Two Paws Up: Kemosabe’s Review of Bark Bistro Dog Food
BioStar’s own Kemosabe gives his unique canine take on Bark Bistro Dog Food: This winter in Florida my tummy went through a period of upset at both ends. Went to the veterinarian, got meds,...
Category: GI Tract
USEF and the CBD Ban for Competing Horses
Recently the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced that, as of September 1, 2019, “USEF prohibits CBD and all related cannabinoids.” For context, note that CBD, or cannabidiol, is only one of 113 cannabinoid...
Coming Soon from the BioStar Lab: Stress Relief for the Whole Horse
I have been fascinated by the biology and chemistry of stress since 1983, when the human supplement company I worked for introduced a revolutionary (at the time) stress supplement: the B-complex vitamins together with...
Rest, Relaxation, & Alixir EQ: The Keys to Recovery
Supporting the body’s recovery process after physical exertion, training, and competing is crucial for equine athletes. Horse recovery support is also crucial for animals stressed from high temperatures and/or high humidity. Metabolic horses, especially,...
Spirulina: Nutrient-Dense Superfood
Spirulina is one of Nature’s most perfect foods because of its dense nutrient content. Studies conducted by NASA found that 1 kg of it is the nutritional equivalent to 10 kg of assorted vegetables....
Supporting Foster Dogs
by Emily Halaszynski When the CASPCA put out the call for emergency fosters this past hurricane season, I jumped at the chance to help clear some kennel space in anticipation of an influx of...
For the Love of the Senior Horse
Senior horses are a lot like senior citizens in the human world: sometimes undervalued, but knowing one is an amazing journey of experience and teaching if we just take the time to listen. As...
On the Subject of Soy…
Soy is one of the most common ingredients in equine feed, and is also found in various equine supplements and oil blends. It’s a relatively new addition to the equine diet. BioStar does not...
Fruit of the Ancients: Amalaki for Horses
In Ayurvedic medicine, amalaki (also known as amla) is considered one of the most powerful rejuvenating foods. In Sanskrit, amalaki means “the sustainer.” Western medicine knows this same food as Indian gooseberry. By whichever...
The Verdict on Artificial — and “Natural” — Flavorings
It has turned into a real challenge to find a supplement or a bag of feed without also finding the words “natural and artificial flavorings” among the ingredients. “Natural flavorings” sounds harmless enough —...
