- May 31, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
It always takes a while for textbooks, veterinary schools, and practitioners to catch up with the best-published research. ...Read more
Posted inEquine and Metabolic Support
- May 23, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Myths abound in equine nutrition, especially when it comes to protein....Read more
Posted inEquine
- May 17, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Winter is finally gone, temperatures rising, horses back in work and you may be thinking it's time to start an electrolyte supplement. You're right, but may not realize how to correctly cover electro...Read more
Posted inEquine and Electrolytes
- May 9, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
The scratch of the Kentucky Derby favorite and catastrophic injuries in two races before that has once again shone a spotlight on the safety of horseracing....Read more
Posted inEquine, Performance and Muscle and Vitamins and Minerals
- May 2, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
NSC, NFC, ESC, WSC - it all really comes down to hydrolyzable carbohydrates for metabolically challenged horses....Read more
Posted inEquine and Metabolic Support
- Apr 25, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
“Colt sore” is a term used by trainers of young racehorses to describe a horse that is not progressing well in training, seeming uncomfortable and showing poor gaits but typically without any obvi...Read more
Posted inEquine and Performance and Muscle
- Apr 18, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Protein is the most expensive nutrient in the diet. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Before buying something, know what you are looking for....Read more
Posted inEquine and Performance and Muscle
- Apr 11, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
I have written at least 7 blogs and countless group posts on this subject but confusion continues to reign, in large part because of the persistence in using NSC to evaluate the safety of forages for ...Read more
Posted inEquine and metabolic
- Apr 4, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Whether it's a bag of feed or a supplement, a complaint that comes up over and over again is how difficult it is to read label information. What exactly do those numbers mean?...Read more
Posted inEquine
- Mar 30, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Sulfur in the body is an indispensable element for integrity of skin/hair/hooves and nails, enzyme action, some B vitamins, production of substances like chondroitin sulfate and elimination of toxins....Read more
Posted inEquine and Hoof Care
- Mar 21, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
If dealing with shedding was the worst problem we had to face with horses we would be blessed indeed - but it's still a pain. Getting to that glorious new coat underneath will always be predominantly ...Read more
Posted inEquine and Skin and Coat
- Mar 13, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Vitamin C is a very versatile nutrient....Read more
Posted inEquine, Vitamins and Minerals and Immune
