Category: Diseases, causes, therapeutic approaches

Englisches Vollblut im Galopp auf der Koppel

Don’t take stomach problems lightly

Symptoms of stomach problems Does your horse show fussiness when presented with new or unfamiliar-tasting food? Does it react sensitively to any change in feeding? Does it show girthiness or is it “ticklish” on the belly? Does it alternate between concentrated feed and hay when eating? Does it lick at

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Pferde mit Mauke in der Fesselbeuge

Factsheet: Mud fever, Sallenders & Mallenders

And what you can do about it. How do mud fever and Sallenders & Mallenders develop? Mud fever is an inflammatory skin condition in the fetlock area. It can be oozing or dry and crusty, ranging from small, coin-sized patches to extensive areas affecting the entire cannon bone. If these

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Atemluft Pferd

Factsheet: Chronic cough, hay dust allergy, heaves

And what can be done about it What is a chronic cough and how does it develop? Chronic respiratory diseases are unfortunately on the increase. There are many reasons for this, which is why different treatment approaches are often necessary for what appears to be the same symptom. From the

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