PINEHURST, N.C., June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Assisi Animal Health is the developer of the Assisi Loop(TM), an effective non-pharmaceutical and anti-inflammatory device (NPAID). The Loop is a PEMF treatment for horses that can treat chronic wounds without negative side effects.
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Assisi Animal Health keeps equine owners informed of the latest veterinary science and news. The recent rise in pasture-related health problems has some owners afraid to let their horses graze on spring grass. Aside from laminitis, nutrient-rich grass may cause gastrointestinal and other problems. Assisi Animal Health provides horse owners with three tips to help them manage their horses on spring pasture:
1. Manage the Horse’s Grass Consumption
While spring grass is highly nutritious for horses, it presents several health risks. In many cases, horses eat too much grass far too quickly, especially when they are not used to spring pasture or have spent the winter stabled. While horses should enjoy a slow introduction to grass, 10 or 15 minutes per day in the beginning, many people successfully use grazing muzzles.
The grazing muzzle not only manages a horse’s weight, but it also provides owners with an easy way to reduce the amount of grass their horses consume without restricting drinking, breathing or socializing activities. With a muzzle on, horses still enjoy the field without gorging themselves into illness.
2. Increase Consumption of Other Forage
Another way to decrease the amount of grass horses consume is to fill their stomachs with hay before turning them to pasture. Even better, use long-stem forage to keep the horse’s digestive system full at all times. A small-hole net around the hay restricts the horse’s access to it, forcing him or her to slow down and consume the food over a longer timeframe.
Small-hole hay nets help prevent obesity-related health problems. They also supply a continual source of roughage necessary for horses with digestive upset or gastric lesions.
3. Provide Additional Support with Supplements
Some horses that graze spring pasture benefit from supplemental support, especially horses that compromise their laminar health with overconsumption of spring grass. Laminae are small, interlocking fingers that are responsible for attaching the hoof to the coffin bone. If they become inflamed, serious health problems can result over time.
Owners concerned about the laminar health of their horses can feed them supplements designed to support healthy laminae. Alternatively, supplements that support metabolic function keep your horse healthy while grazing on grass. Always discuss feeding changes and supplementation with your equine veterinarian to maintain a balanced diet for your horse.
Assisi Animal Health’s clinical solutions complete the Circle of Care(TM) — the collaboration of veterinarians and owners in animal health and healing. Our company helps veterinary professionals and owners improve the quality of life for companion animals using the Assisi Loop, the non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical healing device that is based on the same FDA-cleared technology used on humans. The device uses low-level pulses of electromagnetic energy to reduce pain and swelling, and to enhance recovery.
The Assisi Loop. Proven Science. Positive Results.(TM)
For more information, visit our website: www.assisianimalhealth.com.
Media Contact: Kaysie Dannemiller, Assisi Animal Health, 1-866-830-7342, [email protected]
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