There are many reasons that cause loss of appetite in horses, and these reasons are as follows
Deficiency of phosphorous, salt, iron and copper minerals
Deficiency of some vitamins
nutritional deficiencies
behavioral changes
Parasite infection
How to treat anorexia in horses
Treatment depends on the diagnosis, and if a sick horse is found to be deficient in minerals, vitamins or diet, it will need nutritional supplements, vitamins and a modified diet. There are salt cubes that the horse may enjoy and benefit from. If the vet thinks the horse He behaves well because he is bored, he may suggest increasing his exercise, and the horse needs to spend less time in the stall, and horses are social animals, and they need socialization to avoid behavior problems
It is important to provide a variety of fresh fodder, vegetables, carrots and apples in addition to his regular diet in the form of pellets. Horses suffering from parasites will also need to be dewormed. Regular deworming is required to avoid reinfection. Stalls will also need cleaning. Manure must be removed daily from stalls and pastures to avoid parasites, and surgery will be required in horses with intestinal stones
