BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

Some of our hestasaga stories include information concerning the different subject areas. You can find them here, in the category of background knowledge where they are listed in alphabetical order.

Maybe, you have your own interesting topic from the (Icelandic horse-) world that might also spark another person’s interest? It does not always have to be a complete story. Feel free to send us your input and it will be published in this category.

„RED BAG“

When the birth process is normal the placenta comes after the foal The so-called “red bag”-syndrome is due to a

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THE PLACENTA

The placenta, also called mother cake, connects the blood circulation of the mother with that of the embryo. It provides

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