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Form of Alpha-Tocopherol Affects Vitamin E Bioavailability in Thoroughbred Horses
Vitamin E can be obtained from natural or synthetic sources, but the chemical structure of each is different. The following studies were conducted to determine if synthetic and natural-source vitamin E have similar bioavailabilities when administered at equal IU doses and to determine if water-dispersible forms of vitamin E are more bioavailable than lipid-soluble forms. […]
Fish Oil and Corn Oil Supplementation Affect Red Blood Cell and Serum Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Concentrations in Thoroughbred Horses
Horses require both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in their diets. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are intermediate in the formation of eicosanoids that have been shown to reduce inflammatory responses, support immune function, and enhance fertility. This study was conducted to compare the effect of supplementation with oil […]
Effect Of Dietary Fats With Odd Or Even Numbers Of Carbon Atoms On Metabolic Response And Muscle Damage With Exercise In Quarter Horse–type Horses With Type 1 Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy
Borgia Lisa A; Valberg Stephanie J; McCue Molly E; Pagan JD; Roe Charles R (2010) Effect of dietary fats with odd or even numbers of carbon atoms on metabolic response and muscle damage with exercise in Quarter Horse-type horses with type 1 polysaccharide storage myopathy. American journal of veterinary research 2010;71(3):326-36.
Forages: The Foundation For Gastrointestinal Health
Horses have evolved over millions of years as grazers, with specialized digestive tracts adapted to digest and utilize diets containing high levels of plant fiber.
Recent Research Into Laminitis
Laminitis is a major disease of horses because of the associated pain and debilitating nature that make it a life-threatening condition.