Learn how to read supplement labels and the difference between ingredients that offer potential therapeutic benefits and those meant to improve flavor or act as preservatives.
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Of the 515 respondents, 232 (45%) said they use joint supplements to help keep their arthritic horses comfortable.
Owners considered veterinarians the most reliable information source, which researchers found encouraging.
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
Dr. Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by supplements, headshaking, and more.
A resveratrol and hyaluronic acid supplement could have anti-inflammatory effects in aged horses, researchers found.
Of the 442 respondents, 90 (20%) use injections as a regular part of their horses’ joint management programs.
Researchers believe the tested supplements could help reduce the joint inflammation that can lead to osteoarthritis.
Horses consuming the supplement following joint injections were less lame than control horses, researchers found.
Using sensible strategies, we can help keep equine joints healthy and capable of withstanding athletic demands.
An extract from blue-green algae—a potentially toxic substance—could help arthritic horses without poisoning them.
Hot topics include digestion, metabolism, soft tissue injuries, and inflamm-aging.
Osteoarthritis is a common cause of lameness. Could a joint supplement help affected horses? Maybe, says one researcher.
Take a look at some commonly fed supplements and the theories behind their use.
Joint health and mobility supplements were the most frequently used in both disciplines, researchers found.
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