Mirroring the epidemic in humans, equine obesity continues to grow at an alarming rate. Studies show that almost 50% of horses are considered overweight or obese in developed nations such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Selenium is always thought of in terms of toxicity to the feet, but selenium can also contribute to hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
A horse’s foot quality is typically a reflection of body condition. So if your horse has really poor body condition, it may be reflected in poor foot quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
While the success rates are remarkable, equine nutritionists are still looking for answers on those few horses when biotin doesn’t seem to do the job every time. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
The passing of a beloved farriery educator, the story behind the creation of a popular hoof stand and the dangers of copper sulfate were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of November 2020.
The Farrier Registration Council metes out discipline for an English shoer, a simple packing method and using beeswax to combat bacteria and fungi were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of October 2020.
The dangers of farriery, Dr. Scott Morrison's footcare approach and dealing with thin-soled horses were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of September 2020.
How to approach hoof care for a negative palmar angle foot, the pros and cons of top dressing and resetting pads with pour-ins were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of August 2020.
How hind end geometry can improve equine performance and balance, testimonials for Farriers Week and when to incorporate alfalfa into the diet of insulin resistant horses were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of July 2020.
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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