Category: Healthcare

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Oil Feeding – What Are the Facts?

Time and again, horse owners can be seen in winter “enhancing” their concentrate feed rations with generous amounts of oil. It is believed to provide more energy and promote a shiny, healthy coat. But what actually happens to the oil inside the horse? The Digestion of Oil and Fat All

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Diabetes in horses – what lies behind it?

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

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Latest Developments on the Topic of KPU

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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