Reading Time: 3 minutes That sainfoin is repeatedly criticised as a horse feed is nothing new. What is new, is that it is said to have a negative impact on the health of the thyroid gland due to increased iodine requirements. The often-cited thiocyanates are indeed able to contribute to increased iodine excretion. However,
Reading Time: 7 minutes And what can be done about it What is a chronic cough and how does it develop? Chronic respiratory diseases are unfortunately on the increase. There are many reasons for this, which is why different treatment approaches are often necessary for what appears to be the same symptom. From the
Reading Time: 5 minutes Yes, that’s possible. Mud fever and its typical crusts in the creases of the fetlocks, or even higher up on the carpal or hock joints (mallenders/sallenders) is commonly associated with winter, muddy conditions, and wet feet. Less-than-ideal living conditions, where horses are consistently standing in mud, particularly when mixed with
Reading Time: 4 minutes All out of fear of the fireworks While many people eagerly anticipate the New Year’s Eve fireworks, horse owners often find themselves concerned about the well-being of their four-legged companions on this day. Veterinarians and equine clinics, in turn, find themselves working overtime to address the needs of these animals.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Not only for us humans, but also for the horses, the damp cold literally “creeps into the bones”. When the cold and wet weather arrives, it becomes more evident that horses encounter issues with their musculoskeletal system. They tend to emerge from their stables stiff, particularly in the mornings, exhibit
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