As seen in North America Trainer magazine:
Is Fungi the Invisible Health Risk?
The leading North American publication for the thoroughbred industry explores the effects of
inhaled fungi in their Summer Issue.
The researchers identified important management practices that can exacerbate or mitigate the effects of fungi on the horse’s respiratory system
The degree of lower airway inflammation was significantly higher when horses were bedded on straw versus shavings, or when fed dry hay versus steamed hay
Specifically, horses fed with dry hay had almost three times more chance of being diagnosed with IAD compared to those who received steamed hay