Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction to the horse’s immune system The immune system plays a crucial role in safeguarding the body against invading pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and foreign proteins. It is not a single organ, but rather a complex interaction of various components including organs, cells, and biochemical substances. Key elements of
Reading Time: 2 minutes Wet and cold weather can often lead to joint issues, particularly in older horses and those that have been involved in sports activities. Even mild episodes of arthrosis can result in these horses requiring more time to adjust and walk smoothly. Alongside providing plenty of gentle exercise—preferably in an open
Reading Time: 6 minutes The first horses are already starting to shed their winter coats in preparation for spring. During this period, it is especially important to support the horse’s detoxification organs, namely the liver and kidneys. A 6-week course of detox herbs aids the horse in better managing its overloaded protein metabolism and,
Reading Time: 6 minutes In recent years, we have observed a growing trend of using warm rugs to protect horses during the winter. The fact of housing more horses in open yards or providing winter turnouts during the day, rather than confining them to stables for 23 hours, has undoubtedly played a role in
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the fairytale-like winter, an abundance of snow is followed by a cold snap, and the snow ensures a firm grip on the frozen ground. Unfortunately, winters like this are a rare occurrence. When the winter weather shifts from constant rain, it often leads to an initial freeze, followed by
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