Organic MineralsThe use of organic minerals is becoming more and more
popular in the horse feed industry, and there are many different types of
minerals that fall under the “organic mineral” term. However, they are not all
created equal. Bluebonnet Feeds is
dedicated to using only the best organic mineral sources. In fact, there are
over 225 peer-reviewed scientific research studies to back t…
The term ‘fetal programming’ may sound like it belongs in a
science lab rather than a breeding operation, but this concept is something
that breeders should take note of. Most people don’t realize it, but a developing
fetus can actually adapt to external factors while in the mother’s womb, and
those adaptations have a life-long effect on the baby. Development of a fetus
is a complex process t…
Performance horses are subjected to stresses on a daily basis. Horse owners, in turn, do everything possible to keep them healthy and comfortable so they perform to their highest potential. Spa therapy, magnetic blankets, ceramic wraps, joint supplements, hay steamers, gel-sole booties, massage therapy, acupuncture, vibration plates, and infrared light therapy are just some of the tools profession…
Performance horses constantly battle low-grade joint inflammation caused by repeated maneuvers such as turning and stopping. This inflammation can be especially prominent in horses that work in very hard or deep ground on a daily basis. Low levels of inflammation are part of the body’s normal healing process and typically the body can clear this inflammation on its own without intervention from dr…
Both
human and equine populations in the United States are trending toward a serious
epidemic – obesity. With domestication of the horse and improvements in
technology, we as horse owners and care-takers, have inadvertently subjected
the equine population to “over-nutrition”. Many pastures that horses
graze are well cared-for and the grasses are unlimited. Many other horses
are fed the mo…
How safe is your horse’s feed? If the feed is milled at a plant that also manufactures livestock feed containing ionophores, there’s a risk of cross-contamination which could be fatal to your horse. Over the last several months the equine industry has been hit with the loss of multiple horses from various locations due to ionophore toxicity. Unfortunately, deaths like this occur each year…
