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Elevate® and the breeding horse Vitamin E is an essential component of body-wide antioxidant defenses. These defenses play a vital...

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Influence of Source and Quantity of Supplemental Vitamin E on Equine Serum and Cerebrospinal Fluid a-Tocopherol and Its Implication for Neurologic Diseases

Two studies were conducted at the University of California, Davis to measure effects of vitamin E supplementation on serum and...

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Travel Tips for Horses – Part 2: Nutritional Support While Traveling

Travel Tips for Horses- Part 2: Nutritional Support While Traveling

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Building a Strong Immune System in Mares and Foals

Natural vitamin E supplementation of broodmares during late gestation and early lactation can give foals a leg up in building...

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Vitamin E and the Performance Horse – A Winning Combination

Vitamin E is essential for the performance horse Vitamin E, the major lipid-soluble antioxidant defense in cells, plays an important...

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Natural Vitamin E Supplement Recommended for Breeding Stallions

Don’t wait until you are in the middle of breeding season to support optimal fertility in your breeding stallion. Subfertility...

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Supplement Tips That Help Keep Horses Healthy While Traveling

Your truck is gassed up and ready to go. You have gone over your trailer’s safety check list and it...

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Managing RER (a Form of Tying-up) With Dietary Changes

“Tying-up” is one of the more common muscle disorders found in horses. In fact, we now know that there are...

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Vitamin E and Equine Motor Neuron Disease

What is Equine Motor Neuron Disease? Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND) is a degenerative disease of the motor neurons located...

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Nutritional Considerations for Horses in Drought Conditions

Careful management of your horse year-round will help ensure that he remains healthy during drought conditions. In the short-term future,...

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Think “E” for Excellent Nutrition

The far-reaching effects of vitamin E in equine nutrition are well known. Vitamin E plays imperative roles in immune, cardiovascular,...

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Elevate®: What’s Inside

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Elevate®: What’s Inside” Elevate® W.S. Natural vitamin...

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What Is the Difference Between Elevate W.S. And Elevate Maintenance Powder or Elevate Concentrate Powder?

Elevate® natural vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) is provided to horses in two physical forms, powder or liquid. Both forms can be...

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Selenium: How Much Is in Your Horse’s Diet?

FDA sets safe level for average horse The FDA has set a daily recommended level of selenium for an “average”...

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Vitamin E: An Essential Nutrient for Horses

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient for horses and is beneficial in combating the many effects of free radical production...

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Choosing Supplements for Senior Horses That Have Trouble Maintaining Weight

Horses 18 years of age and older are considered geriatric or senior horses. Some horses, like some humans, age more...

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Myo-Guard™: What’s inside the bucket?

Myo-Guard was developed to sustain optimal performance in horses of all types. It provides a blend of antioxidants that support healthy muscle function during training and competition. Horses with healthy muscles have more stamina and strength, are quicker to recovery after vigorous exercise, and are less likely to develop muscle disorders.

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Quick and Dirty Facts on Skin Problems in Horses

Rain Rot The facts: Rain rot is caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Occurs during wet seasons. Starts with some type of skin opening, such as an insect bite, that allows the bacteria to enter and spread using moisture. Contagious.

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Researchers Confirm Vitamin E Lower in Horses Without Access to Pasture

Horses are managed in varying conditions throughout the world. A vast number of them do not have access to growing...

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Vitamin E Necessary for Optimal Health in Horses

The most important function of vitamin E in the horse’s body revolves around its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants offset the damage...

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Nutrition’s Role in Horse Healing and Recovery

As equine athletes, our horses constantly run the risk of injury. When injury occurs, the horse is faced with a...

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Managing the Easy Keeper

Managing the easy keeper is anything but easy. The biggest challenge when feeding an easy keeper is meeting nutrient requirements without overfeeding calories.

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