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Why Fat from Fish is Phat for Your Horse

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

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Why Fish Oil Is the Perfect Energy Source for Horses

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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