Hay Steaming – Clean Hay Means Healthier Horses
Clean Hay Means Healthier Horses That’s Healthy Horse Sense Forage is the Basis of Horse Feeding A key component of every horse's feed ration is crude fiber. Grass and preserved forage such as hay ...
Ingredients in focus: micronized sugar beet pulp & Hestevard Biofix-40
At Hestevard, we are always committed to selecting high-quality and balanced nutrients that not only meet your horse's needs but also make a difference in its nutrition and overall well-being. In t...
Winter Worming: Identifying & treating Encysted Redworm in horses
Small redworm Cyathostomin/Small Strongyles, are one of the most common endoparasites in equines, and during the winter, the larvae (larval Cyathostominosis) hibernate in the gut wall (hypobiotic l...
Everything you need to know about winter worming
Small redworm Cyathostomin/Small Strongyles, are one of the most common endoparasites in equines, and during the winter, the larvae (larval Cyathostominosis) hibernate in the gut wall (hypobiotic l...
Which foaling alarm is the best for you: Comparing reliability and welfare
Bringing a new life into the world is a momentous occasion, especially in the realm of horse breeding. Ensuring a safe and monitored foaling process is crucial for the well-being of both the mare a...
What are the benefits of feeding garlic to horses?
For centuries garlic has been known as one of the most effective natural healing substances in the world, and not just for people - Garlic has amazing healing benefits for horses too. In this blog,...
Muscle diseases - How do I protect my horse from them?
Anyone who works with horses knows how much time and effort it takes to keep these sensitive animals healthy and in good condition. The physical conditioning and nutrition of horses have received a...
Did you know THIS about horse?
Horses have been roaming the earth for a surprisingly long time, in fact, the earliest horse is estimated to have lived 55 million years ago and was about the size of a Labrador. Based on eviden...
Oil in Horse Feeding – Which is the Right One?
"We're already using sunflower oil" ... we hear this argument daily, but how do the inexpensive supermarket oils differ from the pricier ones from specialty stores? Expensive doesn’t always mean be...
Understanding the Causes of Foal Diarrhea
Foal Diarrhoea refers to loose stools in young foals, often triggered by various factors. Changes in the environment or other stressors can disrupt the pH balance in a foal’s gut, creating conditio...
Digestion Begins at the Tip of the Nose The equine digestive system is one of the most complex subjects in horse feeding. Most horse owners probably don’t realize that the lips and teeth, which are...
Know what fats to feed your horse: the difference between omega-3 and omega-6 oils
As a result of growing interest in supplement science, our understanding of the benefits of micro-nutrients for horses has come on leaps and bounds over the last decade. A particular nutrient group...
Manuka Honey in Horse Feeding: Benefits and Uses Manuka honey is a natural honey harvested from the flowers of the Manuka plant, which is native to New Zealand. Known for its unique composition and...