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Insulin resistance
Salmon oil
Salmon oil for Insulin Resistance (IR)
In previous blogs, we have indicated what insulin resistance is and that this is often the cause of rubbing in horses and ponies. For horses and ponies with Insulin Resistance, the most important thing is to adjust the ration to a limited intake of sugars. But did you know that salmon oil can also have a positive effect on insulin resistance?. Salmon oil lowers the glucose level in the blood American researchers have discovered that horses fed salmon oil not only have a lower heart rate during exercise, but that the cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood were also lower than in horses that did not receive salmon oil. Because salmon oil has a positive effect on the glucose level, salmon oil is very suitable for horses with Insulin Resistance. Salmon oil reduces inflammation A horse with Insulin Resistance often rubs the mane as a...
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Pasture
9 Tips against flies in the pasture
Spring has started with radiant, dry weather. Unfortunately, flies also love this weather, as they are now present in large numbers. That's why in this blog tips to reduce flies in the pasture so that your horse can graze in peace and enjoy the weather.. Clean the pasture regularly By cleaning the pasture daily (preferably multiple times a day) you attract fewer flies to the land. Flies like to gather in large numbers on a pile of manure and linger around it. The more manure you leave on the land, the more flies you attract. Keep the pasture clean by cleaning it out regularly. And another benefit: you get a workout! Don't place manure heap directly next to your pasture Of course, it's ideal if you don't have to walk far with the wheelbarrow when...
Weight
How to prevent overweight in horses?
Your horse is probably already enjoying the grass. Unfortunately, the pounds are already piling on rapidly. How can you ensure that your horse stays at a healthy weight in the summer while still being able to enjoy the fresh grass?. In this blog, we want to provide you with tips on how to keep your horse at a healthy weight during the summer months. Weight gain in summer is a natural phenomenon Wild horses lose weight (drastically) in winter due to food scarcity and fewer nutrients in the grass. During that time, horses use their fat reserves to get through the winter. These fat reserves are built up by horses in the summer when the grass is abundant and rich in nutrients. Wild horses are often very fat after the summer per...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Magnesium
Stress
Choice overload due to stress supplements in horses?
Almost every horse is startled by an unexpected situation or a strange object at some point. This is not necessarily a bad thing, because a horse is a flight animal. Being startled occasionally is just part of a horse's nature. But if your horse startles often, jumps away at every little thing, or develops chronic stress, then you probably want to do something about it. However, there are plenty of supplements and remedies available to help with stress. How do you make a good choice? And where do you start?. To be able to help a stressed horse effectively, you first need to determine what kind of stress your horse is experiencing. Acute stress occurs when a horse startles briefly, jumps away, has an increased heart rate and breathing, and may need to defecate more. After the 'scary situation' is over, the horse goes back to its normal stress-free behavior. However, if a horse frequently experiences acute stress, or if its living conditions are not ideal, the animal can develop chronic stress. This h...
Cannabinoids
Clove
Black cumin
How the endocannabinoid system of horses works
How the endocannabinoid system (ECS system) of horses works Scientists discovered in the early 1990s that humans and animals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS system). This system is the 'signaler' in the body. It checks at the cellular level if there is a problem. Then the system sends a signal to the brain, so that the brain can send the right substances to the respective cell. In this way, the endocannabinoid system regulates certain processes in the body, such as pain, inflammation, and th...