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The most important minerals for horses

06/03/2013 by Marie 3 Comments

Minerals, sometimes also called dietary minerals or mineral nutrients, are essential for the entire organism: They are an element of bones and teeth, regulate enzyme systems and are responsible for the coordination of nerves and muscles. Moreover they influence the pressure on the cytoplasm. Minerals are categorizes into nutrients and trace elements. Due to their important … [Read more...]

Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis (Tying UP) in horses – the horse immediately needs to stop moving

04/03/2013 by Marie 1 Comment

This is the nightmare of every rider: The horse suddenly walks in a stiff way, has muscle tremors and attacks of sweating. In very dangerous cases it even refuses any further kind of movement. Then the rider immediately needs to understand that the horse possibly can be affected of an Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis (also known as Tying Up or ER). If the muscles of the horse … [Read more...]

Sweet itches – an allergic reaction to insect stings

04/02/2013 by Marie 1 Comment

A sweet itch (also called Summer Itch or Queensland Itch) is an allergic reaction of the horses´ organism to the saliva of an insect. Every horse can exhibit the symptoms of a sweet itch but this disease can also be inherited.  … [Read more...]

Parasite infestation in horses

03/15/2013 by Marie Leave a Comment

Pastures are full of parasites and maggots so that horses easily eat them with the normal grass. Parasites can cause a worm infestation, allergies and a weak immune system. Therefore it is crucial to know more about these small animals. Most frequently horses are attacked by small and big palisade worms (strongyles), roundworms, giant roundworms, pinworms, treadworms and … [Read more...]

Deworming of horses – information and tips

03/10/2013 by Marie 1 Comment

After a long winter every horse hungers for the first days on the pasture in the sun. But these pastures are the home of many larvae and parasites that can easily enter and infect the horses’ organism with worms. Only regular deworming, hygiene and special rules in the stable help to avoid a worm infestation. … [Read more...]

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