Feeding Horses for the Prevention and Management of Laminitis
April 30, 2012 7:00:00 PM CDT
by Dr. Kris Hiney --
Nothing is more devastating to the horse owner than to have a treasured partner be afflicted by the painful, crippling disease of laminitis. Laminitis can be a debilitating disease that may ultimately result in the death of the horse or humane euthanization. Unfortunately there are so many factors that can manifest in development of this syndrome that it can be difficult to sort through. Read More
Feeding Horses with Respiratory Allergies
April 3, 2012 10:50:42 AM CDT
When some horses are exposed to dusts and molds, they develop allergies. Why some horses do and others do not develop allergies is unknown. There is some evidence that this disease may be genetic. Horses born to affected parents are three times more likely to develop RAO than horses born to non-affected parents. Therefore, if you know your horse is predisposed to RAO, it is even more important to identify the symptoms and to properly manage its environment. Read More
Feeding for Digestive Health
March 6, 2012 6:00:00 PM CST
The digestive tract of our equine companions is typically the system which most often goes awry. Colic and other digestive related upsets are the leading cause of death in the equine, but luckily can largely be avoided with careful management. If we understand the normal digestive physiology of the horse, we can avoid errors in our feeding program. Read More
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Equine Articles
By Dr. Kris Hiney
Don Schrider Promotes Omega Ultra Egg at Shows
March 6, 2012 3:59:02 PM CST
Newton, WI, March 7, 2012 – For those into raising chickens for eggs or show, 
Omega Fields' poultry spokesperson Don Schrider will be giving valuable how-to information while promoting the benefits of Omega-3-rich flaxseed supplements during several upcoming appearances.
Schrider, from Warrenton, VA, is a master breeder of Brown Leghorn and Buckeye chickens, and nationally known author and speaker. He will conduct workshops at Pittsboro Feed in Pittsboro, NC, March 12, and at Town and Country Feed, Sanford, NC on March 13. The workshops are for all small-flock keepers desiring tips and information about producing more and better eggs, bird and chick selection, and how to increase profitability.
Those who have their sights set on Champion ribbons will be interested in attending Schrider's lecture at the Dayton Fancy Feathers Show in Dayton, OH, April 28 – 29, a premiere spring poultry event. He will be speaking to adults and 4-H members about the selection, care and feeding of poultry to obtain the winning attributes of body mass, feather gloss and sheen. Schrider will award bags of Omega Ultra Egg™, from Omega Fields®, to the winners of Champion Junior Large Fowl and Champion Junior Bantam. Additionally, all attendees will be able to enter a drawing for more bags of Omega Ultra Egg.
Schrider is an ardent advocate of supplementing poultry feed with Omega-3 essential fatty acids to promote brilliant plumage, better health and Omega-3-rich eggs with strong shells. Omega Ultra Egg is the superior supplement with the best, whole-ground flaxseed high in Omega-3, folic acid, vitamin E, and vitamin B-12. It is milled using only whole, intact flaxseeds for optimum nutritional value and freshness, with proprietary stabilization technology to maintain full nutritional value, guaranteed for 18 months.
"Poultry really benefit with Omega-3 supplementation and Omega Ultra Egg™ is the best product on the market for getting up to eight times more Omega-3 into your eggs," said Schrider. "It's easy to use – chickens love it – and the effects are near immediate. Omega Ultra Egg is the best supplement to help your birds WIN Best in Show! It will improve laying rates, flock health, and spent hen value."
Omega Ultra Egg is available at over 3,000 retail stores, nationwide. Visit the Omega Fields' Dealer Locator on their website, www.OmegaFields.com, for a store near you.
About Omega Fields
Omega Fields® provides premium, nutritional products, made from human-grade, non-GMO, stabilized ground flaxseed, rich in fiber and antioxidants, and containing the optimum ratio of the full spectrum of Omega Fatty Acids for equine, canine, poultry and human nutrition.
Omega Fields® and its parent company, ENRECO®, Inc. have been innovators and market leaders for more than 25 years, being the first in the industry to manufacture premium, Omega-3-rich, human food-grade, flax based products for animal and human consumption. ENRECO® was also a pioneer in developing ground flaxseed stabilization technology for long product shelf life and was the first in the flaxseed industry to garner SQF 2000, Level 3 certification – a world standard of safety and quality – for its flaxseed products.
Omega Fields® is recognized as a minority owned business. Its mission is to offer the finest quality, most nutritious products at fair prices, and to provide outstanding customer service. We want our customers to have exceptional experiences with our products, our staff, our websites and our retailers.
For further information, contact Patrick Young, Omega Fields Director of Communications, toll free at 1-800-962-9536 or 920-550-4061, ext. 118, email pat.young@enreco.com, or visit www.OmegaFields.com or www.FLAX.com.
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By Omega Fields
Pirrung Wins with Mega Omega
February 28, 2012 9:23:17 AM CST
Newton, WI, February 28, 2012 -- Roy Pirrung, Ultra Marathon runner
and longtime supporter of Omega Fields' flaxseed supplements, recently won his 69th national title, placing first in the 60-64 age group, in the Tussey mOUTaiNBACK, 50-mile, USA Track & Field Championship race.
and longtime supporter of Omega Fields' flaxseed supplements, recently won his 69th national title, placing first in the 60-64 age group, in the Tussey mOUTaiNBACK, 50-mile, USA Track & Field Championship race.The race was held Oct. 23, 2011 on Tussey Mountain, near State College, Pennsylvania. The course, through central Pennsylvania's scenic Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage season, was very hilly and ended with four miles of "quad busting" downhill to the finish line. In between, from mile 12 to mile 27, the course went uphill continuously.
"I have been using flax-based products for four decades and have been using Mega Omega since its inception," said Pirrung. "As a world class athlete, I am always looking for an edge on the competition and feel the use of Mega Omega provides me with that. The anti-inflammatory properties found in Mega Omega are a must for any athlete — and everyone, actually."
The Omega-3’s, antioxidants, and lignans in Mega Omega promote healthy cellular systems to better recovery after exercise and guard against illness. Learn more about the extraordinary benefits of Omega Fields flaxseed supplements at www.FLAX.com.
Pirrung has been running since 1981 at age 32 and has more than 900 career races including 118 marathons and 168 ultra marathons. His achievements include World Open and Masters Ultra Champion, USA Open and Masters Ultra Champion, World and American Record Holder, and Member of USATF Masters Hall of Fame.
Stated Pirrung, "Each day is an important training day for an athlete, and each day I include Mega Omega in my training regimen."
About Omega Fields
Omega Fields® provides premium, nutritional products, made from human-grade, non-GMO, stabilized ground flaxseed, rich in fiber and antioxidants, and containing the optimum ratio of the full spectrum of Omega Fatty Acids for equine, canine, poultry and human nutrition.
Omega Fields® and its parent company, ENRECO®, Inc. have been innovators and market leaders for more than 25 years, being the first in the industry to manufacture premium, Omega-3-rich, human food-grade, flax based products for animal and human consumption. ENRECO® was also a pioneer in developing ground flaxseed stabilization technology for long product shelf life and was the first in the flaxseed industry to garner SQF 2000, Level 3 certification – a world standard of safety and quality – for its flaxseed products.
Omega Fields® is recognized as a minority owned business. Its mission is to offer the finest quality, most nutritious products at fair prices, and to provide outstanding customer service. We want our customers to have exceptional experiences with our products, our staff, our websites and our retailers.
For further information, contact Patrick Young, Omega Fields Director of Communications, toll free at 1-800-962-9536 or 920-550-4061, ext. 118, email pat.young@enreco.com, or visit www.OmegaFields.com or www.OmegaFieldsHealth.com, or www.FLAX.com.
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By Omega Fields
Nutrition for the Older Horse
February 1, 2012 10:36:59 AM CST
With proper care, today’s horse owner can expect to have their equine companion for 20 to 30 years. Advances in veterinary care, parasite management and nutrition, allow us to sustain horses much longer than what would be observed in the wild. With proper attention to their nutritional needs, even the body weight and the condition of the horse can be maintained in a very good state. So what types of changes in the diet of the older horse should you address? Read More
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Equine Articles
By Dr. Kris Hiney
Omega Fields Quarterly Contests Extended Through 2012
January 31, 2012 6:00:00 PM CST
Newton, WI, February 1, 2012 – Due to the unprecedented success
of Omega Fields' "Win a Free Year's Supply of Omega Fields Products" quarterly contests, the flaxseed supplement company is happy to announce continuation of the promotion through 2012.
of Omega Fields' "Win a Free Year's Supply of Omega Fields Products" quarterly contests, the flaxseed supplement company is happy to announce continuation of the promotion through 2012.Intended to promote their award-winning Omega-3-rich supplements and treats, each quarterly contest is actually comprised of three separate contests for equine, canine, and poultry, with each offering a prize of a year’s worth of product. The contests run concurrently for three months, then start over for another three months to give more opportunities to win. Currently, the fourth quarterly contest is in progress, ending March 31, 2012.
“… these contests [are] a fun way to generate interest about our fantastic company and products,” said Allison Kuhl, VP-Omega Fields. “We just want horse, dog, and poultry owners to see for themselves the positive effects our Omega-3-rich supplements have on their animals’ coats, hooves, plumage, and eggs.”
Entering is easy. Just go to www.omegafields.com/blog/contests to select the contests you wish to enter. Enter one, two, or all three contests during each three-month contest period but you may only enter once per quarter. No purchase is necessary.
Second Chance Facebook Contest
Omega Fields also offers another chance to win for those who aren't already "Fans" of their Facebook page. After entering one of the contests on the Omega Fields website, entrants are directed to the Omega Fields Facebook page to enter the “Second Chance Facebook Contest. Simply “Like” the Page for a chance to win additional Omega Fields supplements and treats for your horses, dogs and poultry. Three more winners are selected at the end of every three-month period.
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By Omega Fields
World Standard SQF Certification Assures Highest Level of Product Safety
January 5, 2012 2:51:21 PM CST
Newton, WI, January 5, 2012 – Omega Fields® is happy to announce that all flaxseed products manufactured within the facilities of its parent company, ENRECO, Inc., have received SQF 2000 Level 3 Certification, a worldwide standard, assuring that only the highest quality ground flaxseed is used in their human, equine, canine, and poultry supplements.
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative
and by retailers and foodservice providers worldwide as the epitome of rigorous, credible food safety management systems, with Level-3 being their most demanding certification program. ENRECO is the only flaxseed manufacturer in North America to attain this level of food safety and quality inspection, assuring their position as the quality leader in the flaxseed ingredient industry.
and by retailers and foodservice providers worldwide as the epitome of rigorous, credible food safety management systems, with Level-3 being their most demanding certification program. ENRECO is the only flaxseed manufacturer in North America to attain this level of food safety and quality inspection, assuring their position as the quality leader in the flaxseed ingredient industry.Sean Moriarty, ENRECO President and CEO stated, "Microbial cleanliness of raw ingredients is always paramount at ENRECO. Since our inception we have been serious about meeting our customers' demands for ingredients of highest cleanliness levels. Their concerns are our concerns."
VP of Omega Fields Allison Kuhl added: "This is very important for Omega Fields. Knowing that all of the flaxseed in our human and animal supplements is certified by the highest standard of cleanliness and quality is of huge importance to our retailers and customers."
SQF Level-3 certification of its flaxseed ingredients is only the most recent achievement of ENRECO's uncompromising commitment to provide products of the highest and safest quality. Whole grain-related issues of cleanliness, safety, and shelf stability have previously been addressed by instituting a triple-cleaning process, a proprietary stabilization treatment, and a third party-validated 5‐log Kill Step so its flaxseed ingredients are guaranteed pathogen-free with very low total microbial values, and are guaranteed shelf stable for a minimum of 12 months under ambient storage conditions.
About Omega Fields
Omega Fields® provides premium, nutritional products, made from human-grade, non-GMO, stabilized ground flaxseed, rich in fiber and antioxidants, and containing the optimum ratio of the full spectrum of Omega Fatty Acids for equine, canine, poultry and human nutrition.
Omega Fields® and its parent company, ENRECO®, Inc. have been innovators and market leaders for more than 25 years, being the first in the industry to manufacture premium, Omega-3-rich, human food-grade, flax based products for animal and human consumption. ENRECO® was also a pioneer in developing ground flaxseed stabilization technology for long product shelf lives.
Omega Fields® is recognized as a minority owned business. Its mission is to offer the finest quality, most nutritious products at fair prices, and to provide outstanding customer service. We want our customers to have exceptional experiences with our products, our staff, our websites and our retailers.
For further information, contact Patrick Young, Omega Fields Director of Communications, toll free at 1-800-962-9536 or 920-550-4061, ext. 118, email pat.young@enreco.com, or visit www.OmegaFields.com or www.OmegaFieldsHealth.com, or www.FLAX.com.
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News - PR
By Omega Fields
Omega Fields Partners with MFTHBA
September 6, 2011 7:00:00 PM CDT
Newton, WI, September 7, 2011 – Omega Fields® not only makes the best Omega-3-rich, stabilized flaxseed supplements for horses, but also tries to be a contributing member of the equine community by getting involved with their organizations. Our involvement includes donating product to shows through our YOU SHINE! Donations Program, sponsoring special events such as the recent No Laminitis! Conference, and partnering with select organizations such as MFTHBA, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association.
MFTHBA (www.mfthba.com) is a world-wide group of Fox Trotter horse owners and enthusiasts whose mission is to promote the improvement, use, exhibition and enjoyment of the breed. Organized in 1948, it is an active organization with ten geographic regions and over 83,000 horses listed in the Official Record.
Omega Fields’ association with MFTHBA began in 2009, giving discounts to their members for our healthy equine supplements and treats and also sharing articles written by our Equine Nutrition Advisor, Dr. Kris Hiney, for their newsletter.
Dr. Hiney’s extensive personal knowledge and experience in equine physiology and nutrition helps Omega Fields expand its connection and solidify its trust with customers through the sharing of advanced nutritional information relevant to current equine health issues. She also provides technical expertise to Omega Fields' Animal Nutrition Team to help ensure the very best results from new products.
“We truly value our relationship with Dr. Hiney,” stated Allison Kuhl, VP—Omega Fields. “She is an expert inhorse physiology and nutrition for all age and work groups. We work with Kris to get advice about horse physiology and nutrition to our customers, and we are happy to share that knowledge with MFTHBA members.”
MFTHBA members receive a 5% discount on online purchases of, not only Omega Fields’ horse-related items, but also its many other products for human, canine, and poultry health.
This symbiotic relationship advances the mission of MFTHBA while helping Omega Fields spread the message about the many benefits of Omega-3 from flaxseed. MFTHBA horses who regularly consume Omega Horseshine®, Omega Nibblers®, and our other Omega-3-rich stabilized flaxseed supplements truly shine – both their coats and their performance.
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By Omega Fields
Minimizing the Stress of Weaning
September 6, 2011 1:06:03 PM CDT
The fall season is here and with it often comes the time for weaning of our foals. Many successful weaning strategies exist but it is important for the manager to choose the optimal one for their facilities and management style. These decisions are important and can affect the growth, well being and even the future behavior of your foal. Read More