Overview C
Ca:P ratio
The Ca:P ratio is the calcium-phosphorous ratio and should, among other things for good bone density in horses, never be less than 1:1 and never more than 1:3.
CAB
CAB stands for cation-anion balance. It can, for example be used in sport horses to estimate the acidifying or alkalising effect of a feed on the pH value in blood or urine.
Calciferol
Calciferol is the chemical name for vitamin D. It occurs in nature as vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 and is important for bones and immune defence.
Calcium-phosphorous ratio
For various reasons, including good bone density, the calcium-phosphorous ratio in horses should never be less than 1:1 and never be greater than 1:3.
Cation-anion balance
Using the cation-anion balance (CAB), the acidifying or alkalising effect of a feed on the pH value in the blood or urine can be estimated. This is important for horses, for example in competitive sport or for special dietetics.
Ceylon cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon is regarded as the “true” cinnamon with a mild flavour. Ceylon cinnamon is a spice that supports a natural balance of the stomach and gut.
Chlorine
Chlorine or chloride ions are electrolytes. They have important functions in the body cells.
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is known as “leaf green” and enables photosynthesis in plants. In horses, green fodder has a positive influence on the acid-base balance.
Cholecalciferol
Cholecalciferol is the chemical name for vitamin D3, which is formed in the skin of humans and animals in sunlight.
Chopped alfalfa
Compared with unchopped alfalfa, chopped alfalfa sometimes contains fewer nutrients but encourages chewing.
Chrondrosis dissecans
Chrondrosis dissecans, also known as “joint mice” or chips in horses, can also be triggered by incorrect feeding.
Cobalamin
Cobalamin is the chemical name for Vitamin B12. It is important for the intestinal mucosa, the nerve cells, blood formation and provision of the amino acid methionine.
Coenzyme
A coenzyme is a substance that reacts with an enzyme or on which an enzyme depends. Vitamins or trace elements often serve as coenzymes.
Collagen
Collagen is also the main stabilising component of connective tissue, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bones in horses, as well as in layers of the skin.
Collagen hydrolysate
Enzymatically treated collagen is known as collagen hydrolysate. It is fed to horses to support cartilage formation.
Colon
The large intestine of the horse is divided into the appendix, colon and rectum. Its microbes ensure the supply of energy and vitamin B.
Confidentiality
Digestibility describes the percentage of a nutrient that is broken down and absorbed by the body.
Curcuma (turmeric)
Also written as curcuma and known as Javanese turmeric, Indian saffron or yellow ginger.
Cushing’s syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a disease that mostly affects older horses, which should then be fed a grain-free, low-sugar diet.