All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
Flaxseed is coming into use as a nutritional supplement for horses. It is a plant usually grown in northern climates with Canada being the largest producer. Flaxseed is sometimes referred to as “linseed.” Flaxseed is an excellent source of fiber, containing about 30%, and fat, about 40%. It also supplies Omega 3 (as alpha-lineolic acid) […]
Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, Colorado is recalling Boots and Barkley 6 count, 5 inch, American Beef Bully Sticks due to possible contamination with salmonella. The bully sticks were distributed in Target retail stores nationwide from April through September of 2012. Product Description: Bar Code number 647263899189 The following lot codes numbers tested positive for […]
