Essential Fatty Acids Products
for Horses
Dr. Michael Murry, Ph.D, as well as Dr. Erasmus talk about the effects
of essential fatty acids on joints and inflammation. They speak of major
improvements in treating arthritis, enhancement of joint lubrication, decreased
inflammation after exercise and increased healing of connective tissues.
Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated a therapeutic effect when supplementing
the diet with Omega-3 fatty acid in the treatment of many chronic allergic
and inflammatory diseases including arthritis, asthma, eczema, lupis and
ulcerative colitis.
A well recognized researcher in the field, Paul Stitt has conducted
studies on animals6 showing an increase in bone density through long term
administration of Omega-3 fatty acid. He found a positive correlation with
essential fatty acids and the associated healing time for quarter cracks.
The enhanced integrity of joint and connective tissue and the increased
bone density should be considered for a foal in utero and a weanling when
optimal development is so crucial.
These compounds are called essential because they are not synthesized
by the body and, therefore, must be obtained from dietary sources. Essential
fatty acids serve as the foundational building blocks of a mammal’s systemic
requirements. Our horses are deficient in essential fatty acids because
these are not available in commercial feeds. Learn more:
Benefits of Essential
Fatty Acids Include:
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An increase in strength and stamina, which is due to positive effects on
the endocrine system producing the hormones and enzymes necessary for improved
athletic performance.
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Hormonal profiles will balance.
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Insulin sensitivity and efficiency will increase allowing the system to
synthesize more muscle, utilizing nutrients efficiently.
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Neurological pathways will be more efficient in the innervation of muscle
fibers, making the athlete stronger and faster.
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There will be an increase in the ability to transport and utilize oxygen,
improving stamina. This is due to the affinity the carbon chain of Omega-3
fatty acids has for oxygen
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Connective tissue will be strengthened and bone density will be increased.
This is due to the positive effects on the integrity and fluidity of cell
membranes.
Recovery time from exercise and injury will be shortened because of the
factors listed above and due to the enhanced immune system. The immune
system is suppressed by intense exercise and plays an important role in
recuperation. A suppressed immune system leads to over training, injury,
and poor performance.Our horses are deficient in essential fatty acids
because these are not available in commercial feeds and not obtained from
modern day forages.
Prostaglandins are responsible for:
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- Regulating response to pain, inflammation
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- Synthesizing hormones
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- Dilating or constricting blood vessels
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- Maintaining the fluidity of cellular membranes
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- Transporting oxygen from red blood cells to tissues
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- Controlling inflammation.
Corn Oil is a Toxic Fat
The two primary essential fatty acids are Omega-3 and Omega-6. Omega-6
is the more stable of the two. It can withstand processing, creating a
longer shelf life for the product containing it. Omega-6 is the primary
essential fatty acid in commercial horse feed and supplements because it
is readily available, cheaper, and easier to market. An important point
is that under typical marketplace conditions, Omega-6 can have negative
effects when consumed because it is derived form the fat content of the
feed, which is in the form of highly processed soy, corn, or other inexpensive
oils. An over abundance of Omega-6 (especially in a processed state) serves
as a precursor to arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid produces type 2 series
prostaglandins. These compounds create a catabolic environment within an
animal’s system. Catabolic refers to a muscle wasting, pro-inflammatory,
immune suppressing, injury prone state.
The Beneficial Fat
The other essential fatty acid, Omega-3, will create an anabolic environment
within the system. Anabolic environments create a muscle building, anti-inflammatory,
performance enhancing, overall healthy state. Omega-3 is a more fragile
compound being sensitive to light, temperature, and oxygen. This is why
it is not readily available in commercial feed and supplements. The positive
benefits of Omega-3 expand upon the unprocessed Omega-6 compound to create
a competitive edge that only a select few equine athletes experience.
References
What
are Essential Fatty Acids and how do they work?
Essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats. (Not to be confused
with the supermarket vegetable oils such as corn oil that are over processed
and very toxic to the system. An oil that contains beneficial fatty acids
must be fresh and unrefined. Essential fatty acids serve as components
of nerve cells, cellular membranes and the very important regulatory substances
known as prostaglandins.
Prostaglandins are responsible for functions such as:
• Synthesizing hormones
• Dilating or constricting blood vessels
• Maintaining the fluidity of cellular membranes
• Transporting oxygen from red blood cells to tissues
• Controlling inflammation
There is extensive scientific proof that a diet supplemented with Omega-3
creates a physiological edge for your equine athlete. The benefits are
supported by leading experts and researchers in the field of sports nutrition.
References
Stamina and Strength Builder
The ability to utilize a given amount of oxygen for an activity is measured
in VO2 max. VO2 max is actually how efficient the system is in transporting
oxygen from the lungs to the muscles. Introducing Omega-3 fatty acids has
been found to actually increase the VO2 max in track athletes. Dr. Johanna
Budwig states that Omega-3 has a strong affinity for oxygen throughout
the system. This could be a very interesting application for the racehorse
due to the dependence of performance upon the uptake and utilization of
oxygen. Will Brink has had excellent results with elite level bodybuilders
with increases in muscle mass after the introduction of Omega-3 in their
diet.
This is even after the performance enhancing drugs that these athletes
take. Another world renowned expert in the field of fatty acid research,
Dr.
Johanna Budwig, Ph.D. published papers providing that electron rich
fatty acids play the decisive role in respiratory enzymes, which are the
basis of cell oxidation, and, therefore, essential fatty acids should be
consumed to enhance oxygenation. Using oxygen as efficiently as possible
increases stamina. Beutler sites research showing that essential fatty
acids increase oxygen uptake and decrease recovery time from strenuous
exercise.
Joint, Bone and Connective Tissues
Dr. Michael Murry, Ph.D, as well as Dr. Erasmus talk about the effects
of essential fatty acids on joints and inflammation. They speak of major
improvements in treating arthritis, enhancement of joint lubrication, decreased
inflammation after exercise and increased healing of connective tissues.
Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated a therapeutic effect when supplementing
the diet with Omega-3 fatty acid in the treatment of many chronic allergic
and inflammatory diseases including arthritis, asthma, eczema, lupis and
ulcerative colitis.
A well recognized researcher in the field, Paul Stitt has conducted
studies on animals6 showing an increase in bone density through long term
administration of Omega-3 fatty acid. He found a positive correlation with
essential fatty acids and the associated healing time for quarter cracks.
The enhanced integrity of joint and connective tissue and the increased
bone density should be considered for a foal in utero and a weanling when
optimal development is so crucial.
Essential fatty acids provide assistance with metabolism and toleration
of lactic acid build up by balancing and increasing the production of the
hormones and enzymes involved with performance. In other words, more speed
and endurance. Optimization of cell, tissue and organ functions, optimum
energy production and optimum waste and toxin management according to each
athlete's unique genetic and physical makeup is key to peak performance.
The anabolic environment within the system created by the supplementation
of essential fatty acids is not evident overnight. It is a cumulative process
which develops over a period of time. Adding essential fatty acids to your
daily feed routine consistently in the recommended dosage will produce
the benefits previously discussed.
Broodmare Applications
Essential fatty acids is very beneficial for a mare, a mare in
foal and the foals themselves. These trans fatty acids are responsible
for:
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-Low birth weight babies
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-Interference with fertility
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-Interference with normal pregnancies
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-Increased abnormal sperm
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-Interference with liver and insulin function
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-Suppressed immune system
The majority of fat contained in commercial feed is processed fat containing
trans fatty acids. After the introduction of Omega-3 in the diet, due to
the enhanced hormonal profiles, mares will cycle sooner, more consistently,
and will get in foal more easily. All of the benefits are passed to a foal
in utero because Omega-3 fatty acids are passed through breast milk.
Dr. Donald Rudin states: "There is no comparable substitute for the remarkable
mix of nutrients and immunity-boosting factors provided by mother's milk,
as long as the mother is eating properly." Researchers from the Mayo Clinic
Study suggest that Omega-3 fatty acids should be supplemented in every
pregnancy, and that processed fats be avoided.
The enhanced integrity of joint and connective tissue and the increased
bone density should be considered for a foal in utero and as a weanling
when optimal development is so crucial. A deficiency in Omega-3's causes
insufficient milk production and breast engorgement.
Essential Fatty Acids must be fed to your broodmare on an ongoing basis
as it works on a cumulative process. The longer it is in the system, the
better the system will be. A foal born from an environment rich in essential
fatty acids will show results from all the benefits discussed in this publication.
You as an owner and breeder will be way ahead of the game!
Note To Breeders: It is very important
to introduce the Alpha-linolenic acid into the system during the early
developmental stages. Feeding this compound to a mare and the foal in utero
will optimize the benefits from this compound
FLAXOIL and FLAXMEAL DOSAGE
Mark
Capparell - "The dose for a weanling is 4 ounces/day. This provides
approx. 50 grams of alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). The feeding value of
flaxseed depends on the grade of seed which has a wide range from
organic food grade to industrial grade. Flaxseed “meal” is not necessarily
flaxseed. The meal can be a byproduct of the crushing process when obtaining
the oil. This is referred to as “cake” in the industry and is very different
from the milled seed. Seems to be a matter of terminology. This is a relatively
inexpensive product very different in nutritional value and is being
passed off as the milled seed. Linseed is the industrial terminology for
the flax oil and seed. It is a totally different grade of seed and is processed
very differently."
Dr. Broadhurst explains in
a recent issue of Nutrition Science News that, "because dogs have long
coats and an excellent ability to burn fat for energy, they need five to
10 times as much oil as humans to achieve measurable clinical improvement."
Thus, she recommends the following regimen: Weeks one through six: one
to six tablespoons daily, depending on weight. (Use one to two tablespoons
for dogs less than 20 pounds; use two to four tablespoons for dogs 20 to
50 pounds; four to six tablespoons for dogs over 50 pounds.) After six
weeks or once improvement is noted, reduce dosage to one-third to one-half.
The flaxoil manufacturer
recommends one to two tablespoons of flaxoil per 100 pound of body weight.
References
Alpha-linolenic acid can help with Foal Loss Syndrome
The implementation of alpha-linolenic acid has been shown to significantly
reduce the effects of exdotoxemia in horses, according to research provided
by the University of Georgia, Athens. The studies concluded that the introduction
of alpha-linolenic acid decreased the adverse effects of equine endotoxemia
therefore inhibiting the occurrence of laminitis, organ failure, colic
and other systemic complications. Dr. James Moore spoke of the same findings
at the 13th ACVIM forum. August 2000 issue of EVD has an article on the
control of endotoxemia with dietary supplementation of alpha-linolenic
acid. Alpha-linolenic acid also dramatically enhances immune system response
in the mare and foal in utero.
Whether a toxicity issue or bacterial/viral issue, ALA appears as though
it may help with this matter and work as a preventative. Regardless, the
mare and foal will be much healthier after feeding an ALA rich product.
ALA alters the permeability of the cell membrane regulating its "Gate keeping
properties". These properties can stimulate the uptake of nutrients such
as a feed additive like the mycotoxin binders prescribed for this problem.
Remember that by balancing nutritional deficiencies you will reduce
your veterinary and pharmaceutical needs. To quote Dr. Ronald Rudin: "Nutritional
synergism exists between most of the components of our diet. For example,
the essential fatty acids are protected from destruction in the body by
the antioxidants, consisting of vitamins A, C and E, and selenium and beta-carotene.
In turn, the essential fatty acids are converted by the B vitamins into
the fat-based regulatory system, including the prostaglandins, which regulate
almost every bodily function at the tissue level.
This nutritional synergism and the extensiveness of the regulatory systems
affected by nutrition explain why, although no single food modification
is responsible, a large number of small food modifications affecting different
essential nutrients and antinutrients can interact to cause many different
illnesses, depending on genetic susceptibility. It also explains why the
therapeutic efficacy of all contemporary diets can be significantly enhanced
by adding to them the nutritional missing link - the Omega-3 essential
fatty acids. Because of this missing link, the full power of nutritional
supplementation therapy - our primary line of treatment, or orthopharmacology
- has not been realized until now, with the result that we too quickly
turn to the 
therapeutic
drugs of the physician - our secondary pharmacology."
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Solid
Gold Flaxseed Oil 1 gallon is a premium quality, unrefined
flax seed oil is is expeller-pressed (cold pressed) to maintain levels
of free fatty acids and protective, anti-oxidant nutrients. and is hexane-free.
(Hexane is a chemical solvent used by many manufacturers to extract the
oil from the seed, and can be extremely allergic for animals and people.)
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Marine
phytoplankton is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acid 100%
Organic and Raw! Dr.
Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton contains almost
everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing
the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Marine phytoplankton
has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet". Containing
a wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, omerga 3 oils, minerals,
chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes
and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within
the body. Its
antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations
that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens
increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use
oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening
the heart and circulation. more
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Liquid
Gold Flax oil with Lignan Certified Organic 24 fl oz 100% Organic
with Lignans
References
Learn more about the wonders of flaxoil for people
and animals' health
Improving Your
Horse's Immune System
A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to
recommend to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with
a daily dose of flaxseed oil and other important nutrients.When the diets
of animals were fortified with flax, within three weeks their coats developed
a beautiful sheen, and dandruff was greatly diminished. There are amazing
testimonials about animals recovering from cancer, diabetes and other severe
degenerative illnesses with a nutritional product called Transfer Factor.
Steven Slagle, DVM -
"Transfer factors and enhanced transfer factors have turned out to be the
most effective and versatile products I have ever used in my 32-year veterinary
practice. I have used these products as stand-alone and in conjunction
with allopathic therapies in the following cases with excellent results:
(Note all cancer cases were given enhanced transfer factors only) CANCER:
Canine lipomas, Canine/feline hepatic tumors, Equine squamous cell carcinoma,
Equine melanomas; Feline leukemia, oral tumors. VIRAL/BACTERIAL: Upper
and lower respiratory infections, Canine/feline dermatoses, Equine/bovine
scours, Equine septic arthritis, Feline abscesses.
PARASITIC/FUNGAL/AUTOIMMUNE:
E.P.M., Feline and equine fungal dermatitis, and Feline autoimmune gingivitis.
Here are a few examples:
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A foal with joint ill had been
lame for 3 days with an extremely swollen hock and a 104.5 temperature.
I recommended that this foal be hospitalized due to the severity of infection,
but the client could not afford such care. I then recommended penicillin
injections daily and transfer factors, 3 caps 3 times daily. The foal received
only 2 injections of penicillin, but a full course of transfer factors.
48 hours later, my client reported a remarkably quick recovery with normal
temperature and appetite with no apparent lameness.
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Victor, a 10-year-old gelding,
with EPM was treated with conventional drug therapy for 5 weeks and yet
continued to deteriorate. At week 6, I started him on enhanced transfer
factors (6 caps/day). Within one week, he showed noticeable improvement,
and within 30 days, he was able to show. Since his full recovery 4 months
ago, Victor has continued to show at his original performance level.
Joe Raemakers, DVM - "We
recently had an experience with a 30-year-old horse who had a leg swollen
from infection. I applied Transfer Factor directly to the leg and
within 6 days the swelling was totally gone. I checked his lymphocyte level
and he had a 27% increase since the use of transfer factors. THAT’S JUST
PHENOMENAL!"
Kenneth L. Marcella, D.V.M.,
- "Horses suffering from such chronic diseases as Cushing’s syndrome, laminitis,
colitis, and cancers ranging from sarcoids to melanomas also may benefit.
Chronic reproductive infections may benefit from this type of immune boost.
Because the immune system seeks to heal the body from within and to make
it more resistant from attack from without, any immune improvement means
better health in general. This is the long-awaited promise from the field
of immunotherapy and perhaps transfer factor will finally deliver."
Charles
W. Brown, DVM - "My colleagues and I have found this product (transfer
factor) to be very effective in modulating the immune system. Transfer
factor is a "soup" of immune-modulating factors, which contains a leukocyte-type
molecule that can passively transfer immunity from one mammal to another
by stimulating cell-mediated immunity and is antigen specific." Richard
Bennett, Ph.D., an Infectious Disease Microbiologist and Immunologist from
the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, believes
this could be the most significant development in animal health care in
decades. We have a great number of veterinarians and clients who are experiencing
very positive results in a broad area of disorders, including periodontal.
"
Read
additonal testimonials about horses who have recovered their health
with Transfer Factor. Testimonials from Molly Metz, DVM, a veterinarian
in Lexington, Kentucky and from Lisa Hampton, Trainer, in Montana
Transfer Factor Performance and Show includes the nutrients today’s
horses need for competitive events and work activities. It combines the
advantage of balanced, comprehensive nutrition with the patented immune
system support of Transfer Factor Plus™; making it a complete, one-step
nutrition source for improved joint health and flexibility, more energy,
healthier coats, stronger bones and superior immune strength. Formulated
in cooperation with top veterinarians and animal nutritionists, Transfer
Factor Performance and Show helps ensure superior health for horses throughout
all stages of life
Testimonial: Dogs, Distemper, and
Transfer Factor Plus by Dr. Baruch Rosen, M.D
Recovery from severe reaction
to routine vaccination
"I have used Transfer
Factor animal stress pack
in several emergency cases including a horse that had a severe reaction
to routine immunizations. This
horse could not walk, his hind end was doubled under him and his entire
body was a big spasm. He was unable to urinate and did not have a
bowel movement in two days. His central nervous system was in shock.
I began energy therapy and TF animal stress pack was given every 4 hours.
In two days the horse was able to walk. One month later the horse shows
very little permanant damage. He could have been crippled.
The stress pack worked miracles. I would highly recommend Transfer Factor
for both human and animals." Pamela
Au (Wingedwolf), is a certified equine iridologist, herbalist,
nutritional consultant and animal
communicator.
Pam is also the author of
"Zen and
the Horse". The book is divided into four chapters: the basics, body,
mind and spirit. Each chapter builds upon the next and circles back
again. This is the cycle of spiritual growth. Illustrations
provide clarity and a line of sight for the energy fields that are unseen
but felt. Understanding the direction and movement of this energy
provides insight and connectivity to the source of life. Zen and the Horse
simplifies the path to self-mastery and spiritual enlightenment.
You do not have to be a rider to benefit from this book. It applies
to all areas of your life and can be achieved with or without a horse.
The book expresses the need to allow nature to be the guide. Understanding
natural law is consistent in all things.
Testimonial: Dogs, Distemper, and
Transfer Factor Plus by Dr. Baruch Rosen, M.D
More about Transfer Factor Transfer
Factor for Animals - Transfer Factor for children - QandA about Transfer
Factor - Education and Instinct - An Explanation of T-Factors Plus By William
J. Hennen, Ph.D.
How
/where to purchase Transfer Factor products
More about Transfer Factor Transfer
Factor for Animals - Transfer Factor for children - QandA about Transfer
Factor - Education and Instinct - An Explanation of T-Factors Plus By William
J. Hennen, Ph.D
How
to buy Transfer Factor in countries around the world
Do
you have a question or need help with your horse?
or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
Sarah Wengernuk from MD Sarah@kwlandscaping.com
wrote this testimonial about her horses:
Sunny the pony: have had him for two years in which I’ve
done homeopathy and general herbs with him. Never saw a detoxing
issue or much of a change at all – he was so STOIC. In addition,
he seemed nervous at times (anxious) and uncomfortable in his body (past
saddles/riding had done some damage to his body) and from animal communication
over those two years, I learned that it was hard for him to trust and to
come into his own body and really experience life. This made complete
sense to me. I put him on horse formula, Sumacazon
and Warrior.
His changes, to me, were nothing less than miraculous! He has done
a “mental” 180 and is a completely different pony. Relaxed and comfortable
in his own skin. Amazing! In addition, he suffered a HARD kick
to the chest and was having a hard time walking. I was hoping he
would “shake it off” after a day or two but he didn’t. I confirmed
with an osteopath energy healer that indeed, the kick was hard and had
reverberated up to the top of his neck. At that point I got him on
intense Recovazon
therapy (1/2 oz. 4x a day) for 3 days and in 3 days he was walking
comfortably and back to himself again. The vets wouldn’t have been
able to do anything close to that! They would have said put him on
“aspirin” (bute) and give him rest. It would have taken weeks/months
of recovery!
My other horse, Titan is a big Belgian draft and has always had
issues with fungus in his feet to the point where they would hurt and he
would limp. When the rain came, it just made it all the worse.
For the last 2 years I have tried everything naturally to try and keep
on top of it. And that’s all I was able to do was BARELY keep on
top of it. I put him on the Rainforest
Treasure Tea (liquid in his food at night as well as the tea
leaves) and horse 
formula
and he is GREAT! I no longer need to spend hours on his feet trying
to topically apply things that aren’t going to work. I can see that
his issue is being taken care of nutritionally from the inside out and
it has made a huge difference – he’s HEALED of his foot fungus issues!
My last horse, Jazz also had a foot issue. She had a back
foot that grew a crack and my farrier and I could not get rid of it for
almost 2 years. Chemically and naturally, we tried to fix it thinking
there was bacteria or fungus that just kept festering in there. I
put her on Recovazon,
Rainforest
Treasure Tea and the horse formula and
her foot is not starting to grow normal! The bacteria/fungus growing
deep inside is gone and the foot is growing now as it should! These
products have been nothing less than amazing. The results are fast
and correct. Thank goodness I found this company! If anyone
you know has horses, please have them contact me and I would be glad to
help them! Sarah
Wengernuk from MD Sarah@kwlandscaping.com
Danger
of Vaccination
Christina Chambreau, DVM -
"A veterinarian in Texas stopped vaccinating her horses and the
incidence of colic decreased by 95%, a chronic foundering horse became
asymptomatic and all 17 horses were healthier in many ways. When she vaccinated
the herd 5 years later because of a panic over one disease, the colics,
flus, and even founder symptoms recurred. A veterinarian in Saskatchewan
stopped vaccinating his large beef herd 14 years ago and within 2 years
there was a 75% decrease in his herd mortality. Learn
more about the health hazards of vaccines
Treatment of Disease
Nosodes are typically used in a therapeutic
manner, to treat patients with the same illness (isopathic), or a similar
disease (homeopathic). For example, Psorinum, the mange remedy, is made
from human scabies, and is useful in treating other skin conditions as
well.
MSM
in veterinary practice
Veterinary
interest in MSM has increased over recent years. However, MSM has been
used on horses for nearly 20 years. In 1983 John Metcalf, DVM, a
well-known equine practitioner, started his evaluation of MSM to treat
a variety of illnesses in horses, including chronic muscle soreness, epiphysitis,
acute laminitis, pleuritis, recurring digestive tract disorder and arthritis.
He has published his positive findings in several studies in peer-reviewed
scientific periodicals, and generally emphasizes that MSM is of great value
in maintaining the general health of horses. MSM is now widely acclaimed
by veterinarians and horsemen for its contribution to equine health care.
Research has shown MSM's importance as a dietary source of sulfur.
William E. Jones, DVM, PhD - "MSM can be administered orally
to horses and other animals without rejection due to unusual smell or taste.
Although the use of MSM has been mostly for prophylaxis of just about every
unhealthy condition,4 those who have prescribed MSM make many claims as
to the benefits it brings to the patient. While, these claims tend to make
me skeptical, nevertheless, we have published several articles over the
years about this seemingly amazing product. Some of the potential pharmacological
uses
of MSM are:
Moderating allergic reactions.
Moderating gastrointestinal tract upset from many causes, including
diet and oral drugs.
Correcting malabsorption of other nutrients such as minerals whose
imbalance relate to problems such as osteochondrosis.
Antiparasitic action.
Pain and inflammation relief.
Natural antimicrobial and antioxidant.
MSM, a natural form of organic sulphur found in all living organisms, is
present in body fluids and tissues. It is part of the amino acid chain.
Without the presence of the proper amount of MSM in the body, the amino
acids will continue to build the glands but fail to produce the correct
enzymes, so animals and people are then prone to unnecessary illnesses.
MSM is an important dietary supplement for people and animals. MSM
detoxifies the body and increases blood circulation. It is also a free
radical scavenger, prevents overreaction to other medicines, controls acidity,
coats the intestinal tract so parasites lose the ability to hang on, helps
to utilize vitamins and minerals, thereby providing the means to derive
the maximum benefit from what we and our animals eat..
Available
MSM products and and more information
MSM, Methysulfonylmethane
with Glucosamine provides nutritional support for healthy joints by
lubricating, nourishing, and easing inflammation in damaged tissue and
cartilage in hands, wrists, knees, back, neck, elbows, hips and ankles
in aging adults and athletes
The
right kind of salts is vital for your animals
Herds of elephants risk injury and death in a perilous journey to hidden
salt caves where they supplement their sodium deficient diets. Our pets
also suffer from sodium deficiency. Farmers place salt-blocks on their
pasture so that their livestock and all other animals can lick the salt
to their heart's content.
An abundance of the ingredients in unrefined real salt are as synonymous
with life today as they were a billion years ago before single cells appeared
here. Lack of them is synonymous with birth defects, organ failure, decay,
diseases, premature aging and death at a young age. Long before the earth
knew pollutants of any kind, a huge, ancient sea covered what is now North
America. Pure, natural salt was the main ingredient of this sea, and over
millions of years, the water in the sea evaporated, leaving the salt in
undisturbed deposits.
Alert:
don't supplement your animal's diet with sodium chloride (common table
salt); all of the other beneficial elements have been removed. Animals
need unrefined, unprocessed real salt. Major producing
companies dry their salt in huge kilns with temperatures reaching 1200
degrees F, changing he salt's chemical structure, which in turn adversely
affects the human body. Avoid the common refined table salt. Domesticated
animals need the right kind of salt
The
Original Himalayan Crystal Salt Lick Organic
Solar Dried, 100% Natural salt, loaded with vital trace elements.
One
way to provide salt to your horse is to provide two separate
water bowls. One bowl with real-unrefined-unheated-natural-sea-salt
and one bowl without salt, so that the animals can consume as much salt
as they require. They will drink from the bowl that contains salted water,
however once they have had enough salt, they will drink from the bowl that
has plain water
Equine Nutrition
A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to
recommend to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with
a daily dose of flaxseed oil and other important nutrients.When the diets
of animals were fortified with flax, within three weeks their coats developed
a beautiful sheen, and dandruff was greatly diminished. Within 9 months
cracked hooves were completely healed. When a pregnant mare was fed flax,
her offspring were larger, and grew faster than when previous to being
fed flax. The food your animal eats should provide all of the nutritional
components which are necessary for all organs and systems of a healthy
body to perform in harmonious unison. A properly functioning body does
an amazing job at preventing disease and healing itself, and to do this
it requires the energies and nutrients of a well-balanced diet."
Frustrated with the Failures of Conventional Veterinary
Medicine:
"After 10 years
of traditional veterinary practice I became tired of having no treatment
for chronic disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of allergic maladies
which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was frustrated with giving
animals cortisone because I had no other solutions, or using antibiotics
for infections which I knew were of viral origin."Dr
Charles E Loops DVM
"Over the past 40 years and 17 generations of dogs and, cats we are seeing
tremendous increases in chronic ill health in our pets that was rare back
in the early 1960's. Most of these illnesses revolve around breakdown in
our pets' immune systems, and include chronic skin/ear allergies, digestive
upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic disorders, seizures, gum/ teeth problems,
degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver failure, and cancer across all ages
and breeds. We are also seeing a record number of behavioral and emotional
disorders including alarming and unexplained fears/aggression., as well
as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention. The analogy of these
compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases in children is quite
disturbing. The two biggest factors in our pets' population health decline
over these generations has been the severe overuse
of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin
filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to address the underlying
cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with
antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier." Michael Dym, VMD
"Horses just like any other animal or human benefit from more natural
care. The best place to start is the diet, as this is the main foundation
of any natural health care system. Firstly, it is essential to avoid any
artificial additives in the feed. The main ones to look out for are ethoxyquin,
BHA and BHT, as well as artificial colorings and flavorings. Try and put
the horse on a pasture which is organically grown and not treated with
any chemicals such as artificial fertilizers and pesticides. All these
chemicals act as toxins to the body and contribute to the formation of
chronic disease and poor health. The best hay to feed is organic alfalfa
as this provides more energy and nutrients than grass and timothy hay.
Obviously make sure it is made naturally and is not dusty and full of weeds
and molds. It should smell sweet and not musty or damp. A lot more farmers
are turning to Organic farming and it is a lot safer and more productive.
As far as grains go it is far better to feed organic wholegrain feed,
rather than synthetic pelleted diets, which are unnatural and highly processed.
Synthetic vitamins added to commercial feeds are not well utilized by the
body and natural enzymes are destroyed in the manufacturing process. Wholegrains
are healthier, natural and more easily digested than pelleted food. The
main grains to consider feeding are barley, oats and corn. The exact ratio's
depend on the type of horse, the work that they are expected to do and
individual preferences. Some horses just do better on one particular type
of grain. As with all dietary changes for horses it is best to do it gradually.
Horses are so susceptible to colic if the food is suddenly changed so just
start adding a little of the new food daily, and slowly increase the amounts,
and decrease the old food over several days. Corn is a highly energizing
food and is therefore concentrated nutrition, as well as being good for
the digestion. Oats are digested rapidly in the stomach, are less energy
forming and are warming in nature. Barley is more cooling and is in between
corn and oats as far as the energy value." excerpt from HOLISTIC
HORSE CARE by Anna
Maria Scholey MA Vet.MB MRCVS is a holistic veterinarian, based in
the Dallas-Fort-Worth area, and is certified in acupuncture and homeopathy.
"Horses should be fed whole oats (crimped/rolled for young or old),
corn, grass, hay, alfalfa, bran mash, cracked barley. No molasses food,
no milo, no pelleted. Vegetables are fine. Best water available. Separate
salt and mineral blocks should be used. (Advanced Biologics has the best
- 800-373-5971. Blue Green algae is good for all species, human, too."(see
kelp) Christina Chambreau, DVM
offers phone consultations and classes
"When it comes to manufactured diets, not only are these products primarily
made-up of fragmented substances and isolated, synthetic vitamins and inorganic
minerals, most do not contain important elements like enzymes, chlorophyll,
and other natural beneficial substances which are found in natural foods."
Alicia
McWatters, Ph.D., C.N.C.
Learn more about the wonders of flaxoil for
people and animals' health
References
1 Catabolic: The metabolic
breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a
release of energy.
2 Anabolic: The phase of
metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex
materials of living tissue.
3 Antilipoletic: A chemical
reaction that inhibits the hydrolysis of lipids, and muscle tissue breakdown.
4 Jade Beutler, R.R.T.,
R.C.P., Publication: “Flaxing Your Muscles:” “Is Your Pet Deficient In
a Key Nutrient?”
5 Dr. Udo Erasmus, Ph.D.,
Publication: “Fats that Heal Fats that Kill”
6 Paul Stitt, Publication:
“Efficiency of Feeding Flax to Humans and Other Animals”
7 Dr. Budwig, Publication:
“Flax
Oil As a True Aid Against Arthritis Heart Infarction Cancer and Other Diseases”
8 Lipids: A class of dibenzylbutane
derivatives, which occurs in higher plants and in fluids on man and other
animals.
9 Borkman, M., et al (1993)
“The relationship between insulin sensitivity and the fatty acid composition
of skeletal muscle phospholipids” New Engl J Med 328: 238-244
10 Pelikanova, T., et al
(1989) “Insulin secretion and insulin action are related to the serum phospholipid
fatty acid pattern in men” Matab Clin Exp 38: 188-192
11 Donald Rudin, M.D., Carla
Felix “Omega-3 Oils a Practical Guide” 1996
12 Michael T. Murry, N.D.
and Jade Beutler, R.R.T, R.C.P. “Understanding Fats and Oils” 1996
13 Storlien, L.H., et al
(1991) “Influence of dietary fat composition on the development of insulin
resistance in rats” Diabetes 40: 280-289
14 Joan A. Friedrich, Ph.D.,
“Fats, Fitness and Performance”
15 Dr. Will Brink (1998)
Interview: Muscle Media 2000
16 Cleland, L.G., et al
(1998) “Clinical and biochemical effects of dietary fish oil supplements
in rheumatoid arthritis” J. Rheumatol 15: 1471-1475
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Susan, “Deficiency of essential fatty acids and membrane fluidity during
pregnancy and lactation” Biochemistry, Proc. Nat’l. Acad. Sci. USA, Vol:
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18 John Fennegan, Publication:
“The Facts About Fats” Celestial Arts 1993
19 Dr. Donald Rudin, Publication:
“The Omega-3 Phenomenon”
Amazing horse rescue video.
Over 100 horses got stuck on a small island In Holland for days after a
heavy storm. This rescue made me cry.
Shirley
Angel
Horses Anthology – Call for Stories
Stories – Angel Horses: Divine Messengers of Hope—seeking true personal
experience stories for an anthology series that celebrates the heartwarming,
spiritual and mystical connection between people and horses. Visit
www.angelanimals.net/angelhorses.html for editorial and payment details.
Send to Angel Animals Network, POB 26354, Minneapolis, MN 55426 or angelanimals@angelanimals.net.
Deadline 9/30/05. Note: If you are a horse enthusiast and do not
have time to write your story, we can schedule a time to interview you,
write a draft, and e-mail your story to you for corrections and your approval.
A
Modern Horse Herbal by Hilary P. Self
In this informative and well-organized herbal-remedy guide, Hilary Page
Self writes from her years of experience using herbal remedies and alternative
therapies for common ailments and injuries of her horses as well as using
herbs to enhance their overall health. The author never "plays veterinarian,"
and encourages the consultation of a qualified veterinarian for serious
illness and injury. Along with providing a list of common ailments and
injuries that can be effectively treated with herbal medicine, the author
gives a list of 50 readily obtainable herbs and plant-based remedies that
have been useful and proven effective in the treatment of her horses. Detailed
advice is given on how to make herbal preparations to be administered orally
as well as on the use of herbs in making poultices and compresses. Throughout
the book, the author describes situations whereby horses and ponies, if
left in the wild, seek out certain plant substances to feed on depending
upon what they need nutritionally. She firmly believes that an accepting
and positive change in human attitudes toward herbal remedies will ultimately
benefit the overall health of horses and that the use of herbal medicine
for horses aPhysical Therapy and Massage for the Horse : A Comprehensive
Approach to Equine Kinesiology by Jean-Marie Denoix
"A professor of veterinary anatomy and an Olympics-class equine physical
therapist explain the basic biomechanics of horses and practical physical
therapeutic techniques to relieve and improve performance, especially in
sport horses. Of interest to horse owners and trainers and veterinarians.
Highly illustrated with drawings indicating internal structures and directions
of force, and photographs showing precise hand positionsnd other animals
does not have to be at odds with modern veterinary methods." --Julia
King
Physical
Therapy and Massage for the Horse : A Comprehensive Approach to Equine
Kinesiology
by Jean-Marie Denoix
A professor of veterinary anatomy and an Olympics-class equine physical
therapist explain the basic biomechanics of horses and practical physical
therapeutic techniques to relieve and improve performance, especially in
sport horses. Of interest to horse owners and trainers and veterinarians.
Highly illustrated with drawings indicating internal structures and directions
of force, and photographs showing precise hand positions
A
Healthy Horse the Natural Way : The Horse Owner's Guide to Using Herbs,
Massage, Homeopathy, and Other Natural Therapies by Catherine Bird
Catherine Bird is a Sydney-based qualified Aromatherapist, Medical Herbalist
and Massage Therapist specializing in treating animals. Her clients include
the NSW Mounted Police as well as showjumpers, eventers, endurance, dressage
and racehorses along with dogs and humans. Catherine is a member of the
International Association of Equine Sports Massage Therapists and the Holistic
Animal Therapy Association of Australia. Healthy
Happy Horses, Naturally. PO Box 670, Randwick, NSW, AUSTRALIA 2031.
Email Catherine
Bird
More reading: ALTERNATIVE
THERAPIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIVESTOCK IN ORGANIC CERTIFIED HERDS
by R J. Holliday, D.V.M.
Learn more about the danger of vaccine
and using nosodes as an alternative
Healing
Your Horse Naturally
(and other Animals) with Homeopathic Remedies
Complete
Holistic Care and Healing for Horses: The Owner's Veterinary Guide to Alternative
Methods and Remedies
The Owner's Veterinary Guide to Alternative Methods and Remedies Mary
Lo Brennan. Illustrated with over 80 photos in colour and blw, plus line
drawings, printed in two colours throughout. Horse owners and professionals
are turning to Alternative veterinary medicine in increasing numbers as
the effectiveness of holistic treatments is proven; now at last, for both
owners and vets, here is a comprehensive, authoritative, substantial guide
and in-depth reference to it all, including the latest research. Based
on her extensive experience as a veterinary surgeon running a holistic
veterinary practice in Atlanta, Georgia, working primarily with horses,
and as horsewoman and competitive dressage rider, this book offers effective,
dynamic alternative options for health which rely less on pharmaceuticals
and more on restoring and maintaining the horse's vitality. It is a must
for everyone who cares about the quality of life and well-being of their
horse.
The popularity of homeopathic medicine has found its way into veterinary
practice, and many horse owners are using alternative techniques to keep
their animals healthy without relying on pharmaceuticals. Brennan (The
Natural Dog) is a competitive dressage rider and a veterinarian who runs
a holistic practice in Atlanta. She uses a variety of treatments, including
acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs, oils, Bach Flower remedies, and nutrition,
but she is willing to incorporate more traditional remedies into her practice
when necessary. Covered here are horse care basics: stable management,
feeding, exercise and conditioning, tack and equipment, and first aid and
healthcare. Brennan also presents many case studies from her own practice,
often indicating that alternative treatments proved successful where conventional
methods had been ineffective. With a thorough index and a handy A-Z guide
to common horse ailments, this well-organized book will be of interest
to all horse owners, especially those seeking a more natural approach to
healthcare.
Healing
Your Horse : Alternative Therapies by Meredith L. Snader
This book talks about the different alternatives to healing injuries,
aches and pains instead of treating the equine with drugs that frequently
allow the horse to compete but not to completely heal. Each section of
this alternative-therapy guidebook is written by a practitioner who specializes
in one area of equine Alternative veterinary medicine--acupuncture, chiropractic,
homeopathy, massage, and herbal medicine. The book features basic descriptions
of the various techniques within each discipline, along with diagrams and
pictures to better illustrate how these procedures are performed. Filled
with tips and tricks on how to do some of the simpler therapies yourself,
this book is a very valuable resource to use in conjunction with advice
from a qualified veterinarian in treating a multitude of common ailments
of and injuries to the horse. --Julia King
The
Natural Horse: Foundations for Natural Horsemanship by Jaime Jackson
"Jamie definately shows us a refreshing look at the natural horse thru
the horses eyes. Readers will come away from this book with a new understanding
of why horses do what they do and why humans have errored in the past.
Take a real look at what we thought a hoof should look like and now see
" the natural hoof" and it's advantages. Getting back to the basics will
shatter modern beliefs about horse care. This information has been slow
coming and will take generations to take hold, and it will!" amazon
reviewer
Complete
Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable
by Juliette De Bairacli-Levy
"This fascinating book is a valuable guide for farmers and the general
public concerned about the overuse of nonnatural medicine, herbicides,
and insecticides in farm management and animal husbandry. The author, Juliette
de Baïracli Levy, offers detailed directions for treating all farm
animals with natural methods, while stating her evidence that "mechanized"
farming methods have led to the demise of domesticated animals' overall
health. She asserts that poor and inadequate natural habitat, unnatural
feeding practices, and a reliance on medicine to fight individual symptoms
of disease without addressing the whole animal have weakened farm animals'
innate disease-fighting ability. Her argument for a return to reliance
on the natural and away from the synthetic and artificial rearing and feeding
methods of farm animals becomes more urgent and relevant given the outbreaks
of "mad cow disease" and other ailments caused by these practices. This
book, used in conjunction with proper consultation with a veterinarian,
can help animal owners and farmers move back to natural and healthy farming
practices." --Julia King
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Amazing Healing Clay
Clay is renowned to have many uses in promoting health in plants, animals
and humans. Bentonite, Pascalite, as well as other types of healing clays,
have been used by indigenous cultures since before recorded history. According
to Knishinsky, benefits reported by people using liquid clay for a period
of two to four weeks include: improved intestinal regularity; relief from
chronic constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, and ulcers; a surge in physical
energy; clearer complexion; brighter, whiter eyes; enhanced alertness;
emotional uplift; improved tissue and gum repair; and increased resistance
to infections. Clay works on the entire organism. No part of the body is
left untouched by its healing energies, he notes. (Pascalite clay is renowned
for its natural antibiotic properties)
Equine Advocates,
Inc.
Promoting The Humane And Responsible Treatment of Horses. The
mission of Equine Advocates is to rescue, protect, and prevent the abuse
of horses through education, investigation, rescue operations, and the
dissemination of information to the public.
The
Premarin Industry: Holocaust for Horses
Premarin - a prescription drug currently being used by over 8 million
women with menopausal symptoms--is responsible for agonizing conditions
and ultimate death of thousands of horses annually.
"Of the women in menopause today, about half start synthetic hormone
replacement, but only half of those stick with it because of the
side effects or fear of cancer risk. The threat of breast and uterine cancer
is dramatically increased with HRT. Premarin, an estrogen replacement drug
for menopausal women made from pregnant mare's urine, is the top selling
drug of any kind in the U.S. But justifiable controversy about synthetic
hormone replacementmay mean that the threat of breast and uterine cancer
is dramatically increased with HRT. In 51 studies covering 21 countries
involving more than 52,000 women with breast cancer and 108,000 women without
breast cancer, women who used Premarin for 5 years or longer had a 35%
higher risk of developing cancer than women who had never been on HRT.
(Good news! The higher risk for breast cancer diminished and largely disappeared
after about 5 years off HRT treatment.) Most women don't know that Premarin,
is made from pregnant mare's urine, and that the mares are kept in horrendous
conditions - their foals are sold for slaughter. Premarin is the most
prescribed of all drugs in America today. The mares are artificially inseminated
and forced to spend their 11-month pregnancies in stalls so small they
cannot turn. If they try to lie down, their heads are jolted upright by
their halter chains. Long lines of pregnant horses stand, chained and strapped
into cramped concrete and steel pens like rows of four-legged galley slaves.
They shuffle uncomfortably from hoof to hoof. A forlorn look fills their
eyes as they stare. Their coats are dull, their ears droopy - tell-tale
signs of a horse's misery. Many get sore, swollen legs or become crippled
from standing, months on end, in their tiny concrete stalls. The mares
are kept constantly thirsty. They are denied water so that their urine
becomes thick." Linda Page, N.D. Ph.D
( learn about safe and effective
alternative programs from menopausal women)
There ARE alternatives to animal cruelty! Ask your MD about other choices
of estrogen-replacement therapy!
Exposing the cruel realities:
The Heartbreak of
Premarin Farms
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Injecting peanut oil into horses
Hi Shirley,
I went to a horse show and heard something very disturbing, it
was during a halter event. There was one
trainer there whose horses seemed to have huge muscle mass and definition,
much different then all the rest of the horses. I heard someone comment
that he injects them with peanut oil in the muscles. Upon reading
about peanut oil on the Internet, it seems be a natural testosterone and
may have many side effects. I was wondering if you have any information
on what could happen to the horse and any offspring he might have.
I will be buying my first horse soon and I find things like this very disturbing,
apparently this practice happens quite often but people in the horse circuit
don't say anything about it because it's hard to prove.I would appreciate
any information you can give me. Thank you, Susan
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