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Though they need a great deal of water, horses spend very little time drinking; usually 1–8 minutes a day, spread out in 2-8 episodes. [14] Water plays an important part in digestion. The forages and grains horses eat are mixed with saliva in the mouth to make a moist bolus that can be easily swallowed.
One example is garlic, sometimes fed to horses as an insect repellent, but it contains N-propyl disulfide, which in horses can affect their red blood cells and can lead to Heinz body anemia. [20] Another substance sometimes fed to horses is yogurt containing active probiotics , usually in the mistaken belief it is a digestive supplement.
Plants can cause reactions ranging from laminitis (found in horses bedded on shavings from black walnut trees), anemia, kidney disease and kidney failure (from eating the wilted leaves of red maples), to cyanide poisoning (from the ingestion of plant matter from members of the genus Prunus) and other symptoms.
Mare milk is milk lactated by female horses, known as mares, to feed their foals. It is rich in whey protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin C, [1] and is a key ingredient in kumis. In several European countries, including Germany, it is sold powdered. [1] Mare milk is sometimes chosen over cow milk for its purported health benefits. [2]
Garlic is packed with health benefits that may reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, improve gut health and may have anti-cancer benefits as well. 8 proven ways garlic can benefit your health [Video]
Monarda citriodora is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that is native to the southern United States [2] and northern Mexico. [1] [3] Common names include lemon beebalm, [4] [2] lemon mint (this may also apply to Eau de Cologne mint or Melissa officinalis) and purple horsemint.
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Extra rare is another temperature category and means a steak is only cooked to 115 degrees - which isn't as worrisome as eating raw beef, but is still far from being considered safe to eat.