Managing your Horses can be a busy task, managing one with a low immunity can be even worse and very tricky.
The First thing to establish is why your horse is more susceptible to infection and illness, you maya also need detailed clinical investigations to pinpoint problems such as Viral Infections, including the Herpes Virus.
Sometimes such horses have problems with their bone marrow and it may be worth investigating this further in order to rule out cancers such as Lymphoma that impairs bone marrow function.
When you look on the market there are many supplements available claiming to boost immunity, however before selecting any such treatment it would be sensible to look for proof that it really works.
Aloe Vera however has been credited by Louise Bell ' Horse and Hound' for maintaing OUT OF SIGHT'S immune system. Also Vet Tim Watson MRCVS has used Aloe Vera successfully for treating a multitude of ailments and says '' the leaves of aloe vera plants are rich in a substance called acemannan, which is powerful immunostimulant and has a potent defence to fight against viruses and certain cancers.''
There are countless uses for Aloe Vera and investigations by veterinary professionals have shown that Aloe Vera is effective in the treatment of a large range of skin problems, joint problems and internal disorders in equines.
Many trainers and riders now give Aloe Vera to their horses as a dietary supplement, significantly enhancing their stamina and performance, and reducing competitive stress and post-event fatigue.
Liz Edgar International Show Jumper fed Aloe Vera to her horses during a flu outbreak a few years ago with good results. She now regulary feeds it to balance cell counts and uses the extract for minor injuries.
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