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
Small errors in feeding can make a big difference in competitive horses’ performance. This fact sheet reviews athletic horses’ nutritional needs and describes how to determine if your feeding program is working.
Which equine nutritional supplements have the research to back up their claims?
Many owners don’t think twice before feeding their horses nutritional supplements touted to solve issues ranging from metabolic and joint problems to insect control and behavioral vices. But in many cases the science behind the powders, pellets, and
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.
SmartPak has introduced a new “Guide to Supplements and Horse Care,” a publication that provides horse owners with a new way to learn about their horse’s health and supplements.
Interested barns, pony clubs, 4-H clubs,
Move over glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, there might be a new supplement in town. In a clinical trial involving 74 trotting horses, LitoVet, a rose hip powder manufactured specifically for animals by HybenVital in Denmark, had an
Standards help to ensure, manage, and effectively monitor risk of use for products and ingredients for horses.
You probably know the types: Eager Ellen, who is sold
Just because a supplement comes in fancy packaging with a tamper-resistant foil seal and promises of efficacy does not necessarily mean that it is safe for your horse.
According to the Committee on Examining the Safety of Dietary
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