Aloe vera as a supplement carrier


 

Flax oil has an omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acid ratio of 4.2 to 1.  Camelina oil has a 3:6 ratio of 1.4 to 1.   One ounce  of flax oil will provide 14.9  grams of omega 3;  1 ounce of camelina oil will provide 7.3 grams.

It is an okay product, but it seems like a waste of money to me. Either use Cocasoya oil, olive oil, or flaxseed oil (I prefer using the flax, myself)

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clbroyles55
 

For those of you buying your Vitamin E from Costco, if you are buying their Kirkland brand, check the label.  I've checked a few times, and they contain glycerin, not oil.  I have purchased the Nature Made brand at Costco, which do contain soy oil.

Carol B.

Southwest Ohio/August 2007


Lacelynn <lacelynnseibel@...>
 

What about camelina oil? Just saw something for Equine Omega Gold. Is this comparable to using olive oil or flax oil for vitamin E absorption and adding omega 3's?



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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
 

On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 03:05 pm, Linda A wrote:
https://www.chirobase.org/06DD/ak.html

Bogus? 

 Honestly, Linda, bogus is being kind.
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Linda A <ojaildy@...>
 

On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 01:44 pm, Eleanor Kellon, VMD wrote:
https://www.chirobase.org/06DD/ak.html

Bogus? 
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
 

On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 10:34 am, Linda A wrote:
Something just learned today if can't test hay...anyone ever muscle test and then balance minerals to those results?

 Are you talking about applied kinesiology muscle testing?  It's totally bogus.

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PS - the next post about muscle testing refers to diagnosing PSSM, not figuring out mineral status.
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Muscle tests and hair tests won't give you the information you need for diet adjustment; liver biopsy might, but that seems rather extreme (to say the least). Can you contact your local agriculture extension office, and get an average hay analysis for your region? 
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Linda A <ojaildy@...>
 

Great, thanks so much! Just feeding TC 30 to the 3 yr old . Think will go back to the Mtn Sunrise Timothy pellets for the carrier with a bit of water as they all are eating the minerals well....even plain out of my hand!👍🏻Sure wish I could send for hay test every time I buy but that's nearly impossible. 

Something just learned today if can't test hay...anyone ever muscle test and then balance minerals to those results?


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Linda A <ojaildy@...>
 

Thanks! Ok, so if interpreting this correctly I'm ok feeding omega Horseshine with the Vitamin E capsules I buy from costco👍🏻I don't feed the powder. Thank u again!
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Josephine Trott
 

Hi Linda,

I think I know where the confusion is. A) Omega Horseshine IS mostly ground flax. B) Flax seed is 40% fat, so you interpreted (or read or thought) that this fat could act as a carrier for absorption of powdered Vitamin E. C) I believe the moderators are saying that the fat contained in flax is not enough of a carrier for vitamin E absorption D) Either the oil already present in Vitamin E capsules (I buy from costco) or a splash of pure oil fed with powdered Vitamin E is required. E) If your horse is highly suspicious and won’t eat the Vit E capsules you can poke a hole and squeeze them out into the feed.

Hope I’m not repeating something you’ve already figured out.
Josie
Davis CA 06/09


 

Hi, LInda - Some of the minerals may be a tad more than needed in this case; but since you are feeding older as well as growing horses, you won't be feeding the TC 30 to the older horses, who won't need the extra protein boost; and the extra minerals and proteins  fed to the growing horses will be fine. This is NOT as good as actually analyzing the hay and having a specific mineral supplement balanced to the hay, but it is much, much better than tossing a little Farrier's Formula (or similar) to each horse and hoping for the best.

You won't go far wrong by feeding the hay; plus 2,000 IU vitamin E (with soy oil in capsules, which will be listed in the ingredients on the bottle); plus Omega Horseshine; plus salt; plus the Uckele U-balance; and for the youngsters. some TC 30.  As a carrier to get the salt, minerals etc in, use either  soy hulls, rinsed/soaked/rinsed beet pulp, Ontario Dehy Timothy Balance Cubes, Nuzu Stabul 1, or LMF Low NSC (don't need them all, just one or a convenient combo),  and a snifter of TC Lite or TC 30 for flavouring. Just don't give TC 30 to the older horses; only the growing ones will need the extra protein, minerals and vitamins over and above the Uckele U Balance.

Does that make sense?

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Linda A <ojaildy@...>
 

We did but that source is now gone...no, as we only buy about 15-20 bales alfalfa and orchard at a time...giving Euckele U Balance...

Question:

since giving Euckele minerals, wouldn't feeding the TC 30 or TC Lite overdo on minerals if giving both?
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Lorna Cane
 

As far as I can tell you have not balanced his hay,right?


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Lorna Cane
 

Hi  Linda,


Oh,good.I'm glad we're still on track.

Vitamin E capsules (oil inside capsules) are good. Lots of us use Costco's but there are many brands.

Flax is fed for its omega 3's. 

Horseshine is definitely fine to feed with Vitamin E capsules. In other words,they do not react against each other. 

But the vitamin E capsules should  already contain oil , so feeding the flax has nothing to do with them.



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Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada
ECIR Moderator 2002




Linda A <ojaildy@...>
 

Oh Lorna I think I'm seeing all! No, you have all been so very helpful....and patient as well;-) I've gone through all my emails trying to find who told me Horseshine ok with vitamin e capsules and can't find it!;-( So to make this easier...I can't do that? Need actual flax or oil to go with the capsules? I am feeding TC Lite as well and that has Vitamin E in it too. So confused;-(

but always very appreciative for the help here❤️
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-Linda

Ojai, Ca

September 2016

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Lorna Cane
 

On Tue, Mar 14, 2017 at 01:16 pm, Linda A wrote:
Recently learned had to be E with fish oil carrier preferably

 Can you say where this info came from?

E needs to be fed with oil to be of best use to the  horse. Doesn't have to be fish oil .


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Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada
ECIR Moderator 2002




Lorna Cane
 

Linda,are you getting all the messages?

Haven't we covered this in the last day or 2?

Unless you're not seeing the replies.

What do you mean," a moderator that was trying to be helpful." Does that mean we weren't helpful? If so,how can we do better?

Thanks.


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Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada
ECIR Moderator 2002




Linda A <ojaildy@...>
 

Oh gosh, not off top of head but have spent hours and hours on all this making sure did right thing. I think a moderator that was trying to be helpful as well as Uckele asking Dr. K. I feed Costco Viyamin E capsules (2,000 iu)/day. Recently learned had to be E with fish oil carrier preferably and when went to order was told the flax in the Horseshine would provide that "carrier" so didn't need to add any oil after all. Can u let me know for clarification if this is correct as I just ordered another 20 lbs to be shipped today. Thanks!
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Ojai, Ca

September 2016

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Lacelynn, we have ALL been there!  No one is born knowing how to manage potentially metabolic horses, and most of us have assumed that when we buy a vitamin/mineral product that states it has everything your horse needs, followed with a bunch of testimonials from big cheese competitors or trainers, we are doing the right thing. (ask me how I know this!)

Nutrition is a bit of an orphan in vet school and med school, and yet it is hugely significant in looking after our horses.  Marketing, on the other hand, is VERY well studied. :)
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