Nutrition products

Easy Rider Arena Conditioner makes footing safe between watering. It aerates the soil and provides safe storage of extra water. It extends the time between watering from one to four weeks or longer depending upon atmospheric conditions. As a bonus, Easy Rider Arena Conditioner causes less concussion to horses and riders while providing a dust free environment for horses, riders and equipment. The average cost to condition an arena is approximately two and a half cents per year, per square foot, over a two year period or longer. The second product, Easy Rider Activator opens up the soil so salts and minerals are leached away. It balances the soil by rebuilding normal biological activities and rebuilds soil texture by promoting microbial activity and water absorptiorL To obtain more information on these products contact STS Products, Inc., Route one, Box 650, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075-9775. Phone 1-800845-9558.

quality all-milk protein along with sequestered minerals for maximum absorption help make this a superior product. When combined withFoal Starter~, a milk-based foal feed, foals can quickly convert to normal weanling rations. The manufacturer states that this program provides a nutritionally balanced milk replacing system for early foal growth that may be superior to the mares own milk. The second product available from Buckeye Feed Mills is Foal-Aid®. This product is formulated to provide the nutrients which diminish in mare's milk as lactation progresses and that are implicated in growth related problems. Foal-Aide® is a daily oral liquid drench which can be administered to young foals until weaning, when a balanced ration can be fed. Mare's Milk Plus and Foal-Aide® are available to veterinarians at wholesale prices directly from Buckeye Equine Nutrition. For more information about these products contact Buckeye Feed Mills, Inc., P.O. Box 505, Dalton, Ohio 44618 or call 1-800-898-WINS.

NUTRITION PRODUCTS Buckeye Feed Mills, of Dalton, Ohio has two products available to help with nutrition-related problems in young foals. Mare's milk Plus is formulated to replace mare's milk. It has several advantages over conventional milk replacers. Mare's Milk Plus is easy and convenient for clients to administer. It is prepared cold and given to foals free choice, eliminating customary round the clock feeding schedules. It is slightly tart so foals do not over-consume when a 12 hour supply is provided, thus reducing digestive upsets. Accordingto the manufacturer, the formula provides the nutrients essential for musculoskeletal growth. High

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EQUINE SHAMPOO AVAILABLE Life Science Products announces the availability of Casteen Equine Shampoo in a quart size, the ideal size for horse use, according to a company spokesman. Casteen Equine shampoo, which contains Aloe Vera, is recommended as an aid in the control of bacterial and fungal infections. Shown to have powerful cleansing action, coconut conditioners in Casteen give the hair coat brightness and luster. Attractive packaging will appeal to equine cliental. Contact Life Science Products, P.O. Box 8111, St. Joseph, Missouri 64508, phone 816 279-3349, FAX 816 2279-4725; oryour veterinary distributor for more information.

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