Cob Q&A

[Glitterandrainbows]

What are you all feeding your cobs at the moment I’m looking for a new balancer that won’t set her itchiness off

 

[Red-1]

Mine is on Simple Systems Metaslim.

Looking great and mallenders is almost non existent. No itchiness or dandruff anywhere other than one tiny bit in one heel.

MetaSlim (simplesystemhorsefeeds.co.uk) .

 

[Horseysheepy]

I find that anything with a high level of alfalfa in it will make my mare itchy. Also I think I've heard on here about soya and intolerances, but I'm not 100% sure. Some feed balancers have alfalfa and soya as a protein source so check the ingredients.
It depends what sets your cobs itching off really!
I like Spillers Lite and Lean balancer.

 

[blitznbobs]

I use sure grow as a balancer for everyone - baby or not never had an issue with it and it simplifies my feed room

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Thankyou @Red-1 mine also struggles with mallanders and I’ve been using equi balancer , micronised linseed and every thing free chaff but wondering if there’s anything I can change after reading that mallanders can be caused from gut issues that effect the liver she’s Definitely mite free also and scab free at the moment but the skin were the mallanders we’re is still a little sore

 

[Red-1]

Thankyou @Red-1 mine also struggles with mallanders and I’ve been using equi balancer , micronised linseed and every thing free chaff but wondering if there’s anything I can change after reading that mallanders can be caused from gut issues that effect the liver she’s Definitely mite free also and scab free at the moment but the skin were the mallanders we’re is still a little sore

I do also clip Rigsby's legs every week and wash them at the same time, then use parasite repellent spray. Just done them and no need for any other products all week, and no scabs. Just a normal shampoo as well. Skin isn't sore at all (making clipping easy!).

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

I use insect shampoo too followed by farriers mite spray ( she’s had dectomax injections) and when it’s not really sunny a neem oil based cream or a really hydrating moisturiser but I feel like if she was in tip top health she wouldn’t get it after reading about it been something to do with the liver and hind gut I wish there was a cure for it

 

[Red-1]

I use insect shampoo too followed by farriers mite spray ( she’s had dectomax injections) and when it’s not really sunny a neem oil based cream or a really hydrating moisturiser but I feel like if she was in tip top health she wouldn’t get it after reading about it been something to do with the liver and hind gut I wish there was a cure for it

If you think it is a lover related issue, I highly recommend talking to Simon at Trinity Consultants. Rigs had a couple of liver/kidney treatments. They smell lovely too.

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

If you think it is a lover related issue, I highly recommend talking to Simon at Trinity Consultants. Rigs had a couple of liver/kidney treatments. They smell lovely too.

Just found them on Facebook and messaged them what exactly do they sell as not quite sure from looking on there page but will try anything if she is going to be more comfortable as I always panic about the scabs coming back

 

[Red-1]

The Best Horse Health & Equine Nutrition Experts | Trinity Consultants (trinity-consultants.com)

Their proper web page has the details.

 

[Red-1]

L94 For Horses - Whole-body and Liver Tonic to Help Laminitis (trinity-consultants.com)

Rigs has L94 at any sign of trouble.

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Red 1 Thankyou so much

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

I'm presuming yours has Sweet Itch OP?

In which case, I'm sure you're aware that you need to avoid anything with Garlic & Mollasses in it.

You may find Brewers Yeast helpful.

May I signpost you to a really helpful FB group I'm on which is the "Sweet Itch Support Group". Presuming SI IS the problem......... ???

Good luck.

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

No she doesn’t have sweet itch it’s more dandruff around the mallanders area I have to be careful for and don’t want to set off Thankyou though

 

[Red-1]

If you email Simon, with a photo and description of what your concerns are, he will make contact within about a week.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Had a sudden memory of reading one of James Herriot's books where an old boy tells him he has the cure for Mallenders and Sallenders. It was marshmallow ointment.
Out of curiosity I just googled it and found this
"The anti-inflammatory effect of marshmallow root may also help relieve skin irritation caused by furunculosis, eczema, and dermatitis. A review from 2013 found that using an ointment containing 20 percent marshmallow root extract reduced skin irritation."

I thought it was interesting.

 

[SEL]

Linseed sets off two of my feathery ones. Took me a looong time to realise it was a trigger too.

It's in so many balancers annoyingly

Dog spot on for ticks one per leg helpful

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

@SEL thats interesting do you mean sets them off itching or sends them abit fizzy as she’s been very fizzy but thought it was the grass at moment because of all the crazy weather

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Top spec light balancer for my feathered mare…and mudfever supplement.

 

[eahotson]

Had a sudden memory of reading one of James Herriot's books where an old boy tells him he has the cure for Mallenders and Sallenders. It was marshmallow ointment.
Out of curiosity I just googled it and found this
"The anti-inflammatory effect of marshmallow root may also help relieve skin irritation caused by furunculosis, eczema, and dermatitis. A review from 2013 found that using an ointment containing 20 percent marshmallow root extract reduced skin irritation."

I thought it was interesting.

Thats really interesting.