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Metabolic and Insulin Support in the Horse; A New Herbal Formula

Metabolic syndrome and related problems, including Cushing’s disease, are becoming an epidemic in the equine world.  There are many herbal and dietary options to aid in management of the condition in the horse, but sometimes we can make things even more simple.  The new SV EQ Metabolic Support formula provides us this option of keeping […]

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Qi & Vital Energy in the Horse; A New Herbal Formula

Energy.  It is vital to overall health in any species, including the horse.  This isn’t just physical energy and stamina that we are talking about, but cellular energy.  It is the root of everything and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is given the term ‘Qi’.  Given the importance for overall health in almost any condition

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Laminitis in the Horse; The Gut Microbiome and Virginiamycin

Chronic laminitis in the horse is at an all time high and there are several reasons for this phenomenon.  The main underlying theme is metabolic syndrome, which is a growing epidemic in and of itself, leading us back to the diet and gut microbiome based upon research.  The gut microbiome connection was apparent almost 30

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Kidney Deficiency in the Horse; Impact and Management

The kidneys are more than an organ that produces urine and filters toxins in the horse, helping to maintain fluid balance in their body.  The kidneys are paramount to overall health, not just from a traditional physiological perspective, but from an alternative medicine one.  The kidneys become depleted over time and imbalanced in the horse. 

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