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Can High Fibre Diets Reduce Lactic Acid In Racehorses
Racehorses are often fed high-grain, high-starch diets to fuel speed and power. That approach has been standard for decades. But research now shows there is another way to support performance, one that works with the horse’s digestive system, not against it.
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Foal Gut Health Can Predict Racehorse Performance
New research has revealed something powerful for the Thoroughbred industry. A foal’s gut health in the first month of life can strongly predict how healthy and successful that horse will be years later!
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Can Athletic Horses Perform on a Forage-Only Diet?
Many performance horses are fed high-starch concentrates like grains to meet their energy needs. But recent studies show that horses can perform (even win races) on high-energy forage-only diets.
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Protect Your Horse from “Big Head”
Did you know some common Australian grasses can steal calcium from your horse’s diet, leading to serious bone problems? If your horse grazes on sub-tropical pastures, you’ll want to read on!
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Is Your Horse Getting Enough Salt?
Salt is essential in your horse’s diet to prevent dehydration. “Dehydration of just 2-3% can reduce a horse’s performance by up to 10%, according to Dr. Eleanor Kellon, a renowned expert in equine nutrition.” It plays a critical role in maintaining their overall health, energy, and performance. Here’s what you need to know about why…
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DO HORSES NEED CHAFF?
Why don’t you need to feed a horse chaff? What happens when you feed a horse chaff? Why is hay important for ulcers? SHOULD CHAFF BE INCLUDED IN A HORSE’S DIET When formulating a healthy diet for your horse, should chaff be included? There are many aspects to consider, as horses are what we call
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FABA BEANS for Horses (Tick Beans) – Equine Superfood
Recent research highlights Faba Beans’ distinct nutritional profile, along with their prebiotic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can significantly enhance horse health and performance.
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Oil Type Influences Red Blood Cells
The Research On Omega 3 Oil Compared to Omega 6 Oil In a recent landmark study (1), compared the effect of two oil types – One oil type High in Omega 3 (57%) and one oil type Low in Omega 3 (8%) – A 40 horse test population (20 mares and 20 stallions) received 25mL…
