Herbal Supplements
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Supplementation Strategies for Performance Horses
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won't suffice.
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The Science Behind Equine Nutritional Supplements
Which equine nutritional supplements have the research to back up their claims?
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Feeding the Estrous Cycle: Tailoring the Mare's Diet
Mares must have a well-balanced diet and healthy body condition to cycle properly, conceive, and carry a foal.
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USEF Issues Statement on Supplement Use
April 07, 2013
The USEF issued a statement regarding the use of equine nutritional supplements on April 1. ... Read More
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Supplementing Wisely
November 01, 2012
Assess your horse's overall diet, nutrient needs, health status, and workload before supplementing him.... Read More
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Supplementation Strategies for Performance Horses
January 08, 2012
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won't suffice.... 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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Commentary: Nutritional Supplements for Horses: Where's the Science?
May 13, 2011
Many owners don't think twice before feeding their horses nutritional supplements touted to solve issues ranging from metabolic and joint problems to insect control and behavioral vices. But in many cases the science behind the powders, pellets, and ... Read More
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Retailers Increase Partnership with Animal Supplement Council
December 26, 2010
Leading retailers that sell animal health supplements are partnering with National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) to reduce incidences of regulatory action and to provide consumers with guidance on purchasing reputable products for animals.... Read More
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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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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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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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Poor Nutrition Impacts Hooves
July 15, 2010
In recent years more horse people have expressed an interest in the effects of poor nutrition and hoof health.... Read More
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Antioxidants Beneficial if Not Overdone
May 12, 2010
Antioxidants like vitamins E and C are beneficial to exercising horses, but only at recommended levels, reported Carey Williams, PhD, equine extension specialist and associate director of the Rutgers University Equine Science Center. Williams ... Read More
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Twelve New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com
May 12, 2010
This week TheHorse.com has launched 12 free, handy Fact Sheets on topics of interest to hands-on horse owners. These are invaluable additions to the more than 30 widely acclaimed Fact Sheets that TheHorse.com launched in 2009...... 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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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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Herbal Insulin Resistance Treatment Options Reviewed
December 10, 2009
Insulin resistance has profound consequences for affected horses, yet there are currently no licensed treatment options. Management of the condition is primarily aimed at modifying the affected horse's diet, maintaining a healthy body ... Read More
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TheHorse.com en Español: Herbecidas en el Heno Retienen el Poder en el Estiércol
September 16, 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... Read More
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Arenus Adds Equilite Product Lines
August 10, 2009
CONTACT:Jeremy LutgenPublic Relations ManagerNovus Nutrition Brands20 Research Park DriveSt. Charles, MO 63304314.453.7705www.novusint.com FOR IMMEDIATE... Read More
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Dose of Caution Recommended with Some Herbal Supplements
May 09, 2009
They're sold over the counter, on the Internet, and in tack shops, so herbal supplements must be safe for your horse, right? Not necessarily, report researchers from Norway and China. According to this group of scientists, some commonly use... Read More
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Filling a Need? (Supplements)
May 01, 2009
When was the last time you stepped into a feed room that didn't contain a wide array of buckets, bottles, and tubs of supplements? There might have been a time when horses were fed on hay and oats alone, but these days we're much more likely to be ... Read More
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Herb Shown to Reduce Inflammation in Equine Study
December 13, 2008
Move over glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, there might be a new supplement in town. In a clinical trial involving 74 trotting horses, LitoVet, a rose hip powder manufactured specifically for animals by HybenVital in Denmark, had an ... Read More
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Supplement Safety
December 01, 2008
Standards help to ensure, manage, and effectively monitor risk of use for products and ingredients for horses.... Read More
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Herbs for Horses
October 01, 2008
While there is some scientific evidence that herbs can be used as effective treatments and preventives in humans and animals, "natural" does not always mean "benign." You probably know the types: Eager Ellen, who is sold... Read More
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Safety of Nutritional Supplements for Horses Unknown, Researchers Say
September 14, 2008
Just because a supplement comes in fancy packaging with a tamper-resistant foil seal and promises of efficacy does not necessarily mean that it is safe for your horse. According to the Committee on Examining the Safety of Dietary... Read More
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Readers Respond: Herbs For Horses
August 14, 2008
More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Would you consider using herbal supplements, such as aloe vera juice, milk thistle, ginger, etc., in your horse's feed or as a topical... Read More
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