March 2002

Contraband In The Barn

Glucosamine, MSM, herbals and other supplements are “illegal” for horses, although we openly purchase and feed them—at least for now.

Yucca, MSM and glucosamine may all dis- appear from the feed room.

While humans have the right to freely enjoy the benefits of herbals and neutraceuticals, the same isn’t true for horses. As a matter of fact, according to law, these supplements are illegal for horses and other animals.

Joint nutraceuticals, MSM, herbals and the like could all be gone. Make no mistake: This could happen. Once sales are banned within a state, this means not only in stores but by mail order as well.

If you’ve read Horse Journal, the fact these products are in jeopardy isn’t news. What is news is that things are heating up. The states are being pressured to do something about the sales of these illegal…