Alfalfa can be an excellent addition to most horses’ diets, even for those that are insulin resistant (IR). Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Nutritional problem-solving can be especially tough, as many essential nutrients are required for healthy connective tissue. When horses have poor hooves due to dietary failures, it can be hard to determine the exact cause. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
While many farriers are experiencing little negative effects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a segment that have hoof-care clients who are missing payments more so than usual. During times such as these, it’s best to be proactive with your clients.
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.
When it comes to setting prices, everyone has a different approach. Advertising copywriter and marketing consultant Bob Bly follows the golden rule that says you should do unto others as you want others to do unto you. What hoof-care pricing structure do you follow?
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.
At each year’s International Hoof-Care Summit, attendees are asked to fill out surveys to help American Farriers Journal staff learn more about farrier wants and needs.
While many experienced farriers are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic relatively well, there are others who aren’t as fortunate. One Hall of Fame farrier is encouraging his colleagues to lend a hand.
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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