Tag Archives: antioxidants

Get Ready for Allergy Season

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

The groundhog was right about six more weeks of winter, but spring is just around the corner and with it all the plants, molds and insects that can spell allergy. Studies in several species and different equine breeds have uncovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Can You Recognize Muscular Performance Issues?

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

There is no missing it when a horse ties up, or even has a severe localized muscle injury, but generalized muscular dysfunction is more difficult to recognize and can cause significant pain, poor performance, gait and/or behavioral issues. Sustained daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cold-Induced Laminitis

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

It happens every winter. A horse that may not even have a prior history of laminitis is found to be very lame and reluctant to move.  It’s more than the typical hesitation horses show on hard, frozen ground. Looks like … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Cold Weather and Stiff Horses

Posted on December 3, 2017 by

Research has proven that exposure to cold causes increased stiffness in both muscle and connective tissue, including tendons and ligaments.  A recent human study also confirmed that dampness (relative humidity) is correlated with increased joint pain and this effect is … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Air Quality in the Barn

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

When the winds are up and temperatures drop we want our horses to be comfortable and protected. Nestling into a cozy stable may seem like a good solution but there are health risks lurking in a tightly closed up barn. … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Vitamin C for Horses

Posted on October 22, 2017 by

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) comes in and out of supplement headlines.  As happens with many nutrients, exaggerated claims end up being made and when these eventually prove to be unwarranted the pendulum swings too far in the other direction but … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Summer Allergies

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

Nothing ruins enjoying the warm weather with your horse quite like the scourge of allergies.  Manifestations run the gamut from sneezing and snorting to wheezing, runny eyes and agonizing itching. from Towcester Vets, UK Allergies are basically a misdirected and … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In Defense of Wheat Bran

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

Wheat bran has gone from a darling of caretakers everywhere to one of the most widely criticized feeds.  The ensuing impression that bran is somehow “bad” is unwarranted.  In fact, bran has some very desirable characteristics. Bran’s high phosphorus content … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Hormonal Laminitis is Different

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

There are many causes of laminitis, including dietary overloads, hormonal disruptions, toxic plants, severe intestinal disorders and bacterial infections.  It has been estimated that 80% or more of laminitis cases fall under the category of hormonal/endocrine pathologies but until recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Equine Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments