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.
There are no known definitive studies that have linked a deficiency of selenium with poor hoof quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Led by a scientist at Michigan State University, a team of researchers evaluated the effects of a dietary supplement containing resveratrol and the amino acid leucine on insulin dysregulation in horses with equine metabolic syndrome.
In many parts of the country, dormant winter forages will soon transition to lush, green grass. As seasons change, forage growth accelerates and the ingestion of fructan-rich grasses increases. Owners can take steps to ensure a seamless changeover in forage consumption. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Essential fatty acids are necessary for a healthy, shiny coat, along with a “waterproofing” and pliability of the healthy hoof. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
South African Farrier Takes Shoeing Efficiency to a New Level
Farriers seemingly are always on the lookout for strategies to improve their efficiency while trimming and shoeing horses. South African farrier Derek Poupard has found a way to change shoes in a matter of seconds, according to Thoroughbred Racing.
New data based on health insurance claims paid-out over the last 40 years, indicates the top five most common health problems in horses include gastric ulcers, arthritis, colic, inflamed ligaments and laminitis, in that order, according to Allianz Insurance and Pet Plan Equine.
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.
Horses are able to interconvert fats, carbohydrates and even amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to some extent. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
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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