Horse owners and farm managers frequently use the word “lush” to describe the state of pasture forage as it begins to grow rapidly in the spring. Just exactly what does “lush” mean? Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Hooves bear incredible pressure, especially when asked to withstand the rigors of modern equestrian endeavors. Despite their natural strength, all hooves are susceptible to breakdown. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Equine nutritionists are frequently asked questions about dietary influences on hoof health by farriers, veterinarians, trainers and owners. In recent years, more horse owners have expressed an interest in the effects of poor nutritional status or malnutrition on hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
When faced with poor-quality hooves, the first thing to consider when evaluating a feed program is total energy intake. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Laminitis, which is the painful separation of laminae between the foot and hoof, occurs for many reasons. Examples include inflammation secondary to infection, carbohydrate overload, black walnut ingestion and insulin dysregulation. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Just as coat condition serves as an indication of health status in horses, hoof changes can provide important clues to a horse’s historical well-being. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
This kind of thinking is understandable, as some older horses show less hoof growth than younger equines. However, all hooves grow more rapidly at the toe than in the heel area. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Bryan Waldridge, an equine veterinarian with Kentucky Equine Research, explains the role of calcium in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Kathleen Crandell, an equine nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research, explains the basics of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) also known as Cushing's disease. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Kathleen Crandell, an equine nutritionist, shares results from a study about how well horse owners are able to detect signs laminitis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
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From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.