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Dr. Kris' Korner Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields’ Equine Nutrition Advisor, continues her latest series of informative equine articles, Understanding Protein Nutrition, with Part 2, “Protein Quality—It’s More than just Digestibility.” (Read More …)

The Animal Connection Barbara O’Brien, Animal Actor Trainer, Photographer, and Omega Fields® Spokesperson, presents “Right Where We Belong”, another article in the series, The Making of an Animal Person.   (Read More …)

New Dealer Announcements Keeping you informed of Omega Fields’ newest dealers! (Read More…)

Product of the Month Ultimate Smoothie Gift Set – Get Your Smoothie On!! (Read More …)

Omega Fields' News Dr. Kris Hiney Announces New Equine Health Series. (Read More …) Dr. Hiney Presents Fall Equine Preparation Tips. (Read More …)

Omega Fields' YOU SHINE! Donation Program Read “Thank You’s” and learn about upcoming canine and equine events near you! (Read More …)

WORDS TO LIVE BY     (Read More …)

Omega Fields’ Product Safety Statement (Read More …)

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Dr. Kris’ Korner!
by Dr. Kris Hiney, PhD — Equine Nutritionist and Advisor to Omega Fields®

Understanding Protein Nutrition

Part 2, “Protein Quality—It’s More than just Digestibility”

Greetings again fellow horse owners! 

In the last article, we introduced the idea of examining the protein in our horse’s diet beyond just the mere percent crude protein on the feed tag or a forage report.  We discussed the concept of protein digestibility and the importance of the site of digestion.  As there is only limited evidence that uptake of amino acids takes place in the hind gut of the horse, we prefer to feed proteins which are digested and absorbed in the small intestine of the horse.  Typically concentrates offer more pre-cecal digestibility of protein than do forages.  Therefore site and extent of digestion are key components of protein quality.  However, there is another equally important factor in protein quality, and that is the amino acid profile.

Continue Reading Dr. Kris’s article,“Protein Quality—It’s More than just Digestibility”.

Watch for November’s Health-E-Letter for “Protein Nutrition 3: Determining Protein Requirements for Your Horse. 

See you then!

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The Animal Connection
by Barbara O'Brien — Animal Actor Trainer, Photographer, and Omega Fields' Spokesperson

Each month, Barbara introduces an original story about her exploits in the highly interesting field of her work and other accounts relating to her love affair with animals. Read more about Barbara

RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG

Sometimes we get lucky in life and end up right where we belong.

It all began in early spring of 2002. I, my husband Kevin, and our four sons had been living in my hometown of South St. Paul, Minnesota, for the previous ten years. We both had our work and the kids were more or less happy in school. We had moved there from our small farm in Hastings, Minnesota to be closer to Kevin’s job and our extended family. I loved our little rambler in town but as the traffic grew on our suburban street and it became unsafe for my youngest to play in the front yard, I began to yearn for a place in the country to call our own.

 Continue Reading Barbara O’Brien’s article, “Right Where We Belong”.

Watch for another article from Barbara O’Brien in November's Health-E-Letter!

New Dealer Announcements

Announcing our new dealer accounts and their locations as an option to buy locally!

Animal feed stores and pet centers across the country are realizing the potential of carrying Omega Fields supplements and treats. Following are just the newest Independent Dealers from the last two months. Watch us as we grow!

Our new dealers are also being updated on a regular basis on our website: www.OmegaFields.com under the Find a Retailer tab. You can now search for locations on our new zip code locator!  Just enter your zip code to find retail locations nearest you! 

Buying locally is not only convenient for you, it also supports your local economy!