{"id":34808,"date":"2020-03-10T15:22:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T19:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com\/?p=34808"},"modified":"2021-09-09T15:31:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T19:31:24","slug":"breathe-easy-supporting-your-horses-lung-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/breathe-easy-supporting-your-horses-lung-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathe Easy: Supporting Your Horse\u2019s Lung Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve probably heard the old adage, <\/span>no hoof, no horse <\/span><\/i>(which is true), but the same goes for lungs. A horse with respiratory issues won\u2019t be able to perform to the best of their ability. Therefore, it\u2019s important we be proactive in supporting good lung health and preventing debilitating conditions before they can start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid Lung Irritants<\/b><\/h3>\n

First and foremost, we should place a priority on avoiding irritants that could trigger breathing issues in our horses. Dust and mold are at the top of the list, as is ammonia from urine. If your horse is stalled for any part of the day, adequate barn <\/span>ventilation<\/span><\/a> is a must. Keeping stalls clean and even using ammonia-reducing products may be necessary as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dusty feeds (especially grains) and dusty or moldy hay can also lead to lung problems. Round bales are probably the biggest offender, but keep an eye out for excessive dust or any mold in square bales as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

You might also notice your performance horse coughing when warming up in the arena, and this can be due to the dust, too. If you have your own arena, using a watering system or some other form of <\/span>dust control<\/span><\/a> is a great idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Support with Supplements<\/b><\/h3>\n

A number of supplements can help with both the prevention and treatment of lung problems in horses. Here are a few of importance:<\/span><\/p>\n