Photo: Jennifer Whittle/The HorseWhen choosing equine supplements, finding one that is supported by research is important. Experts stress that products supported by peer-reviewed research and with correct bioavailability can truly complement a horses care plan. In this Ask TheHorse Live Excerpt, Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Louissianna State University, in Baton Rouge, explains the qualities of an effective equine supplement.This podcast is an excerpt of ourAsk TheHorse Live Q&A, Choosing the Right Supplement for Your Horse. Listen to the full recording here.About the Expert: Frank M. Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (LAIM)Frank M. Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (LAIM), is a graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, where he received a DVM and MS. After a year in private veterinary practice, he completed an equine medicine and surgery residency at The Ohio State University, in Columbus. After 20 years on the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, in Knoxville, he is currently LVMA Equine Committee professor and director of Equine Health and Sports Performance at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU Vet Med), in Baton Rouge. Andrews has clinical and research interests in gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal disease, and he's completed research on the efficacy of pharmacologic agents in the treatment of gastric ulcers in horses. Andrews is actively involved in clinical equine practice and clinical research.