Did you know that when horses are under saddle, their stomachs are unprotected from digestive acids? Because of this need for added gastric support, ensuring horses have consistent access to forage and hay (especially...
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I was introduced to spirulina in 1983 when the human supplement company I worked for created a spirulina supplement. As an ingredient, Spirulina was the “new kid on the block”: a blue-green algae we...
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The fall show season is upon us. No matter which equestrian discipline you compete in, fall is decidedly a busy competition season. This means you are no doubt packing, unpacking, and repacking your tack...
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Lyme disease is most prevalent in the Northeast, upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and California-Pacific Northwest regions of the US. It’s caused by a tiny coil-shaped organism known as Borrelia burgdorferi, a member of the gram-negative...
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There are major differences between a ration balancer, a conventional supplement, and a bioavailable multivitamin and mineral supplement formula. How do you choose? Ration balancers A ration balancer is essentially a multivitamin and mineral...
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With so many probiotics to choose from among supplements, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one is right for your horse or dog. Compound this with confusing labeling, heavy marketing, and price...
On a recent road trip, Lizzy Meyer sent us notes on traveling with dogs—specifically, what helped her dog Bravo travel like a champ while the two of them cruised the open road! New...
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The GI tract of horses is complex and fascinating. As efficient as it is for an animal who eats 16-20 hours a day, equine gut health is also extremely sensitive to the environment, food...
The yeast strain Saccharomyces boulardii is one of the most researched probiotic strains on the planet, and has become a very popular probiotic for dogs. It is known for its benefits in managing GI...
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Collagen is an amazing protein. It is the most abundant protein in mammals, comprising up to 35% of the whole-body protein content, and is considered one of the most useful biomaterials known.1 The body...
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