential fatty acids in horses' diets is useful and might be required.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for the Lactating Mare and Growing Foal
February 27, 2011
Providing your broodmare with a proper diet is critical to producing a healthy foal.... Read More
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Providing Nutritional Support for the Equine Skeletal System
February 14, 2011
Nutritional supplements can support healthy joint, bone, and connective tissue function in horses. ... Read More
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Understanding Carbohydrates in Equine Diets
February 04, 2011
When it comes to managing the carbohydrates in a horse's diet, knowing the basics of how horses digest food is half the battle. Laurie Lawrence, PhD, an equine nutritionist from the University of Kentucky's Department of Animal and Food Science who ... Read More
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