FAECES

When there is a sufficient amount of faeces in the rectum of the horse, its rectal reflex starts to work. A normal bowel movement consists of a number of easily decomposable faeces ‘balls’. Runny and smelly faeces should always be seen as a warning sign and may be an indication of a disturbance in the microflora of the large intestine.

Wetter faeces are often a sign that the horse has an increased loss of body fluid. It is important to replace any loss of fluid associated with faeces but this can sometimes prove a little difficult if the horse is reluctant to drink. If you think that your horse has not been getting enough water for a while then try KRAFFT MASH Sensitive. It is a supplementary feed for soaking that you can feed as wet as you want.

Also, by giving your horse ample rations of feed, you can increase the ability of your horse to store fluids containing electrolytes in its cecum and large intestine. The fluids found in the digestive system of the horse are bound to various types of particles with an ability to ‘retain’ fluid.