Hi there, and thanks for asking this question. SBM (soybean meal) is a worldwide manufactured product, and cattle are the primary target for distribution. The protein’s amino acids vary in the distribution in ruminants and monogastric animals (swine, horses, humans). Cattle indeed drives the SBM research; however, SBM as an ingredient is the… Read more

Inflammation can show in different ways. The skin is the largest organ and is also the most common site for showing the effects of inflammation. Sweet itch is an excellent example of this.

I guess that the coconut oil she gave to her horses was of poor quality with “other things” in it. Pure coconut oil should not cause a skin reaction.

The… Read more

Can you describe what “reacted badly” means?

In humans, adding coconut oil can be tricky. As I type this, I have caprylic acid in my coffee. This is an 8-carbon length fatty acid that comes from coconut oil. The brand is Bulletproof “Brain Octane.” Here is what is behind this.

Coconut is basically a non-inflammatory fruit oil like… Read more

Thanks for these questions. I will be sure to get them on this month’s AMA and will (try to) remember to recorde it!!!!

I hope your surgery goes flawlessly and that you won’t be “shnockered” on AMA night! Best wishes from Doc T

@Emily Thank you for all 4 updates along with their photos! These will be inspiring for others to read. I am so grateful you found this information, applied it and have seen the positive results. Thank you for these and for telling others about your experiences. You are truly Helping Horses Thrive In A Human World!

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Thanks for the update. I hope you find that farm!

Thanks for this question. I need to clarify my thoughts.

Sugar beet pulp (SBP) is the byproduct of the sugar beet industry; the remains of sugar beet processing after removing the sugar (the 2nd leading source of sugar for humans behind sugar cane). This pulp is mostly fiber used as food for the hindgut bacteria (a prebiotic). Another… Read more