by Kohnke's Own | Dec 14, 2020 | Horse Health
The equine digestive system is a unique and complex system. It is designed to process small amounts of food frequently and convert them into nutrients that can be used for growth, maintenance and energy. The special structure of the digestive system allows the horse...
by Kohnke's Own | Nov 18, 2020 | Horse Health
The summer months in Australia are normally hot and dry. In hot weather, especially in some northern areas where the tropical heat and high humidity combine, the ambient heat in the air can reduce the ability of a horse to lose heat absorbed. How do horses absorb heat...
by Kohnke's Own | Nov 10, 2020 | Common Problems, Horse Health
Tropical Grasses can be a Cause of Bone Weakness in Horses Oxalates are chemicals produced by warm season sub-tropical and tropical grass species (also referred to as C4 type grasses). The oxalate chemicals reduce the calcium available from the grass because...
by Kohnke's Own | Aug 18, 2020 | Common Problems, Horse Health
Spring Grass and Horse Behaviour Does your horse become more flighty, hot and silly in Spring? With new grass growth and return to training after the winter break, many horse owners complain that their horse is too fresh, anxious or nervous during this time. This...
by Kohnke's Own | Aug 11, 2020 | Common Problems, Horse Health
Malva parviflora, known as small flowered mallow or marshmallow weed is a naturalised, invasive weed of crops and pastures. It is often found around the fence lines of yards where it flourishes in the organic matter from manure and moisture around the perimeter. It...
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