In all species stress is inevitable, and horses are no exception. Whether the horse is stressed from transport, competition, a change in their daily routine or a shift in the weather, the ultimate result is an increase in the stress hormone cortisol and a cascade of effects on health. Two of the most common impacts […]
Poisonous Plants to Horses
Poisonous plants can be a big threat to horses, especially those who spend time in large pastures or get loose and find themselves in your landscaping! Below are some of the most common poisonous plants for horses. The toxicity of each of these plants is dependent upon the amount consumed, the part of the plant […]
Nutrition for Bone and Joint Health
Adequate nutrition is essential for everything from keeping a horse’s coat shiny to maintaining healthy bones and joints. Although it may often be overlooked, there are several key nutrients that yield good bone and joint health in horses. These include: Calcium – Likely the most logical nutrient for bone health, calcium is a mineral that […]
VFA Importance in Horses and How Amaferm Can Help
Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are a group of fatty acids produced by the cellulose digesting microbes in a horse’s hind gut. Interestingly, the microbes that produce VFAs cannot use them; they are simply a by-product of the fermentation process employed by the microbes to degrade cellulose found in forages. Instead, the horse absorbs them through […]
