Q1. What causes Wood chewing in horses?

Chewing Wood is primarily out of boredom due to a lack of activity and socialization. But low fiber content of the feed can also serve as a source of spread of this vice.

Q2. Is it ok for horses to chew Wood?

Wood chewing alone is not harmful to horses but can be fatal if they ingest nails or splinters while chewing Wood. Wood chewing cause oral wounds and rupture the gastrointestinal lining, disturbing the gut's harmony.

Q3. How to permanently stop horses from chewing Wood?

A range of horse-friendly toys are available in the market, eliminating horse boredom, but anti-chew strips (bitter taste) or bars also remain a good option. Introduce more fiber in the diet and introduce an active daily routine in a healthy horse's life.

Q4. How do I add fiber to my horse's diet?

Hay, an excellent source of fibers, can be added as cubes. Other fiber-rich roughages or fiber-rich byproducts can also achieve the same.

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