In Episode 126, we meet with Dr. Rob Franklin, DVM, and discuss his mission to help working equids in South America; in Patipedia we get tips on checking temperament in puppies and dogs; in Critter Nutrition Tigger answers a customer’s question on muscle building diets for horses; and in Coffee Klatch we match famous comedians with dog breeds.
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Guests and Links for Episode 126:
- Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague from BiostarUS and Pati Pierucci from from Pierucci Dressage
- Guest: Dr. Rob Franklin, DVM
- Guest: Hedwig
- Recommendations on Muscle Building Diets for Horses
- AKC Temperament Testing: How to Test a Puppy’s Temperament for Dummies
- Learn more about Whole Foods for Horses and Dogs
Co-host Tigger Montague explains the uniqueness of BioStar’s approach to equine muscle building diets:
“BioStar’s approach to muscle building supplements and recovery is a little different from the products you are using. The foundation ingredient for both our Impulsion EQ and Quantum EQ formulas is shilajit extract. Shilajit is a bioresin used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic Medicine. Its name in Sanskrit means “conqueror of weakness.” Russian scientists began studying shilajit in the early 1960’s as a food to help their athletes. Shilajit is commonly made into tea by the Sherpas in Nepal.
Western scientists have discovered that shilajit regulates the mitochondria of the cells. The mitochondria convert fat, sugar, protein, and oxygen into usable sources of energy known as ATP. Low-functioning mitochondria is linked to chronic oxidative stress, diet, and inflammation. Low-functioning mitochondria will increase muscle fatigue, increase joint deterioration, and immune system imbalances. Low-functioning mitochondria will affect muscle development.
If the current supplement program you are on for muscle building does not improve your horse’s muscles and recovery after 60 days, you might consider switching to a different muscle support supplement.
Remember: one size does not fit all. When looking for feed and supplements for your horse, remember every horse is an individual, and a combination of feed and supplements that works well for one horse, may not work well for another. Give any new feed plan or supplement a month or more to show positive results in your horse. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.”
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