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Good Nutrition Aids in Preventing Costly Hoof Problems

Are Hoof Problems Caused More Often By Poor Nutrition Or By Improper Hoof Care?
By Milton Turner posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
Healthy hooves are certainly an important part of having a healthy horse. And while many factors contribute to overall hoof health, a well-balanced diet and proper hoof care are among the most important.
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Too Much Weight Leads to Hoof Woes

What’s The Impact Of An Overweight Horse On The Hoof?
By Shannon Pratt-Phillips posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition
Obesity is a result of horses consuming more calories than they are expending, either through basal metabolism or exercise. Excess fat is stored under the skin and the amount of fat can be easily estimated using the highly popular body condition scoring (BCS) system.
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Building Blocks to Better Hooves

May 20, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
When considering the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth, keep in mind that a balanced delivery of nutrients to meet the overall requirement of the horse is important.
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Balanced Rations are Essential for More Hoof Growth

What are the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth?
By Connie Larson posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
When considering the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth, keep in mind that a balanced delivery of nutrients to meet the overall requirement of the horse is important.
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Dietary Sugar Vs. the Hoof

Can hoof problems be caused by my horse owner clients feeding too much sugar from grains or from forages?
By Buck McColl and Shannon Pratt-Phillips posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
More horse owners seem to be learning about the dangers of sugars with respect to hoof health. Sugar in a horse’s feed, including that found in both cereal grains and pasture plants, can have both direct and indirect negative consequences on hoof health.
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Proper Calcium Levels are Essential

How Important Is Calcium For Hoof Health?
By Bryan Waldridge posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
Calcium is required in the diets of all horses for optimal health and well-being. Considered a macromineral, it is needed in a relatively large amount, especially when compared to trace minerals.
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