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Effects of Feeding on Behavior of Horses

...In rats, injection of insulin caused an increase in 5-HT (the major metabolite of serotonin). KER has conducted research demonstrating that supplemental trivalent chromium (from chromium yeast) increased the sensitivity...

Equine Fitness: How to Build Muscle

...such as omega-3 fatty acids with potent anti-inflammatory effects facilitate skeletal muscle repair, as well as vitamin E and polyphenols, found in yeast fermentates and green tea extracts,” Crandell shared....

Delivery Pending: A Checklist for Mare Owners

...prior to foaling. 8. Have all foals examined by a veterinarian within the first 24 hours of life. “Don’t forget about the value of vitamin E, yeast, and omega-3 fatty...

Comparison photo of horse before and after using KER Targeted Nutrition Supplements

Seeing the Gold: Pony Benefits from KER Supplements

...minerals for increased bioavailability, yeast culture for optimal digestive function, and natural vitamin E for superior antioxidant protection. While KER Gold Pellet satisfies any vitamin, mineral, or amino acid shortage,...

Colostrum Quality: Nutrition of Mares Key

...3. Supplement with yeast. As previously reported, one group of researchers reported that supplementing pregnant mares with live Saccharomyces cerevisiae ss. boulardii CNCM-1079 increased IgG levels in colostrum. Crandell adds,...

Cushing’s May Affect Digestion in Horses

...Micro-Max is a low-calorie, low-starch source of vitamins and trace minerals. It supports optimal digestibility through the inclusion of yeast culture and is suitable for use in both horses and...

Can Kefir Keep Horses’ Hindguts Healthy?

...a fermentation product containing proteins, lipids, lactose, ethanol, lactic acid, as well as calcium, vitamins, and a variety of microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria and yeast,” explained Kathleen Crandell,...

Ration Balancers for Horses: Just the Basics

...micronutrients to include natural-source vitamin E, chelated trace minerals, B vitamins, biotin, yeast culture, and organic selenium. Read more: Ration Balancer Pellets Fulfilling Forage Needs of Equine Metabolic Syndrome Laying...

An Introduction to Protein Supplements for Horses

...vitamins, minerals, and other additives (yeast, for example) in a pellet and mixed with cereal grains and molasses in textured feeds. Linseed meal is a derivative of flaxseed processing. Linseed...

Graphic with antique horse drawing and "Historical Feedstuffs for Horses"

Historical Feedstuffs for Horses: Horse-Bread

...feeding horse-bread for racehorses in training: “Grind three pecks of beans, with one peck of wheat into fine flour or meal…and made up with sweet yeast, and a little spring...

Prebiotic Powers of Sugar Beet Pulp Explored in Horses

...Research. Prebiotics feed and stabilize the existing, healthy bacterial populations in the hindgut. In contrast, probiotics deliver live microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria to the hindgut. Researchers from the...

Open supplement container with a scoop inside

Review of Probiotics for Horses: Diarrhea, Hindgut Acidosis, Performance

...consider equine-specific research, as many questions remain unanswered. For example, what species of bacteria and yeast should be included in probiotic supplements, and what multistrain products will have the most...

Prebiotics and the Equine Intestinal Microbiome: Effectiveness Studied

...the anaerobic fermentation of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), resulting in the production of beneficial metabolites. These include B vitamins, amino acids, nucleotides, lipids, and organic acids. “SCFPs are often categorized as...

Gut Health in Horses: Postbiotics Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought

...Kentucky Equine Research, contains a blend of yeast cultures and fermentation products shown to improve the digestibility of nonstructural carbohydrates, fiber, and key minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, copper, and...

Horses eating from a round bale in winter

Fiber: An Important Component in Equine Nutrition

...yeasts to break down cellulose molecules, horses would not derive any benefit from eating fiber. The key to maintaining an efficient microbial population is a steady supply of fermentable products....