A research article dating back to 1968 detailed studies that pointed out even then, that healthy range-fed cattle had from two to six times more beneficial omega-3 EPA/DHA in tissue samples than animals fed with “modern” manufactured feeds. Since then, numerous published reports continue to document the same findings. Big deal? Yes. Omega-3 EPA/DHA has
Read More...We often hear the words ‘essential fatty acids.’ But what are they really? The kinds of fats usually referred to as ‘essential’ are those nutrients which the body does NOT produce and which must be supplied through the diet. The two most significant of these are omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Both use enzymes to
Read More...Serious equine conditions such as founder, laminitis and colic may be connected to the feeding of processed grains and use of corn oil as an energy source. This is particularly problematic for performance and work horses when grass and hay cannot always supply all the energy the horses need for work. Since the digestive system cannot
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