Immune system

How do I strengthen my horse’s immune system naturally?
The cold months of the year often affect our horses’ immune systems. We can support it in a completely natural way.

The immune system of our horses is a complex network of organs, molecules and cell types. It is the best, most natural protection against diseases and harmful external influences. But it has to work hard for that. Kröpfel Immune and Fit regenerates and strengthens – via the intestinal flora! Diet plays a particularly important role for the immune system, as it is based in the intestines. Over 70 % of the body’s immune cells are located there. A healthy digestive metabolism therefore forms the basis for a strong immune defense, because only a healthy intestinal flora allows immune cells and microorganisms in the intestine to live in symbiotic balance.

How do I strengthen my horse’s immune system?
In general, it can be said that negative influences should be minimized and positive ones reinforced.

This has a negative effect on the immune system:
 Stress
 Incorrect husbandry conditions
 an increased spore load due to fungi in the litter
 severe worming
 cold, wet days
 Change of stable
 Nutrient deficiency

On the other hand, the immune system is positively influenced by
 species-appropriate husbandry
 enough exercise
 a balanced diet
 Kröpfel Immune Fit – balanced recipe

Feeding errors are the biggest enemy. Incorrect nutrient intake over a long period of time leads to metabolic imbalances. The horse then no longer utilizes its feed properly and the resulting deficiency symptoms weaken even the healthiest animals.

Who is particularly at risk?

Proper nutrition is extremely important for young and old horses. The defense function in foals is weakened. Your immune cells first have to adapt to all the pathogens. The mother supplies them with immune cells via the milk. However, if the mother is fed incorrectly, the foal also suffers.

Because older horses have a slower metabolism, their immune system is also weaker or more susceptible. However, we can positively influence the metabolism with the right nutrients.

What can I do specifically to strengthen the immune system?

1. feeding valuable oils Omega-3 fatty acids have a positive effect on the immune system of horses. Linseed oil is an ideal feed supplement thanks to its high content of these fatty acids. Black cumin oil is also a good idea. Kröpfel linseed oil – 30 ml daily with the concentrated feed
2. herbs In the past, herbs were plentiful in the meadows. The horses ate them naturally. Unfortunately, this is often no longer the case today, which is why additional feeding of herbs makes sense. The many secondary plant substances strengthen the body’s defenses.
3. juice and supplementary feed In winter, feeding juice feed such as carrots or apples has a positive effect on the immune system, as it contains vitamins and minerals. Alternatively, there are also certain supplementary feeds that are specially designed to strengthen the immune system.