by Dr. Amy Gill | May 12, 2018 | Joint & Bone, Understanding Nutrition, Vitamin & Mineral
This is an email from Sue Thompson regarding the rehabilitation of a starved mare with OmegaTri™ oil as an adjunct nutritional therapy: “Attached are pictures of a 24-year-old TB mare I rescued in December during a freak snowstorm here in...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 12, 2018 | Understanding Nutrition, Vitamin & Mineral
Milkshakes Leave a Bad Taste Sodium bicarbonate loading could delay onset of fatigue and mask use or detection of drugs By Amy M Gill, PhD. At every level of racing, so much time and money are invested in each horse that trainers and owners want to find the extra...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 12, 2018 | Understanding Nutrition, Vitamin & Mineral
The Truth Behind Bran Mashes – Its Uses & Disadvantages Using bran mash as a weekly ‘cleanser’ is a popular tradition among horse owners and stables. The thought behind the weekly bran mash is that it adds bulk to the stool, helps with hydration, is a good...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 12, 2018 | Understanding Nutrition, Vitamin & Mineral
Feeding and Managing the Overweight Equine – Complications of Obesity Feeding and Managing the Overweight Equine is a two-part blog post. Today’s post introduces the topic of obesity in horses and the complications. The obesity crisis no longer applies to...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 12, 2018 | Understanding Nutrition, Vitamin & Mineral
Is Your Feeding Program up to Snuff? By Amy M Gill, PhD When was the last time you evaluated what your horse is being fed? The nutritional needs of horses actually change quite frequently, and I always recommend a thorough evaluation of the forage, concentrate...
by Dr. Amy Gill | May 12, 2018 | Understanding Nutrition, Vitamin & Mineral
Fueling the Motor – Energy Sources for Horses The energy level of the horse is one of the most commonly analyzed factors of performance. Horses that compete in energy-oriented competitions need the proper amount of fuel to perform at their best. While the main...
