Tips on Caring for Senior Horses During Winter
Edited Press Release
November 25, 2015
From managing joint health to nutrition and dental issues, learn how to help your old horse conquer the cold.
From managing joint health to nutrition and dental issues, learn how to help your old horse conquer the cold.
Recent study results support the hypothesis that omega-3s could modify a joint’s response to inflammation.
Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.
Researchers found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can reduce signs of chronic lower airway disease in horses.
Here’s what current research, or lack thereof, is telling us about common equine supplement ingredients.
Find out how biotin might help hoof and haircoat.
Studies covered stem cells, nerve blocks, respiratory issues, joint supplements, kissing spines treatments, and more.
Do all the supplements, concentrates, and forages on the market have you confused about what’s best to feed your horse? Learn what your horse really needs to eat from equine nutritionist and consultant, Dr. Clair Thunes.
Joint disease causes lameness, impedes training, creates behavioral issues, and can end a horse’s riding career. From hoof care and nutrition to medical and supportive care, learn how to keep your horse comfortable and sound despite joint disease.
And while veterinarians are well-versed in how to help keep these performance horses going, there are management techniques and training protocols owners can employ to give their animals that extra edge.
Researchers found that oral supplementation of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, and MSM did not improve stiff gaits in one senior horse population.
Owners face a sometimes overwhelming amount of options when it comes to supplementing horses for joint health. Learn about equine joint supplement ingredients, research, and what might help your horse in our easy-to-follow visual guide.
Tips to help owners make well-informed decisions when purchasing equine supplements.
While Adequan IM has slowly begun returning to the market, the drug will remain in short supply for a time.
Of the 396 voters, 61 (15%) indicated they seek the NASC seal and wouldn’t purchase a supplement without it.
Without the NASC’s efforts to bring clarity and consistency to this industry, horse owners and veterinarians would not have access to the wide variety of supplements that are available.
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