Turmeric for Horses

What is turmeric and why do owners feed it?

Turmeric is the golden root of Curcuma longa, dried and ground into a powder. It has a long history in traditional feeding and is often chosen by horse owners as botanical support for normal joint comfort and everyday wellbeing. Horses in regular work and older horses may have turmeric added to a broader management routine that includes suitable exercise, good farriery, turnout and a balanced diet. The powder has a strong flavour and can stain buckets and hands, so introduce it slowly in damp feed. Some owners add a little oil when feeding it. We do not have a weight-specific daily amount in this product's current website feeding guide; use the directions on the pack or ask your vet or a qualified equine nutritionist before deciding how much to feed. Turmeric is a feed, not a medicine. If a horse seems lame, sore or unwell, speak to your vet rather than relying on a herbal supplement.

How to feed

There is no daily amount in the current website feeding guide. Follow the directions on the pack or ask your vet or a qualified equine nutritionist.

Herbs and botanical supplements are intended to support normal health, comfort and wellbeing as part of good horse management. They are not medicines and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Always speak to your vet before introducing new supplements.

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