Laminitis management made easier

The spring months can sadly go hand in hand with an increased risk of equine laminitis. The lush spring pasture can bring about this harmful, painful condition providing a real worry for horse owners.

If your horse or pony is affected this season then both the equine diet and the environment in which our equines are kept need to be carefully considered.

In some cases during acute laminitis the equine will require a period of box rest and if an enforced rest phase is necessary it is vital that the environment is as “equine friendly” and as suitable as possible to meet the patient’s needs and offer a place of solace.

Alongside providing fresh water and ample forage, one of the most important factors to consider for your box-resting equine is the bedding you choose. It is essential for the laminitis prone equine to be stabled on good quality, deep and supportive bedding in order to keep painful feet away from uncomfortable, hard surfaces and alleviate any pressure by providing cushioning support.

Nedz Advance is innovative, technologically advanced bedding which combines natural chopped straw with modern technology. Nedz Advance is produced by chopping and grinding the raw material and creating highly absorbent fibres which are then sterilised using steam and treated to control mould and spores, before being pressed into an easy to use pellet form.

With no need to add water Nedz Advance expands into a soft, supportive and dust free bed ideal for those equines being stabled for long periods. When on box rest for extended time the cleanliness and the hygiene of the environment is paramount as wet, damp bedding with increased levels of ammonia can damage the hoof horn and weaken the hoof. Nedz Advance is exceptionally absorbent alleviating these worries while also minimising your time mucking out, and reducing your wasted bedding!

Managing equine laminitis can be stressful and difficult, so make the process of nursing your equine partner back to health a little easier with Nedz Advance. Available in 15kg bags, Nedz Advance is priced around £6.50 - £8.50.

For more information visit www.nedz.co.uk or call 01254 677 762 to find your nearest stockist.

 

Beat the box rest blues with Nedz

“Box rest” the dreaded words every horse owner hopes to never hear, but despite us taking every care and caution with our horses sometimes illness and injuries mean that a period of box rest is inevitable. However box rest doesn’t have to be all bad, providing we are adequately prepared to provide optimum care for our horses and ponies whilst they have to remain stabled!

The most important thing to consider if your equine requires a period of enforced rest in their stable is to ensure that their environment is as “equine friendly” as possible, offering a place of solace which is clean and hygienic. Alongside providing fresh water, ample forage and mental stimulation, one of the most important factors to consider for your box-resting equine is suitable bedding.

Purchasing a high quality, absorbent bedding is a must, as wet, urine-saturated bedding not only causes moisture to permeate our equine’s hooves potentially causing thrush, but also leads to increased levels of noxious ammonia in the stable which can lead to damaged hoof horn, a weakened outer layer of the foot, an irritated respiratory system and sometimes eye and sinus problems.

Nedz Advance is the perfect product for the box-resting equine. The virtually dust-free formulation is kind on the respiratory system whilst the comfortable bedding is composed from natural, high quality chopped straw. Nedz Advance is chopped and ground to produce highly absorbent fibres, which are then sterilized to reduce moulds and spores and presented in a compact pellet form.

With no need to water, Nedz Advance expands as your horse or pony is stabled on it, absorbing up to five times its weight in liquid and establishing a sturdy base for your equine to stand or lie on.

We all know that box resting our equines can cause our day-to-day costs to experience a bit of a hike and lead to a very time consuming operation, however muck does not stick to Nedz Advance meaning you are removing waste – not bedding and the quick-rotting formula means muckheap removal is virtually eradicated to keep costs to a minimum!

Set up for the season ahead

It won't be long before the warm season wanes and it is time to consider switching your equine from his summer routine to one that suits the cooler months. Changing can seem like a significant undertaking but with the right bedding it can be simple and cost effective.

When selecting the right bedding there is plenty to choose from. Nedz offers three different types of specialist equestrian bedding with something to suit every eventuality.

Nedz Pro is made from oil seed rape straw and creates a super absorbent bed that is quick rotting and simple to muck out. Ideally suited to deep litter management system, Nedz Pro is treated with Natural Nedz to offer anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-insecticidal properties, whilst also reducing ammonia levels.

Traditional bedding meets technology with Nedz Original; a chopped wheat straw product treated with the exclusive Natural Nedz formula to ensure your horse has the snug feel of straw, yet in an easy-to-muck-out, hygienic form. If you love a classic straw bed, but without the age-old irritations, Nedz Original is the product for you!


Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are both treated with a bitter tasting ingredient to prevent the greedy equine from tucking in to their bedding and both offer excellent value for money – requiring on average 4 – 5 bales for initial set up and one bale per week to top up.


Nedz Advance, though still manufactured from high quality straw, provides a very different type of bedding to the other Nedz products. The straw is chopped, ground and pressed into a pellet form. The pellets are treated to control moulds and spores and are capable or absorbing up to five times their own weight in liquid, providing the perfect bedding for overly dirty and wet horses. Nedz Advance is virtually dust free and expands as your horse is stabled on it – requiring no watering – providing the perfect bedding platforms on rubber or concrete stable floors.

By choosing Nedz bedding you can ensure your equine’s stable is an environment that is restful, pleasant and clean promoting a happy horse and equally important, a happy owner as well!

There is a bed for every horse with Nedz so setting up your stable for autumn doesn’t have to be complex! Visit www.nedz.co.uk for more information!