How to best support equine immune system function is a very common concern. There are two mistakes/misconceptions many people have. One is that you should try to “stimulate”. The other is that … [Read more...]
Why Feed Spirulina to Horses
Spirulina for horses is a dense, green powder derived from fresh water, blue green algae. In laboratory experiments it has been documented, both in vitro and in vivo, as having potent anti-histaminic, … [Read more...]
Understanding Quality Protein for Horses
Do you need to understand all about quality protein for horses? Horse owners should be concerned to provide their horse with protein that contains adequate and diverse essential amino acids because … [Read more...]
Valine
Valine is an essential amino acid in the diet of horses and one of the branch chain amino acids. There are three branch chain amino acids, leucine and isoleucine are the other two. Valine is … [Read more...]
Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid in the diet of all horses. Vital for normal sleep and mood patterns this amino acid is needed as a precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Tryptophan … [Read more...]
