Articles Tagged with ''Hoof Health''

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Is there a concern when it comes to hoof quality from feeding excess amounts of selenium?

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Nutrition

Karen Briggs discusses any concerns that may arise from feeding excess amounts of selenium.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

What is recommended in terms of vitamins for hooves that are weak and crumbly?

August 1, 2015 | Posted in Nutrition

Bob Peacock recommends vitamins that can help with weak, crumbly hooves.

News & Notes

More Study Necessary For Hoof Supplements, Vet Says

May 4, 2015 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

“Although some studies support biotin supplementation, research on other ingredients commonly included in hoof supplements is needed,” warns Bryan Waldridge, head veterinarian for Kentucky Equine Research. “It is important that owners realize that dietary supplements are not a quick fix, and imbalances in the mineral content of a horse’s diet can wreck havoc on hooves.”

Farriery Is More Than Trimming Feet And Nailing On Shoes

September 30, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

Trimming a horse's foot and nailing on a shoe aren't the only duties of a farrier - it's about ensuring that the hoof is healthy, comfortable and can perform optimally.

From The Desk Of AFJ

What Costs More Than Hoof Care?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on October 31, 2013 | Posted in Clients

There is an article in the November issue of Horse & Rider magazine that may provide some help for farriers. The article looks at some core areas of horse ownership in which corners are cut to save money.

YOU AND YOUR HORSE’S FEET

Hoof Supplements: Feeding the Foot

Diet has an important role in hoof health, but feed changes alone won’t solve all potential problems

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition

What you feed your horse affects hoof health, but some horse owners take this concept too far. They fall into the trap of thinking they can resolve any hoof problem by feeding hoof supplements.

2013 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Lecture Preview: Brian Hampson

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Nutrition

IHCS Speaker Brian Hampson of the Australia BrumbyÂ Research Unit gives us a sneak peek into what he'll be presenting over the course of three presentations at the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit that will cover the hoof health of the Brumby, Australia's feral horse.

Briefings

May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

When it comes to evaluating a horse’s potential for going lame, Susan Dyson says a farrier can learn a great deal from analyzing the shape of the coronary band.

From The Desk Of AFJ

EHV-1 Gains Media Attention

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 8, 2013 | Posted in Clients, Shoeing

Horse owners are concerned about their horses acquiring EHV-1. Some of them fail at being equally concerned for maintaining healthy feet for those horse.

Nutrient Strategies

Too Much Weight Leads to Hoof Woes

What’s The Impact Of An Overweight Horse On The Hoof?

By Shannon Pratt-Phillips posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition

Obesity is a result of horses consuming more calories than they are expending, either through basal metabolism or exercise. Excess fat is stored under the skin and the amount of fat can be easily estimated using the highly popular body condition scoring (BCS) system.

Videos

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

Events

2024 Western Canadian Farriers Association Fall Conference and Competition

Date: 11/01/24

Location: Abbotsford , BC

The Western Canadian Farriers Association will hold its fall conference and competition Nov. 1-3, 2024, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The keynote speakers are David Varini, AWCF, and Randy Luikart, CJF.

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