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Research Update: Diarrhea in Young Foals

...yeast that ferment nondigestible feedstuffs and help maintain the overall health of the gastrointestinal tract and the entire animal,” explained Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research (KER)....

Horse Oversupplementation: Environmental Effects

...M.E., M.S. Edwards, C.R. Sweeney, and M.L. Jerina. 2013. Effects of added chelated trace minerals, organic selenium yeast culture, direct-fed microbials, and Yucca schidigera extract in horses. Part I: Blood...

Selenium for Horses: How Important Is It?

...is slightly better absorbed than inorganic. Selenium enriched yeast (organic) was found to have higher digestibility and greater retention than selenium salts (inorganic). Levels of selenium in plant foods and...

Treats for Horses: Pay Attention to Packaging

...at 9 months; and at 12 months. At each time point, samples were evaluated for moisture content, water activity, mold, yeast, pH, and volatile organic acid content. Organic acids, such...

New Vaccine for African Horse Sickness Tested

...yeast are used to produce large quantities of a single protein from a virus. After the protein is purified and injected into the patient, the immune system is stimulated to...

Litmus Test for Probiotics in Horses

Direct-fed microbials, more commonly referred to as probiotics or DFMs, reportedly help horses by providing live microorganisms, usually yeast or bacteria, to the intestinal tract to support fermentation, boost the...

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Pegasus Coolmax a Great “All-Rounder” Feed for Pleasure and Performance Horses

...yeast culture to enhance digestion and mineral absorption and organic chromium to improve glucose metabolism, decrease lactic acid accumulation, and reduce the severity of tying-up. It also contains bioavailable natural...

Peripheral Dental Caries: What Do They Mean for My Horse?

...of micronutrients at a low intake. All-Phase is fortified with KER micronutrients to include natural-source vitamin E, chelated trace minerals, B vitamins, biotin, yeast culture, and organic selenium. Lee L.,...

Horse Feeds: Understanding By-product Ingredients

...been distilled (fermented by yeast) and the alcohol has been removed, the leftover product is dried and can be added to feeds as a low-carbohydrate source of protein. On average,...

Why Isn’t My Horse Gaining Weight?

...as grains; Yeast cultures, which support digestion, ensuring your horse gets the most out of his feed; Treats and flavoring agents, such as molasses or honey, to increase appetite in...

Sourcing Supplements for Horses with Gastric Ulcers

...and fluid in the stomach was not clearly explained. The live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly used as a probiotic. Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), a flowering plant native to cold-temperate regions...

Use of Alfalfa or Lucerne and Its Effect on Gastric Ulcers

...support digestive health including probiotics and prebiotics, mineral mixes, and various yeasts. Correct nutrition and adequate fiber intake is vital for a healthy digestive tract. Horses evolved as grazing animals...

Exploring Acetaminophen for Pain in Horses

...source of minerals and vitamins in an easy-to-feed pellet and includes yeast for hindgut support and improved fiber digestion,” Petroski-Rose shared. Triacton is especially appropriate for young horses, as it...

Saracen Re-Covery Mash: Optimum Hydration and Recovery

...and the live yeast aids optimal hindgut health during periods of management and diet change, which are more common in winter. This mash can also be used during periods of...

Selenium for Broodmares and Foals

...mg selenium as selenium-enriched yeast. The mares received their treatments daily for approximately eight weeks before foaling and eight weeks after foaling. Blood samples were taken from each mare prior...