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Changes in Red Blood Cell Fatty Acid Composition in Exercised Thoroughbred Horses Supplemented with Either KER EO-3 or Flax Oil for a Two-Month Period
The present study clearly demonstrates that daily intake of EPA and DHA from KER EO-3™ significantly increases RBC membrane EPA and DHA but that a similar amount of omega-3 in the form of ALA from flax (linseed) oil does not.
Omeprazole Reduces Calcium Digestibility in Thoroughbred Horses
Omeprazole (OM) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that inhibits gastric acid secretion in horses and is the most popular treatment for EGUS. PPIs are also widely used in humans to treat acid-related conditions and have been associated with a reduction in the digestibility of several nutrients, including protein, fat, calcium (Ca) and iron. This […]
The Effect of Long-Chain Omega-3 Supplementation on Blood Serum Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Levels and Inflammation Post-Exercise in Thoroughbred Racehorses
Horses supplemented with EO-3™ had significantly lower (p<0.05) GGT levels 2 and 4 hours post-exercise compared to the control horses. This may have resulted from a reduction in inflammation observed post-exercise in the horses fed EO-3. Open Technical Bulletin
Comparison of Processed and Unprocessed Digital Images for the Determination of Radiographic Bone Aluminum Equivalent (RBAE) Values in Equine Bone
Joe D. Pagan1, Peter Kazakevicius2, Alyx Swanhall1, Emma Ford1, and Abby Pritchard1 1Kentucky Equine Research, Versailles, Kentucky, USA; 2 Ocala, Florida, USA Radiographic photodensitometry to estimate bone density in horses was originally developed using conventional analog film radiography. Today, most researchers have switched to digital radiography (DR) to make these measurements. One important feature of […]
Nutritional Management of Metabolic Diseases
Assembled by the nutritionists and veterinarians at Kentucky Equine Research (KER), this easy-to-use guide includes practical feeding and management recommendations for the following diseases: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER) Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) Malignant hyperthermia (MH) Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)
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.
Nutritional Management Of Metabolic Disorders Of Horses
Nutritional Management of Metabolic disorders of Horses PJ Huntington and JD Pagan Proc 14th Asian Assoc Animal Prod. Animal Science Congress p369 -374.
The Balancing Act Of Growing A Sound, Athletic Horse
CG Brown-Douglas. The Balancing Act of Growing a Sound, Athletic Horse. Proceedings of the 16th KER Nutrition Conference, Lexington, Kentucky. 14-16 April, 2008. Pp 109-117.
Feeding Protected Sodium Bicarbonate Attenuates Hindgut Acidosis In Horses Fed A High Grain Ration
Feeding protected sodium bicarbonate attenuates hindgut acidosis in horses fed a high grain ration Pagan JD , Lawrence TJ , Lawrence LA , Huntington PJ Australian Equine Veterinarian 27(3), 53, 2008. Proceedings report of this research available here.