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The effect of magnesium on the nervous system of horses
Many horse owners give their horse magnesium. But why would you do that? Isn't there enough magnesium in regular feed? And what function...

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Nine tips to keep older horses in shape during the winter
For older horses, winter is always a difficult time. They lose weight quickly and are sometimes a bit stiff. As an owner, you don't want...

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How many vitamins and minerals does my horse need?
Every horse needs vitamins and minerals for all its daily life functions. But how many exactly? And which vitamins and minerals are...

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The Difference Between Organic and Inorganic Mineral Supplements for Horses
When it comes to minerals for horses, you often hear the terms 'organic compound' and 'inorganic compound'. That sounds a bit...

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Does horse hay contain enough minerals and vitamins?
Hay is the basic ration for horses. Hay is dried grass and what it contains is determined by the type of soil, fertilisation and growing...

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What happens in the horse's body when there are deficiencies?
If your horse is fed a ration that does not meet all its needs, various problems can arise. Sometimes you can see this quite quickly, but...

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The role of trace elements in the equine body
A horse needs daily vitamins, minerals as well as trace elements in its ration. Trace elements are also known as microminerals; they are...

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Why does a horse's immunity decrease during shedding?
When animals shed or are molting, it significantly affects their immune system. This also applies to horses. Good nutrition is especially...

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Healthy joints in growing horses
If you have young horses, you want them to grow up healthy. So that they are strong enough as adults to do fun things with you and have a...

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Copper and zinc deficiencies in pasture and roughage
Today, it is often heard that some soils have insufficient levels of copper and zinc. This could have implications for the nutritional...

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Additional minerals healthy for many horses
Minerals are of great importance for all horses. And when a horse sweats a lot, exercises, grows, or has a foal at its side, additional...

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Uhm... my horse suddenly doesn't use the mineral buffet anymore ?!
You must have been very enthusiastic about setting up a mineral buffet for your horse. You found the right method for hanging or placing...

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Four tips to prevent a dip in immunity in your horse
In the cold, wet, and dark days of winter, many horses experience a dip in their immune system. The shedding of their winter coat, when...

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A mineral buffet: can horses still choose for the good themselves?
Regularly we are asked whether horses can really choose in a mineral buffet or if they will always choose the tastiest option. Because is...

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No hoof, no horse! What to do in cases of hoof cancer, thrush, and crumbling hooves?
The expression 'No foot, no horse' is old. And a cliché. But yes, healthy and strong hooves are indeed vital for your horse. We list the...

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Seven tips to keep your black horse black this summer
Many black and black-brown horses become significantly lighter in the summer, sometimes even turning truly brown. This is a natural...

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Extra minerals for your horse: When is that necessary?
Minerals are essential building blocks for bones, muscle tissue, organs, and the nervous system. Therefore, your horse needs to be able...

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# Why roughage alone is not enough for horses
If you ask non-horse people: 'what does a horse eat?' then the chances are high that they will answer 'grass'. But that certainly does...

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What electrolytes are most natural for your horse?
It's hot and that means horses lose a lot of salts and minerals through their sweat. To replenish these electrolytes, you can use...

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Keep broodmare resistance high for childbirth!
Did you know that foals are born with virtually no immune system? Only a small part of the necessary antibodies is already present before...

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