The change of coat leads to an increased consumption of zinc and sulphur. These are thus diverted from other metabolic functions, which can lead to increased susceptibility to infections, for example. It is therefore advisable to provide horses with specific support by administering zinc chelate and organic sulphur (MSM). Horses
Owners of horses with Free Faecal Water Syndrome (FFWS) often find that their horse sheds the FFWS problem at the start of the grazing season, prompting them to graze their horses as quickly as possible. While there is limited research on FFWS, extensive experience sheds light on its most common
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
Just because you grazed on carefully, after the winter, you are not safeguarded against digestive disorders. Especially in warm, rainy weather, the grass sprouts faster than you can look, and the horses eagerly graze on it. Studies have shown that horses can increase the amount they eat four times (!)
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
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