Just like in humans, there are numerous muscle diseases in horses, the causes and variety of which are still partly unknown and not as well researched in our four-legged companions as in us. But what is the current state of scientific knowledge? In general, there are inherited muscle diseases, where
Free Faecal Water Syndrome (FFWS) is not just an annoying cosmetic problem because a sticky black tail simply looks unattractive. There is a tangible health problem underneath that should not be taken lightly. Unfortunately, there is no single cause for FFWS, just as there is no magic cure for it.
If you have a horse that is overweight or at a possible risk of laminitis, you need to take a closer look at what your four-legged friend eats during the day. Healthy horses should also be monitored, taking a closer look at the hay as it is the ultimate source
Health begins in the gut. This is the same for horses. There are now countless studies that have compared what changes in the horse’s large intestine microbiome (‘gut flora’) when external circumstances change, such as feeding or medication, or in the case of illnesses such as colic or laminitis More
Introduction A simple, inexpensive and non-invasive method for assessing the mineral supply for horses over a longer period of time would be highly desirable. One possibility could be to measure the minerals in the hair instead of having a costly blood sample taken by a vet. Especially as the blood
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