The change of coat in the horse
The coat change begins with the first temperature increases in January. Things really start with the first rays of sunshine in March – the duration of daylight brightness plays a crucial role at this time.
The plush winter fur, which protects against icy temperatures, is replaced by the finer, thinner and more air-permeable summer fur. This peak performance of the organism places a lot of demands on the animals' metabolism, as on the one hand the hair has to be shed and on the other hand new hair has to be formed. Optimizing the metabolism and thus its main detoxification organs, the liver and kidneys, can make a decisive contribution to rapid and problem-free coat change.
Detoxification performance
If the liver and kidneys are overloaded with their detoxification capacity, the body will look for other ways to eliminate its toxins. In this case, horses primarily use the skin as a secondary detoxification organ; additional detoxification via the intestines or recurring respiratory infections can also indicate an overload of the main metabolic organs. These connections explain the increased susceptibility to skin disorders such as mud, infections such as coughs and colds or digestive disorders (stool water, diarrhea) during this time.
Feed quality
A healthy diet makes shedding easier. Feed quality is of great importance. Feeding mueslis or pellets with a variety of synthetic vitamins, minerals, lures and flavorings can have a lasting impact on the horse's sensitive organism. Oats, hay or silage contaminated with bacteria or fungi damage the intestinal flora. The immune system of the intestine is stressed and the nutrient reserves for detoxifying the liver decrease. The consequences of feeding with unsuitable or contaminated feed are not immediately apparent. It often takes 1 to several years before the metabolism is impaired and disorders in the skin and respiratory tract become apparent. This usually happens during the shedding period. This problem can be addressed in three ways:
1.Feeding
EquiGreen Natural Power Muesli – in a proven winter mix, also available oat-free!
The cold winter months, combined with the upcoming coat change, place special demands on your horse's nutrition. In the winter months, EquiGreen Natural Power Muesli contains HorseVital, which supports the immune system, and the tried-and-tested cdVet MicroMineral, as well as a composition of high-quality respiratory herbs. cdVet Natural Power meets the high demands that we at cdVet Natural Products place on concentrated feed for the sensitive herbivore horse: easy digestibility directly in the small intestine thanks to high-quality ingredients such as hydrothermally digested grain and the absence of waste products and fillers.
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2. Minerals, vitamins, trace elements
EquiGreen Coat & skin vital
EquiGreen Fur & Skin Vital is a purely natural supplementary feed to intensively support the organism in cases of dull and dry fur, hair breakage and hair loss, dandruff and other skin irritations, which are often the consequences of stress and deficiency situations, as well as exposure to synthetic substances. EquiGreen Fur & Skin Vital consists of special herbs, yeasts, essential fatty acids, micronutrients, trace elements and vitamins that help to compensate for nutritional deficiencies and thus ensure optimal condition of the detoxification organs.
3. Essential fatty acids
EquiGreen Equival
Essential fatty acids for shiny fur. On the one hand, oils serve to supply energy. On the other hand, the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids makes them essential, i.e. vital and therefore an important part of horse feeding. A feed supplement with oils, ideally in the form of cold-pressed oils, supports the process of shedding.
They also ensure that the fat-soluble vitamins A and E from the food (e.g. carrots) are better absorbed. EquiGreen Equival is a blend of high-quality cold-pressed vegetable oils. Food-grade cold-pressed linseed oil forms the basis of this purely natural feed oil. The added functional oils (evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, pumpkin seed oil and argan oil) ensure an optimal, balanced supply of essential fatty acids.
Additional support in old age
Content: 1.8 Kilogramm (€28.86* / 1 Kilogramm)
EquiGreen Seniorhorse
Additional support in old age In older animals, shedding may take longer; this is due to the metabolism slowing down with increasing age and is not necessarily pathological. To support our four-legged friends, we recommend additional supplies of EquiGreen SeniorHorse. EquiGreen SeniorHorse is a natural supplementary feed for horses and supplies the animal's body with valuable herbs, vitamin E, selenium, amino acids, electrolytes, essential fatty acids and iron.
EquiGreen SeniorHorse is particularly recommended to compensate for nutritional deficiencies in cases of general weakness, listlessness, after illness or surgery, after training breaks, in cases of lack of agility and in older animals. The older horse can be optimally supported through a balanced combination of hawthorn to support circulation in conjunction with blood circulation-stimulating ginger and gingko.
