Minerals and the Immune System

Minerals and the Immune System

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the animal body fight infections and other diseases.  Antigens are substances that stimulate an immune response in……

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Mineral Of The Month: Chromium

Mineral Of The Month: Chromium

Chromium (Cr) was discovered by the Frenchman Louis Nicolas Vauquelin in 1797 and was named for the Greek word chroma meaning colour. Chromium is a blue-white metal that is hard, brittle, and resistant to corrosion.……

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Mineral Of The Month: Sodium

Mineral Of The Month: Sodium

Sodium (Na) is an alkali metal that is silvery-white and comprises about 2.6% of the earth’s crust. Sodium was named after the English word soda and from the Medieval Latin word sodanum, meaning “headache remedy”……

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How To Help Your Horse’s Coat To Shine.

How To Help Your Horse’s Coat To Shine.

Having a horse with a beautiful, sleek and shiny coat that reflects its health and vitality is what most horse owners strive for.  If your horse’s coat is looking a bit dull, here are few……

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Feed Horses As ‘Naturally’ As Possible

Feed Horses As ‘Naturally’ As Possible

The horse’s monogastric (single stomach) digestive system evolved to eat high fibre forages in small amounts for long periods of the day.  Take wild horses for example, they will graze for around 12 to 18……

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MegaMin SulPhos Increases Daily Weight Gain Average By Up To 290%

MegaMin SulPhos Increases Daily Weight Gain Average By Up To 290%

In the New England region of NSW, merino sheep generally run on granite soils containing lower nutrient levels, in particular, phosphorus and sulphur can be limiting. Recent trials by AgSolutions and Miramoona Merinos producer, Kim……

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