Omega Fatty Acids: What Do They Do for Horses?
Emily Lamprecht, PhD
September 30, 2013
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids must be obtained in sufficient amounts from the diet.
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids must be obtained in sufficient amounts from the diet.
Learn about the 21 different amino acids your horse needs to build proteins in his body.
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.
Supplementation with a certain type of fatty acid appears to improve insulin sensitivity in IR horses.
An LSU study found that, after omeprazole treatment, SmartGut Ultra reduced the return of ulcers in horses.
Researchers found a feed supplement designed to combat headshaking provided little relief to affected horses.
One researcher reviews vitamin E supplementation in horses with neurologic disorders.
Consumers can expect to see the updated seal on shelves as early as this fall.
Is it okay to supplement a horse with apple cider vinegar?
A study examines the effects of P. acidilactici and S. boulardii-based probiotics on horses.
The USEF issued a statement regarding the use of equine nutritional supplements on April 1.
Researchers are closer to helping owners and trainers identify if a horse is at risk for soft tissue injury.
Racing officials are taking a close look at the calming agent GABA, which was banned by the USEF in 2012.
Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.
Although the equine body incorporates these two supplements differently, each has its benefits.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
