When considering the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth, keep in mind that a balanced delivery of nutrients is important. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Zinc is present in a high concentration level in normal hoof tissue (equal to 137 ppm in one study) and is critical for a variety of functions. 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.
It is commonly known that the soundness of a horse starts from the hoof up. Farriers work for decades to become highly skilled professionals that are able to help a horse adjust to competition footing, gait mechanics, conformation abnormalities, and injury recovery.
The Kentucky Equine Research staff discusses the significance of protein deficiency in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Catherine Whitehouse, nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research, discusses nutritional concerns related to hoof rings and ridges. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
The Kentucky Equine Research Staff discusses how to approach correcting poor-quality hooves. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
The Kentucky Equine Research staff discusses nutrition’s role in rethinking a complete hoof management program to improve poor hoof quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Karen Briggs, equine nutritionist and riding instructor, discusses the variances in rate and quality of hoof growth. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
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