When a horse inhales mold spores or other irritants, neutrophils (specific types of white blood cells) release reactive oxidants--generally very reactive substances that can break down mold in the airways. That's not a bad thing, really. "But if there are too many, they can attack the lung tissue," said Chris Deaton, BSc (Hons), PhD, post-doctoral physiologist of the Animal Health Trust.
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