Nutrition and Feeding

Nutrition and Feeding

NUTRITION AND FEEDING

Diet and nutrition protocols, important information, instructions, and advice for horses and dogs.

Support for horses in hot weather

Heat can take a lot out of our horses (and us). In many parts of the country, heat mixes with ...
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From the Inside Out: Health Begins With Food (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this two-part series, I focused on pets’ health and wellness from the outside in, emphasizing just ...
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From the Outside In: Our Backyard Ecosystems (Part 1)

From day to day and season to season, my backyard never fails to amaze me. Sometimes there is more drama ...
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The Scoop on (Dog) Poop: Part 1

Your dog’s number two ✌️ is your number one ☝️ tool for improving their health. A dog’s stool is a ...
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I’m a Raving Fan of Kaneka Ubiquinol®

As a formulator, I work with many types of raw materials, and I certainly have my favorites:   Holy basil ...

Does My Horse Need CoQ10?

Back in the 1990’s, I was hearing a lot of chatter about Coenzyme Q10, commonly known as CoQ10, being beneficial ...
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Ingredient Sourcing: Why It Matters

The Silk Road was an ancient trade route that connected Asia, Europe, and North Africa from the second century to ...
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Does My Horse Need a Detox?

When you hear the word ‘detox,’ you might immediately think of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. However, detox can also be ...
Weathering the Winter: Foods to Support the Immune System | BioStar US

Weathering the Winter: Foods to Support the Immune System

Wintertime is upon us — as is a very active flu season. Fortunately, there are specific foods that will provide ...
Support for Horses with Lyme Disease | BioStar US

Support for Horses with Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is most prevalent in the Northeast, upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and California-Pacific Northwest regions of the US. It’s caused ...
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Julia in My Kitchen with Dogs

My mother used to watch reruns of Julia Child’s The French Chef on PBS from a little black-and-white television in ...
Selenium yeast vs Selenium selenate with horses | BioStar US

Selenium Yeast vs Sodium Selenite

Selenium is an important mineral for horses. This trace element plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA ...