Reading Time: 6 minutes The fact that the sugar content in roughage is a critical factor in horse feeding is becoming more and more widely known among horse owners and stable owners. But how do I know how much sugar is in my hay? Or in the grass on my pasture? Especially when transitioning
Reading Time: 2 minutes In many stables, coughs are a common occurrence in springtime. As a horse owner, you don’t need to panic right away if your horse develops a cough due to a cold. However, this infection should not be taken lightly and certainly should not be allowed to drag on. What should
Reading Time: 4 minutes Springtime marks the peak season for strongylid infestations. This is why deworming is traditionally conducted during this period. But what exactly does this entail? Strongylids Strongylids are a type of worm that reside in the intestines of horses. They come in two main varieties: large (up to 2.5 cm long
Reading Time: < 1 minute In addition to optimizing feeding and housing, therapeutic support can also be provided for FFWS. For example, a combination of calming herbs, bitter herbs, and lapacho bark can be used for horses suffering from FFWS due to stress. GasterCare forte, in combination with liquorice extract (do not administer liquorice extract
Reading Time: < 1 minute Why are pectins such a problem in horse feed Fresh grass seen at spring-time contain a high amount of pectins. As horses consume the spring grass, the pectin-decomposing microorganisms start to multiply, therefore lowering the pH value in the large intestine and creating a more acidic environment. The microorganisms residing
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