GOOD NUTRITION IS GOOD MEDICINE

Founded in Veterinary Practice in 1996

Advanced nutrition starts at the cellular level by influencing the biological health of the entire horse. Using nutrition in both a preventive capacity as well as part of a treatment plan has been shown to promote health, performance and longevity in patients. Veterinarians are integrating advanced nutrition to not only maintain horse health but to support athletes and complement clinical treatments in sick or injured horses.

“Nutrition can be powerful, no matter what kind of case you are dealing with; it’s a standard of care. Proper nutrition is an important part of practicing good medicine.”
— Doug Herthel, DVM, Founder, Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center and Platinum Performance®

Over 20 Years of Research

Our Formulas are Studied in Universities and Veterinary Practices Around the World

Research has always been an integral part of the culture at Platinum Performance. The effects of our formulas on equine health are studied in colleges of veterinary medicine in addition to the Platinum Performance Clinical Nutrition Laboratory where our scientists study cutting-edge ingredients and innovative theories on equine nutrition.

2018

Equine Gut Microbiome Project – To better understand how the types and amounts of microbes play a role in various equine health conditions, and if a horse with a more diverse gut microbiome can better tolerate illness, stresses, etc. Tara Hembrooke, PhD Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2017, 2018

Effects of Platinum Formulas on 16-22-Year-Old Mares With Unhealthy Oocytes, 2018

2017

Effects of Probiotic Supplement on Equine Metabalome Following Exposure to Antimicrobials. Diana Hassel, DVM , Colorado State University, 2017.

Effects of Platinum Renew Recovery Paste on Post-Exercise Blood Lactate Levels: Field Trial. Philippe Benoit, DVM, DACVSMR, 2017.

2016

Effects of Platinum Performance Equine Wellness, Platinum Motility Plus and Platinum Potency in 28 to 26 year old Mares with Unhealthy Oocytes. Elaine Carnevale, PhD, DVM, Jennifer Hatzel, DVM, MS, DACT State University’s Equine Reproduction Lab, 2016.

Effects of Platinum Performance® Equine and Healthy Weight oil on Equine Blood Fatty Acids and Micronutrients. Tara Hembrooke, PhD and Tyler Newton, DVM, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2016.

Benefits of Platinum Performance® Equine and Healthy Weight oil on Equine Skin Allergic Reactions and Coat Appearance. Tara Hembrooke, PhD and Tyler Newton, DVM, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2016.

Magnesium Citrate being studied for possible effects on headshaking. Shara A. Sheldon, PhD, MS; Monica Aleman, MVZ Cert., PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Neurology); John E. Madigan, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACAW; Kalie M. Weich; Quinn Howey; University of California, Davis, 2016.

2014

Blood Micronutrient and Cell Membrane Fatty Acid Changes in Horses Supplemented with Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Platinum Performance® Complete Joint. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2014.

Effects of Platinum Liver Support on Adult Horses with Liver Disease: Field Trial. Meri Stratton Phelps, DVM, MPVM, DAC VIM (LAIM), DAC VN, in Veterinary Clinics Across the US, 2014.

2012

Effects of a Resveratrol Analogue, Antioxidants, and Curcumin Supplement on Inflammatory Markers in Horses. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, MS; Troy Herthel, DVM; Beth Schembri, BS, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2012.

Effects of Platinum Refresh® on Restoration of Sweating in Anhidrotic Horses: Field trial. Meri Stratton Phelps, DVM, MPVM, DAC VIM (LAIM), DAC VN, 2012.

2010

Effects of Fatty Acid Supplementation on Insulin Sensitivity in Old Mares: A Preliminary Study. Silvia Otabachian, MS, Elaine Carnevale, PhD, DVM, Tanja Hess, DVM, PhD, and Tara Hembrooke, PhD, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Science, 2010.

Improvements in Gastric Ulcer Lesions Following Supplementation with a Commercial Gastric Support Formula. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, and Alexander Daniel, DVM, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2010.

Changes in Bone Marrow Fatty Acid Profile Following Supplementation with Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, and Ali Daniel, DVM, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2010.

2009

Di-Tri-Octahedral Smectite for use in Post-Operative Diarrhea in Equids with Surgical Disease of the Large Intestine: Results of a randomized clinical trial. Diana Hassel, DVM, PhD, Phoebe Smith, DVM, Jorge Nieto, DVM, Pablo Beldomenico, and Sharon J. Spier, DVM, PhD, University of California, Davis, 2009.

Effects of Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation on Skin Allergic Responses in Horses. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, and Meri Stratton Phelps, DVM, MPVM, DAC VIM (LAIM), DAC VN, 2014, University of California, Davis, 2009.

Effects of Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation on Feed Efficiency and Nutrient Digestibilities in Horses. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, and Meri Stratton Phelps, DVM, MPVM, DAC VIM (LAIM), DAC VN, 2014, University of California, Davis, 2009.

2008

Changes in Glucose and Insulin Following Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation in Horses with Poor Glucose Control: A pilot study. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, and Ali Daniel, DVM, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2008.

Maintenance of Blood Glucose Following Supplementation with Ortho-Chon® II. Tara Hembrooke, PhD, and Meri Stratton Phelps, DVM, MPVM, DAC VIM (LAIM), DAC VN, 2014, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2008.

Adsorptive Effects of Di-Tri-Octahedral Smectite on Clostridium Perfringens Alpha, Beta, and Beta-2 Exotoxins and Equine Colostral Antibodies. Jacquelin Lawler, DVM, MS, Diana Hassel, DVM, PhD, Roberta Magnuson, BS, Ashley Hill, DVM, MPVM, PhD, Patrick McCue, DVM, PhD, and Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Colorado State University, 2008.

Improvements in Pregnancy Transfer Rates Following Supplementation with Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula. Judy Merriott, DVM, and Elaine Carnevale, PhD, DVM, Colorado State University’s Equine Reproduction Lab, 2008.

2006

Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Supplementation on Learning Ability in Dogs. Sina Wallace, PhD, Tara Hembrooke, PhD, and Carl Keen, PhD, University of California, Davis, 2006.

Effects of Different Feeds and Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: An observational study. Sina Wallace, PhD, Tara Hembrooke, PhD, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2006.

Improvements in Oxidative Stress Markers Following Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation in Horses. Sina Wallace, PhD, Tara Hembrooke, PhD, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2006.

Effects of Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation on Oxidative Stress in Horses. Sina Wallace, PhD, Tara Hembrooke, PhD, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2006.

Effects of Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation on Inflammation in Horses. Sina Wallace, PhD, Tara Hembrooke, PhD, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2006.

Race Times in Zeolite Supplemented Thoroughbreds. Sina Wallace, PhD, and Carl Keen, PhD, University of California, Davis, 2006.

Effects of Platinum Performance® Equine Wellness and Performance Formula Supplementation on Blood Glucose and Insulin. Sina Wallace, PhD, Tara Hembrooke, PhD, Alamo Pintado Center for Biological Medicine, 2006.

2003

Evaluation of in vitro Properties of Di-Tri-Octahedral Smectite on Clostridial Toxins and Growth. JS Weese, DVM, DVSc; NM Cote, DMV, DVSc; and RVG deGannes, DVM, University of Guelph, 2003.

Effects of 4 Week Supplementation of Platinum Performance® Equine on Hemodynamic and Cardiac Parameters on SHR. Steve Lewis, PhD, University of Georgia, 2003.

2000

DTO Smectite and Digestive Health. Kelley Neelley, DVM, and Doug Herthel, DVM, Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, 2000.

1997

Clinical Use of Fatty Acid Supplementation in Horses with Laminitis. Kelley Neelley, DVM, and Doug Herthel, DVM, Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, 1997.

Why Choose Platinum Performance® In Practice?

Redefining Wellness

A whole-horse approach to wellness starts with a strong foundation.

Advancing Sport

Help sport horses reach their full genetic potential and stay at a level of exceptional health and peak performance.

Supporting Outcomes

Advanced nutrition is a powerful clinical tool to support healing and recovery.

What Your Colleagues Are Saying

Dr. Tim Ober

Team USA Show Jumping Veterinarian
“Platinum helps buffer the effects of stresses on performance horses. That’s how we use it in our practice on a very regular basis.”

Dr. Reese Hand

Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery
“Using Platinum Performance Wellness, I’ve had it change a horse when nothing else would.”

Dr. Kelsey Sapp

Equine Medical Associates
“Platinum has a ton of research. I feel really comfortable with their products and I know they work.”
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