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.
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.
More frequent forage feedings for group-housed horses could lead to a balance between feeding and resting.
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, will present “Selecting The Best Nutrition For Your Performance Horse.”
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.
Of the 703 voters, 484 (69%) indicated they never have their horses’ joints injected
The manufacturer anticipates the release of Adequan products to the market beginning in late August 2013.
Supplementation with a certain type of fatty acid appears to improve insulin sensitivity in IR horses.
Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.
Luitpold Animal Health issued an update June 27 on the drug’s current and future availability.
Researchers are working toward formulating nutritional recommendations for specific types of equine activity.
Consumers can expect to see the updated seal on shelves as early as this fall.
Dr. Scott Palmer describes a typical racehorse feeding regimen.
Supplies of Adequan i.m. are expected to be limited in the coming months due to factory renovations.
Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, describes three-day event horse diets, both before and during the competition.
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