Monthly Archives: February 2018

Immune Function

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

The immune system is truly an army, with Infantry, Special Forces and even an Intelligence division. Communications employs tens of thousands of different codes carried on the cytokines which also connect it to each and every organ function of the … Continue reading →

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Silver Bullets are for Werewolves

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

I have been a strong proponent of the role of nutrition in health and optimal function for four decades but with the understanding that while it is pivotal it’s not the sole answer to everything.  Scientifically unrealistic claims for the … Continue reading →

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Loving Mares

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

In my younger (OK, MUCH younger) days, I didn’t like mares. They seemed unpredictable and difficult compared to geldings, or even stallions. I was wrong. In the feral society of horses, mares have tremendous responsibilities. The stallion is the lookout, … Continue reading →

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Nutrition for Advancing Pregnancy

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

In the last half of pregnancy the foal grows from the size of a small dog to an average 100 lb foal. Nutritional needs ramp up significantly in late pregnancy and calories are the least of the concerns.  This means … Continue reading →

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Myths and Misconceptions about Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

It always takes a while for textbooks, veterinary schools and practitioners to catch up with the best published research. Magazines and news feeds often focus on whomever has a better and louder PR network. There are also companies and individuals … Continue reading →

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