Reading Time: 3 minutes Even though laminitis used to occur mainly in the spring, more and more horses are now being observed to have bouts of laminitis in the autumn. Laminitis also does not always occur as the “textbook type”, i.e. with a sawhorse-like posture and front legs stretched forwards. Much more common are
Reading Time: 2 minutes For a long time, the trace element zinc was always a focal point when dealing with issues related to the coat, skin, or hooves. However, new studies indicate that problems in this area are often associated not only with zinc deficiency but also with sulphur deficiency. This mineral has received
Reading Time: 6 minutes What is FFWS (Free Faecal Water Syndrome)? When the grazing season comes to an end, the faecal water season begins again for many horses. While horses with diarrhoea produce piles similar to cow pats, those with FFWS exhibit a shape more akin to normal horse droppings. During or after defecation,
Reading Time: 4 minutes Just a few years ago, veterinary literature stated: “Diabetes is unknown in horses!” – until the emergence of the first cases of equine diabetes. However, it’s crucial to distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as “juvenile diabetes,” is characterized by the destruction of
Reading Time: 3 minutes Kryptopyrrolurie (KPU) is unfortunately a very widespread detoxification disorder in horses. The cause lies in an imbalanced gut flora. These beneficial microorganisms not only digest the cellulose from hay and pasture grass but also produce a variety of essential nutrients for the horse. These include essential amino acids and activated
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