Horses are at increased risk for laminitis when grass begins to grow in the spring and provides abundant forage that is high in moisture and carbohydrates but low in fiber. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
The second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was in Chicago — about 60 miles southeast of Marengo, Ill., home and headquarters of MVP’s Farrier Service, Inc. Like in many other states, it was around mid-March that the governor issued a disaster proclamation. First schools and dine-in restaurants were closed and restrictions were imposed on large-group gatherings. Eventually, this gave way to a shelter-in-place order.
Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than at any other time of the year. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Alfalfa can be an excellent addition to most horses’ diets, even for those that are insulin resistant (IR). Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern talks with Dr. Christopher Pollitt who has been at the forefront of laminitis research for decades.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern talks with Dr. Christopher Pollitt who has been at the forefront of laminitis research for decades.
Veterinarians working with many laminitic horses are well acquainted with winter foot pain in horses, but others may be unfamiliar with it. It's a laminitis-like syndrome triggered by cold weather. 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.
As this winter nears its conclusion, the arrival of fresh spring grass means increased measures of precaution for horse owners as their equines roam the outdoors.
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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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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.