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Optimize Your Horse’s Booster Vaccines

...with vitamin E. Natural vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) boosts T cell lymphocytes, an integral part of the body’s immune response. Nano-E, available from Kentucky Equine Research, is a natural-source vitamin...

Stallion Health and Season Affect Semen, Breeding Success

Vitamin E supplementation supports male reproductive health. In stallions, vitamin E stabilizes the plasma membrane of the sperm, which is necessary to penetrate the egg, and squelches damaging free radicals....

Malignant Hyperthermia in Horses

...water-soluble, natural vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) is better absorbed than synthetic vitamin E and will more quickly achieve higher concentrations in the tissues. Genetic testing for MH is available from the...

Working Oil Into Your Horse’s Diet

...of the fat-soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, but it has turned into a useful feedstuff outside of that.” In addition to its role in vitamin absorption, fat contains...

Wobbler Syndrome in Growing Horses

...by Kentucky Equine Research to confer rapid and superior bioavailability of natural-source vitamin E to horses. This form of vitamin E has been proven more effective than synthetic vitamin E...

Antioxidants, Omega-3s Improve Stallion Fertility

...variety of nutrients, including L-carnitine, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E, among a variety of other vitamins and minerals. After collecting and analyzing samples at various time points, researchers found:...

Feeding Horses with PSSM

...consumed, assuming feeding recommendations are adhered to. If another feed is chosen and vitamin E levels are suspect, supplement with a natural source of vitamin E such as water-soluble Nano•E...

Strategies for Increasing Appetite and Tempting Picky Eaters

...very hard, or those that are under stress or are scouring, B-vitamin production may fall short of requirements. Supplementing B vitamins to horses with reduced appetite can stimulate appetite. Supplementation...

Feeding Air Ferns: Real-World Nutrition Advice for Overweight Horses

...caloric requirements, feed selection should be centered on providing optimal vitamin and mineral nutrition, and this often translates to a well-formulated ration balancer or vitamin and mineral supplement,” said Crandell....

Conference 2020: Smart Product Development

...could be evenly blended at a higher total inclusion. Moderator With reference to Kathleen’s comments on vitamin C, when you say that it has to be included in a feed...

Elevated Cobalt Levels Come Under Scrutiny

Cobalt is a trace mineral required by animals for the formation of cobalamin, also known as vitamin B12. This vitamin serves as a cofactor for two enzymes that are necessary...

Relieving Tying-Up in Champion Ranch Horse

...experienced another tying-up episode! RE-LEVE is a high-calorie, low-starch feed specifically formulated for horses with a history of tying-up. Another key component for horses that suffer from tying-up is vitamin...

Forage Extenders for Horses: Pros and Cons

...in the diet. They are typically pelleted. Because they often have minimal vitamin and mineral fortification, forage extenders usually have a higher recommended feeding rate than traditional concentrates,” said Kathleen...

Moldy Hay for Horses: Causes and Avoidance

...Perform in Australia). A well-formulated vitamin and mineral supplement will round out the nutritional needs of horses on all-forage diets. “The use of a vitamin and mineral supplement or a...

Feeding Horses with Acute Laminitis

...the laminitis process, higher than maintenance intakes of vitamin E are recommended. Different natural forms are used by manufacturers. Studies have shown that the most effective way of increasing vitamin...