Garlic has been found to have many beneficial properties including providing natural anti-inflammatory properties, boosting the immune system, assisting with respiratory problems and as a natural insect repellent. PLEASE NOTE: Beware the tendency to think that “a little is good, a lot will be better” – garlic in excess can irritate the gut and/or cause Heinz-body anaemia.  Keep to recommended dosages.  Do not use garlic if a horse has been scouring chronically, and use caution if you are feeding garlic to nursing mares as it may flavour/taint the milk and upset the foal’s digestive system.