The horse’s immune system operates tirelessly day and night to maintain the organism’s fitness and health. Its varied functions encompass defending against invading bacteria, fungi, or viruses—whether through the respiratory tract, intestines, or skin—to marking foreign or toxic substances and facilitating the regeneration of damaged or inflamed tissue. This underscores
What is FFWS (Free Faecal Water Syndrome)? When the grazing season comes to an end, the faecal water season begins again for many horses. While horses with diarrhoea produce piles similar to cow pats, those with FFWS exhibit a shape more akin to normal horse droppings. During or after defecation,
Time and again, horse owners can be seen in winter “enhancing” their concentrate feed rations with generous amounts of oil. It is believed to provide more energy and promote a shiny, healthy coat. But what actually happens to the oil inside the horse? The Digestion of Oil and Fat All
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