Amino Acid Requirements for Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 18, 2013
Learn about the 21 different amino acids your horse needs to build proteins in his body.
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.
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Most readers said they’ve incorporated at least one complementary therapy into their horses’ care.
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.
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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.
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