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Difference between Lucerne Mix and Hartog Digest

Difference between Lucerne Mix and Hartog Digest

What is the difference between Hartog Lucerne Mix and Hartog Digest? Both are fibre-rich, grain-free feeds, but each serves a different purpose. Discover their unique benefits and find out which...

Difference between Lucerne Mix and Hartog Digest

What is the difference between Hartog Lucerne Mix and Hartog Digest? Both are fibre-rich, grain-free feeds, but each serves a different purpose. Discover their unique benefits and find out which...

Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics for horses: what is the difference?

Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics for horses: what is the difference?

A healthy digestive system is essential for your horse’s overall wellbeing, immunity and performance. But with so many gut health supplements available, it can be difficult to know what your...

Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics for horses: what is the difference?

A healthy digestive system is essential for your horse’s overall wellbeing, immunity and performance. But with so many gut health supplements available, it can be difficult to know what your...

Gut health and resilience in horses

How does Hartog Digest support the immune system?

A healthy immune system starts with a healthy gut. In horses, the hindgut plays a key role in digestion, fibre fermentation and immune function. The immune system has co-evolved along...

How does Hartog Digest support the immune system?

A healthy immune system starts with a healthy gut. In horses, the hindgut plays a key role in digestion, fibre fermentation and immune function. The immune system has co-evolved along...

Horse showing signs of colic

Equine colic: causes, symptoms, and prevention tips

Colic occurs in horses worldwide. However, there are certain risk factors. For example, it has been observed that colic is more common in Arabian horses than in racehorses. Horses with...

Equine colic: causes, symptoms, and prevention tips

Colic occurs in horses worldwide. However, there are certain risk factors. For example, it has been observed that colic is more common in Arabian horses than in racehorses. Horses with...

Older horse standing in an autumn pasture

Digestion issues: reduced intestinal function in an older horse

Research has shown that with age, a horse’s digestion and absorption of nutrients diminishes, while the need for vitamins, minerals and protein increases. The reduced capacity of the intestines is...

Digestion issues: reduced intestinal function in an older horse

Research has shown that with age, a horse’s digestion and absorption of nutrients diminishes, while the need for vitamins, minerals and protein increases. The reduced capacity of the intestines is...

Horse looking out of its stable in autumn

Managing stall rest: keeping your horse healthy and happy

Sometimes a horse temporarily gets stall rest to recover. If a horse is put on stall rest due to an injury, this is inevitably accompanied by changes in mood. Movement...

Managing stall rest: keeping your horse healthy and happy

Sometimes a horse temporarily gets stall rest to recover. If a horse is put on stall rest due to an injury, this is inevitably accompanied by changes in mood. Movement...

Palomino horse

Resolving thin manure: causes and solutions

One of the most common reasons for loose manure is a disturbed intestinal flora. Has your horse had loose manure for a long period (longer than two months), while a...

Resolving thin manure: causes and solutions

One of the most common reasons for loose manure is a disturbed intestinal flora. Has your horse had loose manure for a long period (longer than two months), while a...

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