Birch for horses

If there are birch trees in the environment of horses, you often see that horses like to eat the fresh green leaves. Birches are fast-growing trees that can grow up to 30 meters high. Typical for the birch is the smooth, white/greyish bark.

The young, light green leaves of the birch are mainly used, but sometimes also the bark. Birch water is sometimes used, this is the juice that is tapped in spring.

Scientific name:

Betula Pendula & Betula Pubescens

Type:

Tree

Effects of birch on horses:

• Urinary
• Uric acid-draining
• Blood purifying

Birch leaves for horses

Horses often choose to eat fresh birch leaves themselves. These leaves are rich in flavonoids, essential oil, tannins, and phenolic acids. Birch leaves are also rich in potassium and vitamin C.

Birch is used as a diuretic, but does not put extra strain on the kidneys. It is therefore a very suitable ingredient to cleanse the kidneys. Birch leaves can also be used to eliminate uric acid. Uric acid can crystallize and can cause joint problems. In osteoarthritis/gout, birch leaf can have a positive effect.

During a detox, birch can also be used effectively due to its blood purifying properties, it has a mild detoxifying effect.