Reading Time: 2 minutes Old wine in new bottles… Recently, the name PSSM2 (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy 2) was changed to MIM (Muscle Integrity Myopathy) in German-speaking regions – a move made by the company that offers the associated genetic tests. The genetic test is highly controversial from a scientific perspective. Studies conducted in 2020/21
Reading Time: 10 minutes An absolute favourite in the equine advisory service is and remains the topic of Free Faecal Water Syndrome (FFWS). It feels like 9 out of 10 horses we are asked about are more or less severely affected by FFWS. Many of the owners were between resigned and desperate because they
Reading Time: 7 minutes The grass is sprouting, and the horses are already stretching their necks under the fence to reach the green stalks. Every walk turns into pulling on the lead rope and raising the owners stress levels. The grazing season is upon us What should you look out for? Take your time
Reading Time: 3 minutes As soon as the days get warmer, the horses get “spring fever” and you can see horses shedding their winter coats everywhere. It often kicks off as early as February, and by mid-March at the latest, everyone is in the game. Very young and very old horses always take much
Reading Time: 2 minutes What is chromotherapy? Chromotherapy isn’t a recent innovation. Even in ancient times, people explored the therapeutic potential of different colours by applying various hues to patients or using coloured fabrics to wrap them, observing the effects closely. Over time, chromotherapy has gained a strong foothold in the realm of human
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