Herbal supplements/plant extracts

Plant extracts (phytogenics) are a group of natural growth promoters (NGPs) derived from herbs, spices or other plants. Essential oils represent a concentrated form of phytogenics, containing mainly the active ingredients of the plants. Plant extracts or herbal supplements could be beneficial for horses. In a clinical trial involving 74 trotting horses, LitoVet, a rose hip powder manufactured specifically for animals by HybenVital in Denmark, had an anti-inflammatory effect and improved perfor