Tag Archives: mycotoxin
Beware: Conditions are perfect for mycotoxins
🍄 Fungi love growing in warm, wet conditions and unfortunately this includes the fungi that grow on grass, grass seeds, hay, silage, gr...
Mycotoxins: exposing a hidden threat to horse health
Although usually undetectable to the naked eye, mycotoxins present a very real danger to the humans and horses exposed to them. The sca...
Mycotoxins & Horse Skin Sensitivities: Mud Fever, Greasy Heel, Sunburn
Mud fever in Summer? Sunburn in Winter?
Why would a horse not standing on muddy ground get mud fever or greasy heel? What causes sever...
Managing the Itchy Horse
Regardless of the initial trigger, itchy horses often have an overworked immune system so it is essential to provide correct mineral ba...
It’s Itchy Scratchy Season: Why do horses itch?
Spring and summer are often difficult seasons for itchy horses and their owners. With warmer weather and longer days, there are more bi...
