Horse solarium

Useful? Necessary!

What are the white lamps in the horse solarium good for, we are often asked, and can they be replaced by red lamps? 
Yes, you could replace the white lamps with red ones, but if you know what the white UV lamps are useful for, you will surely leave them in the horse solarium.
Ultraviolet radiation promotes growth and is involved in the formation of vitamin D, whose best-known function is its involvement in bone metabolism. In addition, ultraviolet rays strengthen the immune system, the body's own defenses are activated, increasing immunity to infectious diseases. In addition, UV rays have a disinfecting effect against bacteria, germs and viruses, so that wounds heal quickly. In addition, the circulation is stabilized and there is a general increase in performance. For happy and healthy horses.