Bedding solutions for respiratory health!

During the winter months, a horse’s respiratory health can become a concern if stabled for longer periods of time with limited or poor ventilation. Horses are especially sensitive to changes in their routine and environment, so as the cool, wet climate approaches there is an increased risk of developing respiratory problems, in turn leading to potential disruption of airflow to the lungs, varying degrees of difficulty in breathing and in some cases an intolerance to exercise. Help manage respiratory health by being prepared this winter and prevent a disorder from becoming a long-term problem!

Just as we are inclined to shut out the miserable weather by closing barn doors and windows, one of the most common causes of respiratory problems is inadequate ventilation for stabled horses, leading to an increased risk of exposure to mould, spores and dust. Disorders such as Recurrent Airway Disease (RAD) can become a persistent, long-standing problem for horses, leading to a decline in health and overall performance, however one of the best solutions to preventing a problem from occurring this winter is to provide a fresh supply of clean, hygienic, low-dust bedding!

Nedz bedding provides a hygienic, virtually dust-free, non-toxic environment for your horse. Made from chopped and treated high quality straw, Nedz is comfortable, absorbent and cost effective.  Nedz Pro is made from exceptionally absorbent rape straw to give a hygienic alternative to other bedding methods. This high absorbency reduces the risk of harmful ammonia, while dust, mould and spores are removed via the state of the art dust extraction process during manufacture. 

Before baling, Nedz Pro is coated with a bitter tasting formula containing Manuka, Cade Oil, Aloe Vera and Silver to provide a hygienic anti-bacterial and anti-fungal treatment to further boost respiratory support. Nedz Pro is quick and easy to muck-out, working best on a deep litter basis, giving you more time to spend with your horse during those dreaded winter months when mundane chores seem to take twice as long!

Dust-off this season with Nedz!

Summer time brings with it the dawning of the competition season for many equestrians with warmer, brighter weather providing more opportunities to get ‘out and about’ with our horses or ponies. However, the last thing horse owners’ need when they are ‘upping the ante’ on their equine’s workload is for the inhalation of dust to affect the horse’s ability to perform.

Many competition riders, despite increasing their equine’s turnout significantly during spring and summer, still maintain a stabled routine, whether it is during the day to keep the flies at bay, or during the night. When this is paired with hard ground, pasture becoming dustier and an increase in exercise, the risk of inhalation of dust particles increases and so does the potential for respiratory compromise.

You can significantly reduce the levels of dust in your horse’s stable by implementing a few straightforward management practices. Choosing your horse’s feed and forage carefully, trying not to groom muddy horses in an enclosed area, and avoiding sweeping or mucking out around horses that have a delicate respiratory system can all help, however your bedding choice can have huge implications.

Nedz bedding is ideal for the regularly stabled equine as the bedding helps maintain a clean and fresh environment. Nedz combines the latest innovations and technological advances in bedding with the traditional benefits of straw to provide a soft, comfortable bed with additional health advantages.

Choosing dust extracted bedding can make a significant difference to horses with respiratory problems. Many products harbour dust particles that, when disturbed, enter the air in the environment and if ventilation is not at its best – which it often isn’t in many stables – this dust will linger in your horse’s box and irritate the respiratory system. Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro have been put through a rigorous dust extraction process using state of the art technology to virtually eliminate dust particles making it ideal for all horses and ponies, including those already suffering from breathing difficulties.

It isn’t always the obvious dust that can cause problems! Moulds and fungal spores also contribute to a respiratory problem, which is why Nedz Original and Nedz Pro is treated with exclusive Natural Nedz to offer anti-fungal properties, along with a host of other benefits, which helps reduce these harmful contaminants. The addition of Manuka, Silver and Cade Oil ensures a clean, fresh stable environment is maintained.

Bedding to help bugs ‘buzz off’!

With spring virtually upon us, and the summer months looming closer it is well worth considering ways that you can minimise the chance of pesky insects plaguing your equine friend. Flies and bugs not only cause an irritant to your horse but also can sometimes carry unpleasant bacteria, which owners certainly don’t want in their stable environment.

For some horses, stabling in the summer months is essential and insects can be an inevitable irritation, however choosing the correct bedding can help encourage bugs to ‘buzz off’!  

Nedz manufacture an innovative range of bedding, made from top quality chopped straw, which has been rigorously dust extracted. The way the straw fibres have been chopped, using a state of the art system, make both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro exceptionally absorbent, yet soft enough to offer comfort for your equine.

Absorbency is key to discouraging insects from making the stable their habitat, as it soaks up urine, which in turn reduces the levels of ammonia in the environment. The result is a cleaner, fresher and more hygienic stable.

Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro utilise a unique blend of Manuka, Cade Oil, Aloe Vera and Silver in the exclusive Natural Nedz formula. Natural Nedz offers anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. This organic formulation assists in protecting the skin and minimising the risk of hygiene issues by helping kill of bacteria and viruses spread by insects. By using Cade Oil in the bedding insects are discouraged from entering the environment, while the stable remains fresh smelling.

For more information about Nedz visit the website www.nedz.co.uk or tel: 01254 677 762.

Silver offers a breath of fresh air!

During the winter months when our horse’s stabled time increases many equines suffer an increase in respiratory problems. Respiratory issues can range from a mild cough and a runny nose to serious conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) but in every case, our equine’s performance ability is significantly reduced and their health and wellbeing is compromised.

Respiratory problems can result from the inhalation of dust, dirt and ammonia in the stable, yet there are simple ways to help manage these conditions. Alongside the state of the art dust extraction system used to virtually eradicate dust in Nedz Original and Nedz Pro bedding, Natural Nedz now also provides the healing powers of Silver!

Natural Nedz was formulated exclusively for Nedz and the existing treatment already includes Manuka, Aloe Vera and Cade oil which have anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. However, as pioneers in bedding innovation, Nedz are very excited to be the first bedding company to add a Silver lining in their bedding!

Silver is a naturally occurring element with the ability to limit moulds and fungi developing in the bedding and the stable environment, meanwhile it the powerful ingredient helps to kill harmful viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. The natural healing powers of Silver help to support equine health and strengthen the immune system, which is particularly beneficial when dealing with respiratory conditions. The combination of dust extraction, quality raw material, absorbency and now the new and improved Natural Nedz with Silver, helps give horse owners peace of mind that their equine’s environment is as health as it can be.

Silver has been incorporated into Nedz Original and Nedz Pro bedding. Available in 20kg bales, prices start around £6.50 per bale.  For more information about Nedz and the health and respiratory related benefits of Silver visit the website www.nedz.co.uk or call: 01254 677 762.