In episode 184, we discuss the use of slow feeders for horses with Jennifer Truitt of Savvy Feeders; the Critter of the Show is the chipmunk; Critter Nutrition focuses on the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus for respiratory support; plus Tigger and Coach Jenn weigh in on bedding in your horse trailer.
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Guests and Links for Episode 184:
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague from BioStar US and Pati Pierucci from Pierucci Dressage
- Guest: Jennifer Truitt from Savvy Feeder
- Ask Hedwig
- Criitter of the Show: chipmunks
- Learn more about Whole Food Supplements for your horse and dog’s optimal health at Biostar US
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Tigger Montague introduces Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a valuable and underrated strain in the equine probiotics toolkit:
“Lactobacillus is a lactic acid bacteria that is a common component of equine and canine probiotic formulas. This genus belongs to the Firmicutes, a phylum that constitutes a significant proportion of the microbiota in the GI tract.
One Lactobacillus strain that is less well known in equine and canine supplementation is Lactobacillus rhamnosus. This strain has demonstrated ability to modulate the respiratory immune response. L. rhamnosus was discovered in 1983 in the intestines of a healthy human. It was considered remarkable for its ability to survive and thrive in highly acid environments. […]
If your horse suffers from chronic respiratory disease such as asthma or COPD, adding rhamnosus as well as omega-3 supplementation can be beneficial. For horses dealing with upper respiratory infections caused by bacteria or viruses, supplementing with rhamnosus, particularly in the onset of the infection, can help support the immune response…”
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