Equine Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

Equine Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis This is a scientific laboratory tested profile to measure nutritional and toxic metal levels analysed by a minerals analyst Free consults and followup advice

Cost is $350.00 per horse which includes: lab reports, detailed analysis and a diet to suit your horses individual biochemistry and how suitable your soil and water type is for your horse. This is a diagnostic screening test that will find the cause of your horse's health/behavioural problems and how to correct them. Testing is done in a government licensed and accredited laboratory and interpreted by a minerals analyst. Turnaround time is approx 14-18 working days.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY SUPPORTIVE LOYAL , LOVELY CUSTOMERS AND FOLLOWERS.May you a...
18/12/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY SUPPORTIVE LOYAL , LOVELY CUSTOMERS AND FOLLOWERS.

May you and your horses stay safe over the festive season and hot weather.

27/11/2025

Anthelmintic resistance is a real concern in Australia with increasing horse worms becoming resistant to chemicals. Resistance occurs because a very small percentage of worms always had a genetic ability to survive chemical treatment. A strategic approach to worming horses is necessary to manage and...

HORSE OWNERS STILL NOT UP TO DATE ABOUT WORM RESISTANCE.Last year many of the horses I tested had iron overload. This y...
25/11/2025

HORSE OWNERS STILL NOT UP TO DATE ABOUT WORM RESISTANCE.

Last year many of the horses I tested had iron overload. This year many horses tested have a degree of anaemia. When investigating the source of anaemia as a cause is required to treat it effectively, worm/parasite burden has been the culprit. There is no point adding an iron supplement if you do not know the cause of low iron stores.

Far too many horse owners are not aware of worm resistance and or are using worming products that are now ineffective. Many horse owners worm their horse without considering what they need to worm for or use a couple of different classes of wormers on rotation, the same ones they have always used.

Checking the manure with the naked eye can detect some worms but only some can be seen with a microscope. If you are using this method and do not see any worms in the manure it does not mean the horse was worm free. Do an FEC to be sure. You cannot detect whether a horse has worms/parasites or not by just looking at the horse.

FEC is a tool that is very useful but it will not identify neck, pin, bot, tape and encysted strongyles as THEY DO NOT LAY EGGS. FEC in the old days we were advised not to worm horse unless horse had 500 EPG or more. Now some guidelines state to worm when 100EPG or more.

NOW is the time to worm - end of Spring then again end of Autumn. FEC after using a wormer to check for efficacy. Most horses should only require worming twice per year. Younger horses require more often than this. If in doubt consult a professional and do your research to keep abreast of worm resistance. Encysted strongyles can cause colic and we all know what colic can potentially do!

Acquaint yourself with the symptoms of all worms and parasites. A bit off in performance or reduced energy/stamina is a common one as is pale mucous membranes. Research which common worming products are now ineffective. Ivermectin, Abamectin, Benzimidazoles, - wormers ending with ectins and zoles. Panacur active ingredient ends zole so it is now also ineffective. Read the labels for the active ingredients.

We now have different classes of wormers being mixed together which at this stage are effective.

05/11/2025

EQUINE MINERAL ANALYSIS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HORSE OWNERS WANTING A QUICK FIX AND AN ANSWER IN A PACKET OR TUB.

It is quite amazing when someone's horse has been unwell for months - not quite right, crappy coat, poor hooves, general stiffness, nut job etc. Lab report showed severe deficiencies and or excesses of essential minerals. Owner or owners expect mineral analysis is going to cure the condition in a few weeks. If said condition or conditions not cured in a few weeks I am told mineral analysis does not work.

Owner of horse; I Don't have time to mix 6 powders, chaffs, grains, seeds and protein. Can't you just tell me what will be quick to feed but will fix my horse? Me; I told you that I only recommend as unprocessed feeds as possible and that you need to mix them yourself as all horses require different dosages of minerals and different feeds. Owner follows recommended diet for a few months, sees improvements in horse but then decides its all too hard when the initial purchase of minerals run out. Horse goes back on premixed feeds from unregulated feed industry supposed to suit all horses. Owner; I can't be bothered to follow your program as results take too long to see and I want a quick fix that's easy to deliver. Me; why own a horse as owning a horse requires great patience and perseverance!

Minerals are the spark plugs of life. When one mineral is in excess another will suffer. When some minerals are deficient health problems begin. So when horses, humans or any animal for that matter has an imbalance in mineral levels diseases, illness and metabolic changes occur.

Correcting mineral imbalances corrects, health and behavioural problems. It takes time to change the entire metabolism at a cellular level. Full metabolic cellular changes can take up to 12 months provided you feed your horse the correct dosage of minerals it requires, the diet that is suitable and you mix the feeds yourself. You are in charge of your horse's nutrition and accountable for your horse's health and well being.

24/10/2025

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23/10/2025

VICTORIA’s Spring Racing Carnival has been hit by shocking claims from Racing Victoria’s own chief vet, Dr Grace Forbes, who says she was pressured and bullied to allow high-risk international horses to race despite fears of “catastrophic injury.”

Dr Forbes has lodged a Fair Work bullying complaint, alleging top Racing Victoria executives and high-profile racing figures, including Aidan O’Brien and Nick Williams, pushed for “flexibility” in strict vet safety protocols introduced after multiple Melbourne Cup deaths.

She says this pressure went against her duty to protect horses and left her suffering “psychological and emotional exhaustion.”

Racing Victoria has refuted the allegations, insisting horse welfare remains their highest priority.

The case is now before the Fair Work Commission. More 👇

🐎 The controversy reopens painful questions about how far the industry will go for the “showpiece” carnival and at what cost to the horses.

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23/10/2025

WORMERS ARE NOT THE SAME.

Had to do a deep dive into the differences between Strategy T and Ultimum as many seem to think they are the same wormer with the same active ingredients. This will solve the confusion!

Strategy T active ingredients: Oxfendazole and Pyrantel
Not effective against encysted strongyles

Ultimum active ingredients: Moxidectin and Praziquantel
Is effective against encysted strongyles
Broad spectrum and long lasting.

Note: encysted strongyles CANNOT be detected in FEC because they do not lay eggs.

Kerrymarsh@htma.com.au

05/10/2025

RECENT RESEARCH STATING EQUINE HAIR IS SUITABLE FOR MONITORING ACCUMULATION OF MINERALS AND HEAVY METALS.

The Journal ANIMALS IS RATED NO. 1 IN VETERINARY SCIENCES which means it is prestigious and influential. They often publish research which uses equine hair to monitor horse health and performance. So when I hear hair analysis is a con, is inaccurate, is a rip off, does not work, is nonsense etc, etc, I realise the ignorance and prejudices of people in the horse industry including some vets. The Journal ANIMALS does not question the validity of using hair but details the BENEFITS OF USING HAIR TO MONITOR HEALTH AND THE EFFECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE HORSE.

The article " Hair and Blood Trace Elements (Cadmium, Zinc, Chrome, Lead, Iron and Copper Biomonitoring in the Athletic Horse: The Potential Role of Haematological Parameters as Biomarkers" (2024) found that exposure to pollutants, contaminants and metals cause liver, gastrointestinal problems, colics, anaemia, kidney and bone abnormalities in horse populations and that much of that is caused by hazardous environments.

Another Article in ANIMALS " Concentration of Selected Essential and Toxic Trace Elements in Horse Hair as an Important Tool for the Monitoring of Animal Exposure and Health" (2022) This article details how hair can demonstrate the entire body status of the horse and identify how essential and toxic trace elements can affect horse health plus the monitoring of heavy metals in oats. Conclusion: "FINDINGS FROM OUR STUDY CONFIRMED THE SUITABILITY OF HORSE HAIR ANALYSIS FOR MONITORING ANIMAL EXPOSURE AND HEALTH"

When someone decides to tell you or you read online or consult horse forums or someone produces old or flawed research that hair analysis is a waste of your money and does not work, tell them that is an ignorant response that shows a lack of current knowledge and bias.

Kerry Marsh BAgrSc

Animals 2022, 12, 2665 Dorota Cygan Szczegielniak and Karolina Stasiak.
Animals 2025, 14,3206 Francesca Aragona, Claudia Giannetto et al

29/09/2025

MARINE CALCIUM - ACIDBUF

Approximately four years ago I personally funded a small trial of marine calcium which is known as ACIDBUF to determine if it was more effective in raising calcium levels in horses than calcium carbonate as I was struggling to get an adequate level of calcium in many of the horses I was testing.

Prior to early 2021, the only calcium available in Australia was calcium carbonate or dolomite which has even less calcium percentage. Both of these forms of calcium are very poorly absorbed and did not adequately raise horses calcium levels. Marine calcium DOES indeed address the horse's calcium needs BUT absorption can be adversely affected by poor, acidic soils and soils high in Aluminium. Marine calcium also buffers acids in the gut provided the dose is correct for each individual horse.

If you want to purchase Marine Calcium sold under the name of ACIDBUF Please ring 03 54292411. This is the Australian distributor. Expect to pay anything between $35 - $42 for a 25kg bag. Ring them and ask for your nearest stockist. Apologies for those I have not got back to with this information. Too many queries on this to address individually.

Please note: I will not recommend a dose unless I have tested your horse as the dose is dependent upon: your soil and water type, age, breed, s*x, height, weight and workload. Dosages can be different for each horse. Australian horses have a large requirement for calcium ( more so than other countries) due to our depleted soils and oxalate grasses.

Kerry Marsh BAgrSC

27/09/2025

DAYLESFORD EQUESTRIAN
We have available 2 agistments spots available for discerning horse owners and riders who would like a quiet place for their horse with great facilities including a 60 X 20 metre indoor arena, a 20 x 40 outdoor arena, round yard, safe electric paddocks, on site owners, kitchen, bathroom, undercover yards and stables aand tack room. For full criteria pm Sally to book a time to inspect.
Www.daylesford-equestrian.com

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