{"product_id":"kentucky-equine-research-eo-3-3-75-l","title":"Kentucky Equine Research KER EO-3 3.75 L","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHorses are often fed diets composed entirely of grain mixes and hay. Such diets are rich in omega-6 fatty acids but extremely low in omega-3 fatty acids. If vegetable oil is added to the ration, it further skews the ratio, with omega-6 fatty acids being overrepresented. To help counteract this imbalance, horses should be supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids, the richest sources of which are fish oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKentucky Equine Research developed EO-3™, a potent marine-derived oil that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. EO-3 is a palatable oil that is top-dressed onto the feed. EO-3 contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. KER has shown EO-3 to be highly palatable when compared to other marine-derived oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEO-3 is intended to be fed to horses of all classes and working levels to improve the critical omega-3:omega-6 ratio in their diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRESEARCH PROVEN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily intake of EPA and DHA from KER EO-3™ significantly increases red blood cell membrane EPA and DHA, but a similar amount of omega-3 in the form of ALA from flax (linseed) oil does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose EO-3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly palatable flavored marine-derived oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves glucose tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens immune function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases red blood cell flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits of DHA- and EPA-mediated inflammatory response include reduction in joint inflammation, allergic reactivity, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproductive benefits include improved fertility, improved colostrum quality, enhanced passive transfer of antibodies to foals, and increased sperm concentration, motility, and viability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine-derived long-chain fatty acids DHA and EPA are more efficiently used as precursors of local hormones than plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACVIM consensus statement recommends DHA and EPA supplementation for horses with inflammatory airway disease\/equine asthma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances bone metabolism and development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShown in studies to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ker.com\/published\/the-effect-of-long-chain-omega-3-supplementation-on-blood-serum-gamma-glutamyl-transferase-ggt-levels-and-inflammation-post-exercise-in-thoroughbred-racehorses\/\"\u003ereduce GGT and inflammatory markers in exercising horses\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layout layout-full-width  add-space-to-layout bg-light completely-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-width-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"long-chain\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers have focused their attention on two distinct families of longchain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA): the omega-3 family and the omega-6 family. The omega-3 family stems from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and the omega-6 family originates from linoleic acid (LA). The term omega-3 is in reference to the location of the first double bond positioned three carbon atoms from the terminal end of the fatty acid chain. Marine-derived oils are rich in the longer chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), 20 and 22 carbon atoms, respectively, while ALA, containing 18 carbon atoms, can be found in plant sources such as flax, soybean, and canola. ALA and LA are considered “essential fatty acids” because they are instrumental in the life cycle, yet they cannot be manufactured in the body and must be obtained from dietary sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOmega-3 Fatty Acids\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant members of the omega-3 family are EPA, DHA, and ALA. EPA and DHA are found almost exclusively in fish, namely cold-water species, since they are at the top of a food chain based largely on algae that manufacture EPA and DHA. On the other hand, ALA is found predominantly in leafy plants and flaxseed (linseed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layout half-and-half text-only  bg-light container-default no-padding completely-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell half-and-half__left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/omega_3.jpg 638w, https:\/\/ker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/omega_3-300x117.jpg 300w\" height=\"248\" width=\"638\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/omega_3.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10352\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell half-and-half__right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layout layout-full-width  add-space-to-layout bg-light completely-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-width-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOmega-6 Fatty Acids\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary source of omega-6 fatty acids in the diet is LA derived from the oils of seeds and grains. Corn, sunflower, and safflower oil contain abundant quantities of LA. Arachidonic acid (AA) is an intermediate in the metabolism of LA to the various cytokines termed “pro-inflammatory.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layout half-and-half text-only  bg-light container-default no-padding completely-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell half-and-half__left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/omega3-6.jpg 638w, https:\/\/ker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/omega3-6-300x117.jpg 300w\" height=\"248\" width=\"638\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/omega3-6.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10355\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell half-and-half__right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layout layout-full-width  add-space-to-layout bg-light completely-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-width-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio: A Balancing Act\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids must be balanced within the body in order for both to be effective. The significant biological difference between omega- 3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids is related to their roles as precursors of inflammatory and immune intermediaries. For example, each fatty acid is necessary for the production and distribution of prostaglandins. The prostaglandins that evolve from consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have different effects on inflammation processes in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are precursors of a class of inflammatory compounds that yield a milder response than those produced from omega- 6 fatty acids. In other words, the inflammatory response from cytokines and prostaglandins that originate from these omega-3 fatty acids is moderate compared to the response from cytokines and prostaglandins derived from omega-6, which are considered “pro-inflammatory” by comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientists have not pinpointed the optimal ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6 fatty acids for horses of various ages and uses, though they believe a ratio of 2 to 4:1 may be optimal. Even without an exact ratio, general knowledge of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and typical equine management practices uncover some undesirable trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeedstuffs have varying levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The natural diet of horses—primarily fresh and dried forages—contains more omega- 3 fatty acids than diets consisting of a mixture of forage and cereal grains. Domesticated horses are frequently given concentrated sources of energy in the form of grain meals. Grains possess more omega-6 fatty acids than forage. Performance horses are often fed supplemental sources of fat to add much needed calories to their rations. Corn oil, probably the most popular fat supplement offered to horses, as well as safflower oil, canola oil, and sunflower oil, is rich in omega-6 fatty acids. Feeding one or more of these, especially in combination with a high-grain diet, may supply a horse with a surplus of omega-6 fatty acids, skewing the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids and creating a balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids that may be inappropriate. Such diets may not be as beneficial as one abundant in omega-3 fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEO•3 – Preferential Source for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant sources of omega-3 fatty acids such as flaxseed (linseed) are inferior sources due to inherent metabolic disadvantages. Even though EPA and DHA (20 and 22 carbon, respectively) can be formed in vivo by elongation of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (18 carbon), this process is inefficient and complicated. In addition, the enzymes used in the metabolism of ALA to EPA and DHA are the same enzymes used to elongate LA to AA. When horses consume feeds with greater quantities of LA (omega-6) than ALA (omega-3), the concomitant conversion of LA (18 carbon-omega-6) to AA (20 carbon–omega-6) results in the production of more pro-inflammatory cytokines and prostaglandins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly fish oils are direct sources of EPA and DHA. In the past, these oils were typically not as palatable as those that provide more generous quantities of omega-6 fatty acids. However, recent studies at Kentucky Equine Research (KER) have shown that advances in processing technology have overcome the palatability issue inherent in the use of fish oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Commonly Used Oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-26\" id=\"tablepress-26\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1 odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-1\"\u003eOil Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-2\"\u003eOmega-3 Concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-3\"\u003eOmega-3:Omega-6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-4\"\u003ePredominant Omega-3 Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eEO•3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-4\"\u003eEPA and DHA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eFlax oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e54%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e4.15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-4\"\u003eALA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eSoy oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e0.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-4\"\u003eALA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eRice bran oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e0.03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-4\"\u003eALA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-6 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eCorn oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e0.02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-4\"\u003eALA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layout layout-full-width  add-space-to-layout completely-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-width-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1 to 2 oz (30 to 60 mL) to the feed. For best results, introduce EO-3 to the ration gradually over a period of 5 to 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn racehorses, we recommend stopping this product 24 hours prior to racing.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ker.com\/products\/feeding-guidelines-for-racehorses\/\"\u003eWhy?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-27\" id=\"tablepress-27\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1 odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-1\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-2\"\u003eConcentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-3\"\u003ePer 30 mL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e98%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e29.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e9,450 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eDHA and EPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e6,750 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eOmega-6 fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e810 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kentucky Performance Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42952996651168,"sku":"KEREO3","price":164.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/6469\/8272\/products\/AU_EO3_3.785L_WEB_0618-800x800.png?v=1673473722","url":"https:\/\/harmonytackshop.com\/fr\/products\/kentucky-equine-research-eo-3-3-75-l","provider":"Harmony Tack Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}