Jouhianalyysin tulokset englanniksi

The condition of the organ systems
Imbalances of the stomach and kidney/urine bladder.

The stomach, which controls the digestion, can contain up to 10-15 liters of digesta. It
is a temporary “storage” where the feed will mix with gastric acid. The gastric acid is
produced non-stop, also during periods when the horse does not eat. The digestion
will start in the mouth where different nutrient are broken down and mixed with the
saliva (40-60 liters of saliva is produced every day). Horses will very easily develop
allergies to feeds because they are extremely sensitive to histamine. The histamine
will increase the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and this will cause a
local allergic reaction that can cause gastric catarrh and gastric ulcers.
The analysis shows that Taru’s stomach is over producing gastric acids. This is feed
related – it looks like she is fed a processed, pre-heated type of feed that contains
substances which is causing an allergic reaction in Taru. Symptoms of this strain
can cause her a poor coat quality – dandruff, eczema/itching and also swollen lymph
nods under the lower jaw. The feed will also affect the fermentation process of the
hind gut since it seems to contain yeast.

The kidneys main task is to format urine and the excretion of urine is the organism’s
most important method to rid the body from water-soluble toxins. The kidneys do also
control the electrolyte balance and the potassium/sodium balance.
The kidneys and the stomach lining (mucus membranes) are connected with each
other since the acidic pH-value of the stomach will cause an elevated secretion of
acids via the kidneys. This has caused a strain of the kidneys that is affecting their
ability to eliminate water-soluble toxins/slag products (uric acids and salts). The uric
acid will therefore accumulate in the body where they will cause pain and stiffness in
joints and soft tissues.

The kidneys and urine bladder are closely connected and the bladder function will
include much more than being a container for urine. The bladder will affect the kidney
function by stimulating them to excrete toxins.
When the kidney function is weakened the urine bladder will become overactive. This
can make Taru to urinate frequently (small amounts), which will be more noticeable
during heat periods. This imbalance can also cause skin problems, rheumatic
symptoms and pain and soreness of the hoofs (symptoms that resembles laminitis/
founder).

The immune defence
70 % of the immune system is situated in the digestive tract. It is therefore of great
importance to choose, for a horse, biologically adapted raw feeds, for example
forage.
The immune defense has increased its activity in certain areas.

Allergies/Hypersensitivity
Antigens are, for the body, alien substances that will cause a reaction of the immune
system. There are certain types of anti bodies that are made to take care of alien
substances when they enter the body and one type is called IgA. The IgA level will be
elevated when there is a hypersensitivity reaction.
Taru has developed hypersensitivity to processed, pre-heated feeds (pellets,
muesli), feed yeast/yeast cultures*, ensilaged forage**, synthetic vitamins and
concentrated mineral supplements, and apples. The analysis also shows elevated
level of glucosamin, which indicates that Taru is (or has been) given some type of
supplement that contain this substance.

* Feed yeast supplements in commercial horse feeds will affect the natural fermentation
process of the hind gut negatively since it will disturb the balance of the intestinal flora. When
the intestinal flora is imbalanced and weakened, the immune defense will react because this
imbalance causes a lot of toxic substances to be released into the blood stream. The extra
strain of the toxins may cause diarrhea and/or constipation, colic and founder/laminitis.

**Ensilaged forage will quickly become bad once the plastic wrap is opened or damaged.
Heat in an open bale is a sure sign that the feed has gone bad. If there are yeast spores in
the bale (looks like white dots or cotton like web) when it is opened, the risk of other micro
organisms, like mould spores) will start to grow is increased. The yeast will also cause an
imbalance of the intestinal flora.

The nutrient uptake
Protein: Elevated level
Carbohydrates: Elevated level
Fat: Elevated level*
Vitamins: Low uptake of vitamin B (B5, B6, B8) and C.
Minerals: Low uptake of sulphur, iron, zinc and silicon. Imbalance of the potassium/
sodium ratio.
Enzymes: Very low levels
Water: Low water intake.

* Fat and oil is added for several reasons in processed feeds, for example to reduce dust,
as a lubricant during the manufacturing process and as a binding agent in pelleted feeds.
It is not just large amounts of fat/oil that makes the horse ill, the quality will also play a very
important role. The last remains of oils will be extracted from the oil fruits and oil seeds with
the use of a chemical called hexane, which is a solvent that is mixed with the material and
then shaken. This method of extraction is very efficient and leaves app. 1 % of oil in the bi-
product. The hexane-extracted oil will then be centrifuged in order to get rid of the hexane
but rests of the chemical will remain since it is impossible to rid the oil completely from
hexane. The extracted oil is then refined by filtering, purified by phosphoric acid or bleaching
and deodorised. The final procedure is to cool the oil so that any remains of wax will be
crystallized and easy to separate from the oil. This is done in order to keep the oil clear in
lower temperatures (for example when stored in refrigerators). The chemically extracted oil
will not contain any nutrients. Instead there will be rests of dissolvent, pesticides and hexane
left in the finished product.

The mental condition
Taru is a talented horse with a strong will. It can therefore be hard to convince her
to change her mind about things once she has formed an opinion. She can become
very dominant if she is not handled firmly.

At this time, she is not sure what is expected of her – she likes to work but maybe
she is not doing so right now. She is not comfortable with herself – it can be a skin
condition that makes her feel “dirty”. She also seems to worrying about someone
close to her (horse or human).

The circulation and the development of the capillary net
Normal.

Joints, cartilage, ligaments and tendons
The analysis indicates that she has problems with the joints, which can cause
stiffness.

Muscles and connective tissue
Taru has a strain of the connective tissues that will make her sore and tender in the
muscles.

Hoofs
Normal. Her hoofs may be sore and tender but that is caused by accumulated uric
acids (like gout in a human). The analysis does not show any abnormalities of the
hoofs that would indicate laminitis.

Hormones
Normal.

Nerve impulses
Normal.

Treatment
2 Renefor 1 scoop x 2 per day, will support kidneys/bladder.
2 Gastrofor 1 scoop x 2 per day, will support stomach and enzyme acitivity.
Ferrum 1 scoop x 2 per day, will support oxygenation and combustions of slag
products.
Makrosyl, 1 scoop x 2 per day, will help release tensions of the muscles and soft
tissues, increases the circulation.
Minesyl, 1 scoop x 2 per day, vitamin and mineral supplement to support the
treatment plan and cover vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Recommended feeds
Grass hay and whole oats. The analysis shows that Taru’s feeding schedule is too
rich at this time.
Water her from buckets to make sure that she is drinking properly.