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Archive | November, 2016

13 November 2016 ~ 0 Comments

What’s green lipped mussel – and why do you find it in joint supplements?

Flexijoint joint supplement

Green lipped mussel is, as the name suggests, a mussel with green lips! It’s native to New Zealand and its ‘proper’ name is perna canaliculus. But that’s not what is particularly interesting in this context; the interesting ‘bit’ is what it adds to joint supplements. Green lipped mussel is being integrated into animal and equine […]

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06 November 2016 ~ 0 Comments

What is pig oil and sulphur…and why would you use it on your horse?

Mud Slide Lotion

Pig oil and sulphur sounds a rather grim mix, but it’s actually a brilliant combination of products that has been used for a long, long time as a way to help prevent mud related conditions, such as mud fever, in horses. Here’s a bit about why pig oil and sulphur work so well together, and […]

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