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If a horse is coughing, or COPD is suspected then immediate equine veterinary attention should be sought. The liquid version of our popular dry mix. Our herbal supplements are formulated to help support healthy, efficient airways and resistance to irritants and infections all year round. We particularly recommend Freeway for horses if they are stabled or have restricted turnout. Contains: 1:3 Tinctures of Elecampane root, Liquorice root, Eyebright herb, Cleaver herb, Marshmallow leaf, Plantain leaf and Thyme herb with Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey Which is better - dry or liquid herbal products? Neither one is better than the other, the simple difference is speed of initial absorption, with the liquid product being absorbed more quickly than the dry. Occasionally a horse or pony will respond better to a dry mix than a liquid, or vice versa, which just reminds us that horses and ponies are individuals. Some people prefer liquids as in the case of fussy feeders they can easily be syringed down the animal's throat with a small plastic syringe. 1. Its not unusual for your horse or pony to have a 'snotty nose' after a week or so being on Freeway, this is just an indication that the herbs are doing their job. 2. Liquorice has been used for both humans and animals for over 3,000 years, and was mentioned in ancient Greek herbal in the third century BC. Its main active constituent glycyrrhizin is responsible for the sweet taste and is over fifty times sweeter than sugar! Up until the 1940's liquorice was cultivated extensively in the north of England, this accounts for the famous Pontefract Cakes, a soft coin shaped liquorice sweet that was named after the Yorkshire town where they were made.
Our herbal supplements are formulated to help support healthy, efficient, airways and resistance to irritants and infections all-year round. We particularly recommend Freeway for horses if they are stabled or have restricted turnout. If a horse is coughing, or respiratory illness is suspected, then immediate equine veterinary attention should be sought. Contains: Elecampane root, Liquorice root, Eyebright herb, Cleaver herb, Marshmallow leaf, Plantain leaf, Thyme herb How much do I have give? The amount of herbs you need to give is generally dependent on the height of your horse, with some allowance for type. Full instructions will be found on the packaging. The quantity of herbs added to your horse or pony's feed can be slightly increased or decreased, depending on the circumstances. Very often a lower maintenance dose can be sufficient for a horse or pony that is going to be kept on the herbs long-term. Remember, like humans, all horses and ponies are individuals. Its not unusual for your horse or pony to have a 'snotty nose' after a week or so being on Freeway, this is just an indication that the herbs are doing their job. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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