Nano-E

The greatest benefit of this unique delivery system is an increase in the bioavailability of vitamin E. The more vitamin E that is absorbed into the bloodstream, the more available it is for use as a body-wide antioxidant essential for tissue repair and for its imperative roles in various body systems.

Product Features

• Vitamin E antioxidant supplement for all types of horses
• Rapidly available so administration may be timed to provide peak antioxidant protection
• Natural-source vitamin E proven more effective than synthetic vitamin E
• Reproductive benefits for breeding stallions, and pregnant and lactating broodmares

NANO-Q10

Nano-Q10™ is a highly bioavailable form of coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone. Nano-Q10 features advanced nanotechnology to create a rapidly available and absorbed source of coenzyme Q10 that has been shown to be three times more bioavailable than powdered crystalline ubiquinone.

Product Features

• Protects against exercise-induced muscle damage
• Defends against oxidative stress in muscle cells
• Three times more bioavailable than the crystalline powdered form
• Breeding stallions and sub-fertile mares
• Prevents the overexpression of pro-inflammatory compounds
• Works synergistically with vitamins C and E
• Horses with high GGT or muscle enzyme levels in blood tests

DURAPLEX

DuraPlex® is a proprietary blend of specific proteins, minerals and vitamins scientifically proven to increase bone mineral density and bone area in both performance and growing horses.

Product Features

• Provides the proteins, vitamins and minerals necessary for strong bone development
• Special protein source stimulates bone collagen production while suppressing bone destruction, resulting in an increase in bone density and area
• Provides specialized postsurgical nutritional support
• Supports bone quality of young horses entering training during high-risk transitional and early stages of training
• Prevents bone loss in situations in which bone naturally demineralizes, such as when limited or no turnout is available including stall rest due to injury

TRIACTON

Triacton® is a triple-action supplement designed to improve bone density and support digestive health in horses. The pelleted supplement contains an array of highly bioavailable minerals and vitamins essential for sound skeletal development and maintenance, as well as optimal function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Product Features

• Contains BMC™, a novel source of calcium shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of the mineral, including calcium carbonate
• Provides a research-proven stomach buffer, which reduces acidity and decreases the likelihood of gastric ulcer formation
• Includes yeast for further hindgut support and improved fiber digestion
• Helps increase bone density in young, growing horses and athletic horses, which is especially important for horses involved in intense training such as racehorses, three-day-event horses, polo ponies, and other horses required to work at speed
• Includes an array of other bone-building nutrients, including magnesium, boron, silicone, iodine, zinc, and manganese, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and K, which are important for bone health
• Supports the beneficial microorganism population of the cecum and colon by minimizing the acidity of the hindgut
• Supplies chelated minerals for optimal absorption
• Delivers a highly digestible source of minerals and vitamins in an easy-to-feed pellet

Equishure

EquiShure® is a time-released buffer targeting the hindgut. Research supports the use of a hindgut buffer in cases of high grain and high fructan intake. Up to 70% of the horse’s energy is derived from fermentation in the hindgut. The pH of the hindgut varies as bacterial populations increase and decrease in response to dietary modifications. An acidic shift, which can be caused by carbohydrate-rich meals, favors the growth of acid-loving bacteria, while other microbes die in the same conditions.

Product Features

• On high-grain diets or grazing lush pasture
• With unexplainable behavioral problems
• Prone to recurrent mild colic or laminitis
• With inappetence or weight loss
• With digestive upsets resulting in loose manure
• Sport horses under stress of training

Ritetrac

Formulated by the scientists at Kentucky Equine Research, RiteTrac® is a proprietary blend of ingredients designed to support total digestive tract health. Targeted at both the foregut and hindgut of the horse, RiteTrac works in two distinct ways. First, with its combination of fast-acting antacids and coating agents, RiteTrac quickly neutralizes excessive gastric acid, protecting the stomach lining and restoring the normal gastric environment. Second, RiteTrac contains EquiShure®, a time-released hindgut buffer designed to act on the cecum and colon by minimizing the effects of subclinical hindgut acidosis.

RiteTrac is Suitable for Many Horses, Including Those

• At risk of gastric and colonic ulcers
• On high-grain diets
• Experiencing stressful conditions such as travel, show/sale preparation, and weaning
• With weight loss of unknown origin
• Susceptible to laminitis
• In training or work
• Grazing lush pasture
• With unexplained behavioral problems
• Prone to mild colic with no obvious reason
• With digestive upsets

TRIACTON

Triacton® is a triple-action supplement designed to improve bone density and support digestive health in horses. The pelleted supplement contains an array of highly bioavailable minerals and vitamins essential for sound skeletal development and maintenance, as well as optimal function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Product Features

• Contains BMC™, a novel source of calcium shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of the mineral, including calcium carbonate
• Provides a research-proven stomach buffer, which reduces acidity and decreases the likelihood of gastric ulcer formation
• Includes yeast for further hindgut support and improved fiber digestion
• Helps increase bone density in young, growing horses and athletic horses, which is especially important for horses involved in intense training such as racehorses, three-day-event horses, polo ponies, and other horses required to work at speed
• Includes an array of other bone-building nutrients, including magnesium, boron, silicone, iodine, zinc, and manganese, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and K, which are important for bone health
• Supports the beneficial microorganism population of the cecum and colon by minimizing the acidity of the hindgut
• Supplies chelated minerals for optimal absorption
• Delivers a highly digestible source of minerals and vitamins in an easy-to-feed pellet

SUCRALOX

Sucralox™ is formulated specifically to support gastric and intestinal health in horses of all ages and uses. Sucralox employs a two-pronged approach to gastric protection.

Firstly, the primary ingredient in Sucralox is sucralfate, a shielding agent that binds to ulcerated areas and safeguards the sensitive lining of the stomach from the damaging effects of gastric acid. In acidic environments like the stomach, sucralfate forms a viscous gel that binds to ulcer craters for more than six hours.

Sucralfate also stimulates the production of prostaglandin and mucus, which adds two more layers of protection. The physical barrier created by sucralfate, aluminum phosphate, and lecithin keeps the gastric mucosa healthy and aids healing. Aluminum phosphate also absorbs bile acids that can reflux and damage the gastric lining.

Secondly, Sucralox contains a fast-acting antacid that helps neutralize gastric acid, further protecting the stomach lining from damage and restoring a normal gastric environment

Product Features

• Provides continuous protection of the gastric and intestinal mucosa through multiple proven coating agents
• Contains a yeast metabolite as a postbiotic to support gut morphology, cell health and microbial diversity, resulting in optimal digestive efficiency
• Easy-to-feed pellet formulation
• Includes an effective antacid to buffer gastric acid
• Aids in maintaining a healthy digestive environment for optimal performance and disposition
• Cost-effective means of reducing the risk of gastric ulceration, especially when used with or after omeprazole

RACE RECOVERY

Horses with insufficient electrolytes risk loss of stamina and early onset of fatigue. Race Recovery™ replaces electrolytes lost by horses on furosemide (Lasix®) to reduce the downtime between fast works and races and replenish minerals lost through increased urination.

• Provides horses exercised on furosemide with targeted electrolyte supplementation
• Palatable paste and powder formulas ensure consumption
• Includes highly digestible forms of calcium and magnesium, two key minerals

RESTORE SR

Restore® SR contains the latest technology in electrolyte supplements for horses, including a proprietary slow-release mechanism that allows sodium to be released gradually into the gastrointestinal tract for sustained absorption.

Product Features

• Delivers the key electrolytes sodium, chloride, potassium, and magnesium to replace what is lost in sweat
• Sugar-free formula
• May reduce the risk of conditions such as dehydration, muscular weakness, overheating, tiredness, and poor performance

RESTORE PASTE

Restore® Paste is a carefully formulated paste electrolyte supplement designed to match the composition of sweat. When horses sweat they lose electrolytes, with the principal losses being chloride, sodium, potassium, and magnesium. If these essential nutrients are not replenished, the consequences may include dehydration, muscular weakness, overheating, fatigue, and poor performance. The composition of Restore Paste mimics that of horse sweat so it replaces what has been lost from sweat.

Product Features

• Easy-to-administer oral paste.
• Supplies sodium, chloride, potassium, and magnesium to hard-working horses.
• Non-irritating, buffered formula for oral and gastrointestinal comfort.
• For routine or strategic electrolyte replacement for all horses that sweat.
• Stimulates thirst response and encourages horses to drink.

Endura- Max

Kentucky Equine Research developed Endura-Max specifically for endurance horses to replace essential electrolytes lost in sweat. Endura-Max provides the three key electrolytes in the exact ratio in which they are actually lost in sweat. Sweat contains approximately twice as much sodium as potassium and about twice as much chloride as sodium, creating a ratio of 1:2:4—potassium:sodium:chloride. In addition to these electrolytes, Endura-Max also contains calcium and magnesium, included in the formula to assist in cellular integrity and optimal nerve and muscle function.

One unavoidable side effect of hard work is the production and secretion of sweat. Designed to help cool the horse during strenuous exercise, sweating can result in a substantial loss of essential minerals from the body. These minerals, called electrolytes, are vital to normal physiology.

Horses that perform low-intensity, long-duration exercise are at particular risk for electrolyte depletion as sweating may occur for long periods of time. Those that perform this type of exercise often, especially in hot, humid conditions, will typically lose more electrolytes than their normal rations supply. Without appropriate electrolyte supplementation, physiological problems may occur during training rides and competition. Severe electrolyte depletion may result in impaired muscle and nerve function, which in turn can lead to poor performance.

When endurance horses sweat, they lose significant amounts of the three most important electrolytes: sodium, chloride, and potassium. On longer rides, levels of calcium and magnesium may also drop.

ENDURA-MAX PASTE

ENDURA-MAX Paste is specifically designed to support the unique nutritional requirements of horses training and competing over long distances.

It contains essential added calcium and magnesium combined with the protective properties of a buffering agent to gently coat the stomach lining and buffer gastric acid in an easy-to-administer paste.

Product Features

• Balanced formula to replace electrolytes, plus calcium and magnesium lost as a result of excessive sweating.
• Can be used strategically as a supplement prior to, during and after long-distance work.
• Assists in stimulation of thirst response and rehydration of hard-working horses.
• Buffered formula can be used as an alternative to conventional powdered electrolytes for horses prone to gastric ulceration.

BIO-BLOOM PS

Horse hoof quality is dependent on balanced nutrition, and the correct building blocks need to be present in the diet to ensure healthy hoof growth. Bio-Bloom™ PS promotes and maintains healthy skin and hooves through the inclusion of key nutrients at levels shown to improve hoof quality and speed growth as well as lecithin and essential fatty acids from full-fat soybean, ingredients that are necessary for production of resilient hoof horn and shiny coats.

Product Features

• Contains biotin, methionine, iodine, and chelated zinc at levels shown to improve and speed hoof growth, including development of strong hoof wall
• Increases health of hooves damaged by laminitis, seedy toe, sand cracks, and wet-dry cycles
• Produces a soft, shiny coat and healthy growth of mane and tail
• Includes essential amino acids and fatty acids, important ingredients for optimal coat condition

EO-3

Horses are often fed diets composed entirely of grain mixes and hay. Such diets are rich in omega-6 fatty acids but extremely low in omega-3 fatty acids. If vegetable oil is added to the ration, it further skews the ratio, with omega-6 fatty acids being overrepresented. To help counteract this imbalance, horses should be supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids, the richest sources of which are fish oils.

Kentucky Equine Research developed EO-3™, a potent marine-derived oil that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. EO-3 is a palatable oil that is top-dressed onto the feed. EO-3 contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. KER has shown EO-3 to be highly palatable when compared to other marine-derived oils.

EO-3 is intended to be fed to horses of all classes and working levels to improve the critical omega-3:omega-6 ratio in their diets.

Product Features

• Highly palatable flavored marine-derived oil
• Strengthens immune function
• Benefits of DHA- and EPA-mediated inflammatory response include reduction in joint inflammation, allergic reactivity, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage
• Marine-derived long-chain fatty acids DHA and EPA are more efficiently used as precursors of local hormones than plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids
• Provides an anti-inflammatory effect in horses with Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD) and Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (RER), as inflammation is a key part of the disease process
• Improves glucose tolerance
• Increases red blood cell flexibility
• Reproductive benefits include improved fertility, improved colostrum quality, enhanced passive transfer of antibodies to foals, and increased sperm concentration, motility, and viability
• ACVIM consensus statement recommends DHA and EPA supplementation for horses with inflammatory airway disease/equine asthma
• Shown in studies to reduce GGT and inflammatory markers in exercising horses

KER-FLEX

KER-Flex® contains high-quality glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and hyaluronic acid in a palatable powdered formula to provide broad-spectrum support of joint health. These ingredients aid in maintenance of joint integrity, reducing cartilage damage and stimulating cartilage repair. KER-Flex is suitable for all classes of horses engaged in various types of exercise, and is recommended for older, arthritic horses to slow progression of arthritis and help promote a more comfortable future.

Product Features

• Contains high-quality joint support compounds glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and hyaluronic acid in a palatable powdered formula to provide broad-spectrum support of joint health
• Suitable for all classes of horses engaged in various types of exercise
• Aids in maintenance of joint integrity and minimizes wear and tear on joints
• Works to reduce cartilage damage and stimulate cartilage repair
• May lead to reduced frequency of or need for injectable joint therapies
• Recommended for older, arthritic horses to slow progression of arthritis and help promote a pain-free future

SYNOVATE HA

Synovate HA® delivers high molecular weight sodium hyaluronate for horses in an easy-to-administer liquid. Maintaining proper joint health is an important factor in the longevity of a horse’s career. The nutrient-rich synovial fluid is a vital component that fills the joint capsule to aid in smooth passage of one bone over another and to absorb shock from high-impact work.

Researchers have identified differences in biological activities for HA of different molecular weights. HA with a high molecular weight (more than 500,000 daltons) has the greatest biological response. Further, high molecular weight HA created from microbial fermentation, such as Synovate HA, has the greatest likelihood for matching the known attributes of native HA found in the horse’s body.

EO-3

Horses are often fed diets composed entirely of grain mixes and hay. Such diets are rich in omega-6 fatty acids but extremely low in omega-3 fatty acids. If vegetable oil is added to the ration, it further skews the ratio, with omega-6 fatty acids being overrepresented. To help counteract this imbalance, horses should be supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids, the richest sources of which are fish oils.

Kentucky Equine Research developed EO-3™, a potent marine-derived oil that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. EO-3 is a palatable oil that is top-dressed onto the feed. EO-3 contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. KER has shown EO-3 to be highly palatable when compared to other marine-derived oils.

EO-3 is intended to be fed to horses of all classes and working levels to improve the critical omega-3:omega-6 ratio in their diets.

Product Features

• Highly palatable flavored marine-derived oil
• Strengthens immune function
• Benefits of DHA- and EPA-mediated inflammatory response include reduction in joint inflammation, allergic reactivity, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage
• Marine-derived long-chain fatty acids DHA and EPA are more efficiently used as precursors of local hormones than plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids
• Provides an anti-inflammatory effect in horses with Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD) and Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (RER), as inflammation is a key part of the disease process
• Improves glucose tolerance
• Increases red blood cell flexibility
• Reproductive benefits include improved fertility, improved colostrum quality, enhanced passive transfer of antibodies to foals, and increased sperm concentration, motility, and viability
• ACVIM consensus statement recommends DHA and EPA supplementation for horses with inflammatory airway disease/equine asthma
• Shown in studies to reduce GGT and inflammatory markers in exercising horses

EQUI-JEWEL

EQUI-JEWEL is the original, research-proven stabilised rice bran conditioning supplement and the only conditioning supplement that offers the combination of high fat with minimal levels of oxidization, low starch and an effective amount of digestible fibre. EQUI-JEWEL is specifically designed to nutritionally support the equine athlete by providing a highly palatable form of additional calories and protein to assist in building muscle, topline and maintaining condition.

New ZF EQUI-JEWEL contains a rare source of marine-derived calcium, BMC®, shown to be more highly digestible than other forms of calcium, including calcium carbonate. BMC has been shown to buffer stomach acid to bolster gastric health and reduce the incidence of ulcers, as well as moderate the pH of the hindgut to prevent acidosis.

Product Features

• A high-fat, cool-energy, safe source of fat to encourage weight gain
• Highly palatable source of calories, fibre, amino acids, and protein to assist in building muscle, topline and as well as maintaining condition
• High in linoleic acid which helps to reduce gastric acidity
• Essential fatty acids promote healthy skin and a naturally shiny coat.
• Low intake rate and high digestibility.
• A low-starch energy source for horses prone to tying-up or laminitis
• Includes research proven BMC, which provides buffering of the entire digestive tract
• A source of essential, bioavailable antioxidants, natural vitamin E and organic selenium to assist with muscle recovery.
• Balanced calcium and phosphorus ratio for skeletal health and development

Re-Leve

RE-LEVE maintains its energy density by relying on fat and fermentable fibers rather than starch sources for the majority of its calories. Alternative energy sources such as high-fat stabilized rice bran along with super fibers beet pulp and soybean hulls provide highly digestible and readily available energy.

Feeding Considerations

• Recommended levels of selenium and vitamin E are usually met by grazing, hay consumption, and minimum levels of RE-LEVE. Supplementation of selenium and vitamin E over this level is not generally helpful, with the exception of draft horses that may benefit from elevated levels of vitamin E.
• Electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium) are quickly depleted as a horse exercises, particularly in hot and humid conditions. Use of an electrolyte can help to prevent some episodes of tying-up.
• Chromium supplementation at the rate of 5 mg per day has proven helpful, especially to nervous horses, possibly by assisting in glucose and glycogen metabolism. Conversely, because of its influence on insulin activity, the use of chromium may be counterproductive in horses with PSSM.
• RE-LEVE, a concentrate with decreased starch and high levels of fat and fermentable fiber, is helpful to Thoroughbreds with chronic RER as well as Quarter Horses and warm bloods with PSSM.

MICRO-MAX

Micro-Max™ is a low-intake concentrated source of vitamins and minerals for mature horses. Micro-Max is ideal for horses that maintain body weight on diets composed entirely of forage or forage and small amounts of concentrate.

Product Features

• Includes minerals that have been chelated or proteinated, which increases their digestibility and allows horses to derive maximum benefit from them
• Features yeast culture to enhance digestion of fiber and other nutrients
• Palatable pelleted formula
• Fulfills the vitamin and mineral requirements of horses and ponies on all-forage diets or that consume less than the recommended daily amount of fortified feeds
• Contains natural-source vitamin E

TOTAL WELLNESS

Previously only available as part of the KER Wellness Program after completion of a ration evaluation, Total Wellness™ is now available to anyone seeking to support their horses’ overall health while maintaining a more simplified feeding program that avoids use of numerous separate products.

Over 30 years, Kentucky Equine Research has completed thousands of equine ration evaluations and provided advice to horse owners worldwide on how to best nourish their horses, reduce health problems from modern management practices, and address specific problems.

Based on this experience, the experts at Kentucky Equine Research developed this combination to provide targeted nutritional support for the most commonly identified challenges.

Product Features

• Increase forage and nutrient digestibility
• Protect cells from oxidative damage
• Promote joint health
• Support optimal hoof, skin, and coat quality