by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | Gastrointestinal Problems
There is currently growing concern about starch levels in horses' diets. This concern is justified by the increasing diagnosis of conditions that benefit from a diet low in non-structural carbohydrates (starch and sugars). by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | Gastrointestinal Problems
In recent years, we have seen growing concern about the energy sources used in horse diets, particularly starch. Starch is a long carbohydrate (polysaccharide) stored in plants as an energy reserve. Starch reserves in horses... by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | sports performance, Supplementation
High temperatures, which are common in summer, can have a negative impact on the horse's well-being and performance. It is therefore essential to understand the risks that heat stress entails and how these can be reduced. Horses generate heat in their... by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | sports performance, Supplementation
We have already discussed in previous articles reactive oxygen species and their harmful potential. These molecules can cause damage to DNA, proteins and lipids, and can affect the most diverse cells and tissues of the horse. READ RELATED ARTICLES As for... by Vasco Ferraz | Nov 26, 2021 | sports performance, Supplementation
Commercial claims such as “high antioxidant power” are common in compound feeds and “supplements” that we give to horses. Thus, it is natural for the owner, rider or person responsible for feeding the horse to question what antioxidant “power” is and...