Horses are getting sick and it is not really known why until now.
According to statistics neurological disorders, digestive problems and skin problems are on the rise.
At Radiance gold we are trying to get to the bottom of this and by developing our range of products has highlighted the problem is in the gut, the gut - immune- microbiome- brain connection.
Basically autoimmune disease is more prevalent and the gut is the key to overall health.
Digestive diseases, bacterial and viral infections, behavioural changes and alterations in immune markers also affect liver and brain tissue.
This is seen in both horses and humans alike with both species having poor immune systems and are equally more susceptible.
The old saying “we are what we eat” is a very true statement.
The more natural we feed our horses, the more natural nutrients available to our horses the better.
A good high fibre diet avoiding high starch feeds and Haylage has shown to improve the horse’s gut,skin and mental wellbeing.
The more organic food the horses and humans consume the better for general health and immunity, both species run parallel and work on the same principle.
The decline in nutrients available in the horse’s diet reflects highly on the horse’s skin, condition and temperament.
The horse’s gut requires a healthy balance of natural microbes. Yet lifestyle choices of diet influences the imbalance which leads to an over population of extremophiles and allergies.
Long term Bute and antibiotics also have a huge impact on gut health and are not a viable long term solution. Nutrient deficiency also makes horses prone to disease.
In humans micronutrient deficiencies can cause a wide range of chronic health problems such as weakened immune systems, stunted growth, impaired cognitive functioning, increased risk of infection and chronic diseases.
So it safe to assume similar things are happening to our horses. When choosing your horse’s diet and supplements think wisely and always think of the gut, think of the immune system, think Radiance Gold as a premium choice for your equine friend.