Category: Winter

Heuanalyse für Pferde

Fibre digestibility of roughage for horses

Reading Time: 4 minutes    Not all hay is the same Two batches of hay, one rather yellowish and doesn’t smell quite right, the other beautifully green, smelling great of hay and by human standards the ideal produce – but the horses don’t look at it and tend to prefer the – in our eyes

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Heulagerung in einer modernen Scheune

The basics of storing hay

Reading Time: 6 minutes    Storing hay, roughage and bedding is not something to worry about for most horse owners, because the stable operator takes care of it. Only when storage damage occurs, i.e. mouldy hay due to improper storage, is there an issue. Spoiled hay can lead to considerable and long-term health problems –

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Heu staubt

When they hay is dusty

Reading Time: 4 minutes    ‘Dusty or mouldy hay is bit of a divisive topic among equestrians. When horse owners and stable operators come across hay that doesn’t meet their expectations in terms of appearance, smell, and texture, their reactions can vary greatly. Some immediately discard the hay because it’s dusty or lacks the fresh,

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Pferde im Winter

Every winter – when digestion becomes a struggle…

Reading Time: 11 minutes    In summer, as long as the horses are out in the pastures, most of them are doing comparatively well with their digestion. The moment the pastures are closed for winter, the problems start again for many horses: faecal water, bloating, diarrhoea or regular mild colic are as much a part

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Immunsystem der Pferde

How digestion influences the immune system

Reading Time: 3 minutes    The immune system is a complex network composed of various components, each with its specific role. Among these, the intestine stands out as a pivotal player in immune function. Its extensive surface area exposes it to potential pathogens entering the body through food. In horses, about 80% of immune cells

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