Tag Archives: omega 3 for horses
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 th...
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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Supplementing all hay diets when there is no grass
Dry times and a lack of fresh pasture is a real issue in many parts of the country at the moment, causing vitamin deficiencies in horse...
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...
Feeding for coat colour and shine
In springtime, it is common to see horses shining with good health, right? But are they really in optimum health?
Green grass is rich ...