Staggers is caused by specific mycotoxins, most commonly lolitrem B produced by the endophyte fungi within perennial rye-grass. Staggers may also result from ingestion of mycotoxins in other grasses such as Claviceps paspali in paspalum grass. The toxins are particularly Read more…
Horses are no more difficult to draw than any other thing. People who have difficulty drawing usually have not learned the ability to observe and compare what they are trying to draw and how it relates to the rest of Read more…
Glucosamine relieves pain, sometimes in as short a time as 10 to 14 days. Studies have shown that it can slow cartilage breakdown and may encourage healing. An effective dose is 6,000 to 10,000 mg/day. The 10,000 mg dose is Read more…
Omega 6s are involved in the body’s role of producing inflammation mediators so that when illness or infection is present, the body can respond appropriately. Omega 3s help to ensure that inflammation responses do not occur when the horse is Read more…
Glucosamine for horses helps to support horse joint health by assisting with the production and maintenance of cartilage; naturally targeting the body’s inflammatory response; and improving joint comfort (particularly in senior or active horses). What are the negative effects of Read more…
Chia seeds are one of the healthiest, most nutrient dense foods on earth, and are especially great for horses. Chia seeds can be used as a natural replacement for many supplements because they already contain many of the same nutrients. Read more…
In addition, B-Group vitamins for horses are also required for cell repair and therefore adequate B-Group vitamin supplementation is essential to ensure optimal muscle recovery. B-Group vitamins for horses are vital for optimal performance, particularly in horses undergoing intense exercise Read more…
Weighing feed leads to peace of mind that your horse is meeting its nutrient requirements, and often feed costs can be cut through determining how much of each feed is required. The need for expensive vitamin and mineral supplements is Read more…
1 percent. The horse should always be fed a minimum of 1 percent of its body weight in forage (on a dry matter basis); the ideal is 1.5 to 2 percent of its body weight. Feeding less roughage than this Read more…
Stephanie says: “False. Sheep feed has been formulated specifically for the needs of sheep and not equines. “Sheep are also very sensitive to copper so these feeds contain copper antagonists, which could cause deficiencies in horses.” What can I not Read more…