Tag Archives: Omega-3
Omega-3 Oil for Horses – Choosing the Best Oil for Your Horse
WHY FEED OIL TO HORSES?
We hear a lot about omega-3 oil for horses these days, but are they really worth it?
Oils are essential in ...
How does Omega-3 supplementation boost mare fertility?
Although omega-3 supplementation for broodmares is proven to boost fertility, mares should be on a regime of good basic nutrition with ...
Understanding the Health Risks in Transporting Horses
What are the Health Risks in Transporting Horses?
Education of the horse and preparation of the horse’s gut, immune system and the tra...
Why do horses need an omega-3 source?
Fresh grass. Horses love it!
Nothing can beat it as the basis of most horse diets. It provides essential fibre, energy, protein, vitam...
Managing Itchy Horses
There are five elements to consider in managing horses with itchy skin:
Correct basic nutrition
Omega-3 to omega-6 balance
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Why is autumn a high risk time for laminitis?
Days are getting shorter, temperatures are lower and in some regions we are starting to get some rain. Why is autumn such a tricky time...
C3 vs C4 Grasses – Which Is Best?
If you’ve ever been on to FeedXL or read information about ‘bighead’ and oxalates in pastures, you’ll have come across the terms “C3” a...
Prebiotics and Probiotics: an Introduction
Prebiotics are “a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit.” (ISAPP, 2017).
Prebiotic...
Horses don’t eat fish – but should they?
The whole horses don’t eat fish oil argument has been bothering me of late. No, horses in their natural state don’t eat fish when their...