When we hear a horse coughing in the stable, alarm bells start ringing. Respiratory diseases, such as equine asthma or Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), are one of the main causes of poor performance and veterinary visits.
We often blame the weather or hay, but we overlook the most constant factor in the life of a stabled horse: its bedding. A horse spends many hours with its muzzle close to the ground. If its bedding gives off particles, it is constantly inhaling irritants.
At Visecorsa, we have perfected the process of our Galician pine shavings to offer a solution that prioritizes lung health above all else.
The danger of invisible dust in wood shavings
Not all dust is visible to the naked eye. Microparticles generated in low-quality straw bedding or untreated sawdust penetrate deep into the horse’s lungs.
This causes:
Chronic irritation: Inflammation of the airways.
Allergies: Reactions to mold and spores that often inhabit damp straw.
Decreased performance: A horse that is not breathing at 100% tires sooner and recovers less effectively.
The solution: Visecorsa double screening
What distinguishes our shavings from ordinary sawdust? The industrial cleaning process.
Our shavings are not collected from the floor of a carpentry workshop. They are manufactured specifically for animal use. To ensure respiratory safety, we apply a double screening (sifting) system:
- First screen: Removes large and irregular pieces.
- Second screening: Vacuum and remove fine sawdust and volatile dust.rrín fino y el polvo volátil.
The result is a technical shaving: clean, fluffy, and safe for horses with sensitive airways.
Logistics for large consumers and equestrian centers
Maintaining optimal air quality in an equestrian center with 50 horses is a logistical challenge.
At Visecorsa, we guarantee product consistency. Thanks to our own logistics, we serve large equestrian centers in Spain and Portugal, ensuring that the shavings you receive today are exactly as clean as those you will receive next month.
Does your horse cough or have a runny nose? Maybe it’s time to check what’s under its hooves. Switching to dust-free shavings is usually the first veterinary recommendation.
Experience the difference: Contact Visecorsa for a quote. We bring respiratory health to your block, whether in palletized bales or in bulk.
