Category: Keeping & care

Sommerweide

Sugar in pasture grass

We are all acquainted with the issue of excessive sugar intake during grazing. Another compound of concern is fructan, a short-term storage sugar that plants produce to stockpile surplus sugar when they produce more than they need. Sugar serves as the catalyst for plant growth and constitutes the primary energy

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Löwenzahn auf der Frühlingswiese im Sonnenschein

Herbal Advice: Dandelion

Herbal profile English meaning Dandelion, also known as cow flower, dog flower, sheep flower, milkweed, etc. Latin name Taraxacum officinale from the Composite family (Asteraceae); goes back to the Arabic “Tarakshaqum” – meaning bitter herb Traditional uses The leaves of the dandelion are traditionally used for their diuretic effect in

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Wiese mit Zeigerpflanzen für Pferdeweide

Indicator plants – Decoding the secrets of our pasture’s vegetation

When strolling through horse pastures with a keen eye, one often comes across familiar plant species. Some of these plants provide valuable information about the soil conditions, offering insights into the pasture’s needs. These plants, known as indicator plants, exhibit specific ecological tolerance or preferences. Beyond soil conditions, they can

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