Pre- and Probiotics for Horses
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
November 26, 2012
Providing pre- and probiotics, coupled with proper nutrition, can have positive effects on horses’ health.
Providing pre- and probiotics, coupled with proper nutrition, can have positive effects on horses’ health.
Assess your horse’s overall diet, nutrient needs, health status, and workload before supplementing him.
Recently, reports of the use of a product called “Carolina Gold” have been brought to the USEF Equine Drugs an
Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help strengthen the immune system.
Supplements, or nutraceuticals, are thought to have some beneficial effects for horses, but more studies are necessary.
Oral supplements might be indicated for horses with dry, cracked, or brittle hooves.
Phytonutrients are class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation.
Phytonutrients are a class of compounds showing value in controlling inflammation and its negative effects.
Mineral oil, a traditional equine laxative, clears sand from the equine intestine more effectively when used in conjunction with psyllium, according to new research from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, in Austria. These results are
Authored and narrated by Kathryn Watts, BS, a Power Point lecture on CD entitled “Soil Minerals: The Basis of Nutrition” is now available for horse owners interested in equine health and hoof care. The science behind mineral nutrition in grass and ha
While much of the Midwest has recovered from the drought that parched the area last year, horses are continuing to experience effects from the hot, dry summer of 2006. Due to a bad hay crop, University of Missouri-Columbia veterinarians are
Dietary management can work like magic for specific equine diseases.
Selenium in a horse’s diet is a balancing act–the horse has to have a small amount, and too much is fatal.
A number of nutritional factors are promoted as hoof growth aids. Such products may include gelatin, numerous vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other dietary supplements.
Developing a good strategy for mineral/electrolyte replacement during rest stops when traveling with horses
Research proving probiotics’ worth is missing, even though they have backing from anecdotal evidence.
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