The horse's immune system is very complex. It is composed of antibodies, white blood cells and many other substances that help fight infections, allergens and other external threats. Immunodeficiency diseases in horses are common disorders that occur in many different forms.
Winter is approaching, and the first effects on the horse's immune system are felt. Like us, animals are sensitive to temperature changes, and winter brings with it viruses and bacteria that damage its immune defenses. As it is better to prevent than cure, we will...
It tends to make us cry or scratch our throat... but pollen is much more than an allergen warning the arrival of spring. It is also and above all a concentrate of nutrients particularly valuable for our health as well as that of horses. Ideal to boost defenses...
Your horse needs lymphatic drainage to help evacuate waste and toxins from his body. In this article, we will therefore be interested in draining plants for horses that you can also use to maintain good blood circulation. What is drainage for horses?...
Often associated with lameness or simple pains, the congestion of the tendons of the horse is a condition that should not be taken lightly. It must even make you immediately suspend any work session. Having multiple origins, this swelling of the limbs (posterior and/or anterior)...
The recurrent summer dermatitis of equidae or DERE is a fairly common skin condition in horses. This allergy to flystick bites causes very strong itching that can disturb the animal and harm its well-being (by causing lesions and permanent discomfort that can sometimes cause damage to the animal's body and...
1) What is emphysema? Emphysema is an inflammation of the respiratory tract in horses, it is the equivalence of asthma in humans. This inflammation is often called « obstructive respiratory disease » or « grows » Because the horse encounters difficulties in exhaling air from his lungs and...
Understanding the heats in mares In mares owners, the arrival of spring often leads to the return of heat. Heat periods echo the ovarian activity of the mare. This article will allow you, in the form of questions/answers, to understand and react to this...
Sarcoid in Horses: Definition and Causes Horsemen often speak of warts to designate a depilated, greyish, flat or relief area and sometimes in flower cabbage on the skin of their horse, it is actually a skin tumor. There are 3 guys in the horse...
Summer dermatitis can be extremely disabling and difficult for the affected horse. There are dermatitis treatments that help relieve the horse and limit itching and the loss of the associated crins. We offer in this article a natural treatment, synergy of external care but...
