Choosing Consciousness Over Convenience
Recently I ran into a Dollar Store to get some Christmas wrapping paper. I picked out a few rolls, checked them off my list, and headed to check out. Then it dawned on me….where...
Recently I ran into a Dollar Store to get some Christmas wrapping paper. I picked out a few rolls, checked them off my list, and headed to check out. Then it dawned on me….where...
With winter and the holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time to introduce two new members of the BioStar family: Thermal EQ Topper™, and Thera Calm K9™. The story behind Thermal EQ: All the...
Before exploring the benefits of yeast for horses, some appreciation is in order. Yeasts are fascinating microorganisms with over 1500 species currently identified. Yeast microbes may be one of the earliest domesticated organisms. Archeologists...
Understanding the difference between non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and structural carbohydrates, and how they are calculated, can be an important guide to maintaining healthy weight and a more balanced metabolism in easy keepers and metabolic...
Over the past several years as the number of metabolic horses has increased to almost epidemic proportions, I have been diligently studying, testing, and experimenting with plants and foods to see what can help...
Injuries to ligaments and tendons in horses are common. And while we cannot totally prevent these issues from happening, we can be proactive in nutritionally supporting the connective tissue. If an injury does occur,...
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There are many different fat sources for horses: oils, powders, fresh grass, nuts, specific seeds and plants. With so many different sources of fats, it is as important to know the quality of the...
I have been asked many times about preservatives in horse feed and supplements. Frankly, I didn’t know very much about preservatives because BioStar never uses them, so I decided to hop down into the...
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It’s difficult to find a bag of feed or even a supplement that doesn’t have natural or artificial flavorings as an ingredient. The term “natural flavorings“ sounds innocuous; perhaps it means a nice apple...
Before we get into the health benefits of spirulina for horses, let’s brush up on what we’ve already learned about the blue-green algae and its centuries-long usage by humans: Spirulina is often called one...
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