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ASKHQ: AMINO ACIDS

Q: What are amino acids and why are they necessary? A: Amino acids are biological building blocks that link together to create proteins. Those proteins form everything from muscle and organ tissue to enzymes, hormones and antibodies. Amino acids are particularly helpful in cellular regeneration of muscle in performance horses. This role in regeneration makes…

BylizzieNovember 23, 20250Comments

Horse Health

INTRIGUING INGREDIENTS: FLAXSEED

Flaxseed (also known as linseed) has gained considerable attention in the equine nutrition world over recent years. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and dietary fibre, flaxseed offers multiple benefits for horses of all ages and disciplines. But like any supplement, it’s important to understand when, how, and why to feed it. In this article,…

BylizzieJune 16, 20250Comments

Horse Health

ANAEMIA IN HORSES

Anaemia is when the number of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream is lower than normal. The normal ‘packed cell volume’ (PCV) in horses is 32-52%. Packed cell volume measures the percentage of fluid in the blood vessels taken up by red blood cells. The range for packed cell volume is so wide because…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

FEEDING THE HOOVES – NUTRITION FOR HOOF HEALTH

Many horse owners are plagued by hoof issues like chipping, cracking, slow growth and general softness, and whilst there are a multitude of factors that can contribute to these problems, nutrition is definitely a key one to address. Here, we give you a brief rundown of the nutritional elements necessary for optimal hoof health. It all starts…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: BEET PULP

Q: Why is beet pulp good for horses? A: Beet pulp is a great feed for horses. It is an energy-rich source of digestible fibre that helps to promote and maintain a healthy microbial hindgut population, keeping the digestive system healthy. Beet pulp is a byproduct from the sugar beet industry. Sugar beets are grown and harvested…

BylizzieFebruary 16, 20210Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

SOYA

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, Equus Feeds The use of soya has become a hot topic in recent years as research continues regarding its use on the human market. Of interest to horse owners, however, is how soya suits the equine diet. What is soya used for? As a protein Soya is used in most manufactured…

BylizzieJuly 21, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

A working diet

The right diet will keep your horse in top condition as he grows [dropcap]A[/dropcap] well-balanced diet is of utmost importance when it comes to the young horse, and ideally you need to feed something that complements his growth development and workload. Renita de Beer of Royal Feeds shares her insights about how young horses should be…

BylizzieApril 26, 20170Comments

ASKHQ: AMINO ACIDS

INTRIGUING INGREDIENTS: FLAXSEED

ANAEMIA IN HORSES

FEEDING THE HOOVES – NUTRITION FOR HOOF HEALTH

ASKHQ: BEET PULP

SOYA

A working diet

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