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A Handy “How-To” For Hoof Health

July 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Nutrition
Source: David M. Hood, DVM, Ph.D Connie K. Swenson, Ph.D A. Bruce Johnson, Ph.D
THOUGH CO-WRITTEN by three extremely knowledgeable experts in equine podiatry, it is the full-color photography on nearly every page of this book that immediately grabs the reader.
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No Single Cause For White Line Disease

An in-depth look by a British farrier at the research findings has shed new light on those factors that need to be in place prior to the start of a white line disease infection
July 1, 2003 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition
Source: Paul Woodall
White line disease is a biodegradative disease that starts adjacent to the white line and works its way toward the outer portion of the stratum medium.
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My Horse Isn't Fat, He's Just Big-Boned

University of Missouri researcher sees parallels between overweight humans, horses
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Nutrition
It probably comes as no surprise to most farriers, but the American obesity epidemic has found its way into corrals and paddocks — and we’re not (necessarily) talking about riders.
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Filling In The Gaps In The Nutritional Void

Equine Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A Guide To Peak Health & Performance Through Nutrition
By Eleanor Kellon VMD posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrition
Eleanor M. Kellon helps farriers, horse owners and trainers take some of the guesswork out of equine nutrition with this book that should be of particular interest to anyone involved with performance horses.
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5-Step Treatment For Laminitis

Farriers provide “first line of defense” in recognizing early signs of Cushing’s
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrition
While Matthew Frederick and his wife, Susan Tierney Frederick, are convinced of the effectiveness and vital role that Permax has played in the recovery of horses they are treating for refractory laminitis, they are quick to point out that their treatment involves more than just the drug.
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Horse treat promotion offers 53 great prizes
December 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Nutrition
Right balance the makers of healthy horse treats, is offering you an opportunity to treat yourself to a week-long stay for two at a luxury resort on Bahamas' Paradise island.
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How Drinking Water Affects Hoof Quality

The chemical interactions between minerals in hooves and drinking water can have a significant impact on equine nutrition
By Dr. Gary Pusillo posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Nutrition
Countless horse supplements and feeds exist, each claiming to be the “best,” the “optimum,” “your assurance of maximum performance” or featuring a slogan like “insurance for perfect health.”
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Balancing Nutrition For Healthy Hooves

Proper diet plays key role in footcare for your horseshoeing clients
By Scott King posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Nutrition
Common factors influencing the quality of the hoof are genetics, environment, farriery and nutrition. The horse’s hoof is made up of or affected by all components of the equine diet, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
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