Equine nutritionists are frequently asked questions about dietary influences on hoof health by farriers, veterinarians, trainers and owners. In recent years, more horse owners have expressed an interest in the effects of poor nutritional status or malnutrition on hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
“Easy-keepers” sometimes founder due to the overfeeding of concentrates or grazing lush pastures. They often have dull coats, poor hooves and should be supplemented with L-tyrosine and iodine to furnish the essential nutritional building blocks for producing needed levels of the thyroid hormone. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
This week's facts and figures ... What’s the Most Popular Form of Payment for Your Hoof-Care Clients? and How Farriers Handle Their Emails. This edition of Farrier Facts Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
This week's facts and figures ... When Do You Train a Horse to Stand for Footcare Work? and Many Uses for Computers in Managing a Farrier Business. This edition of Farrier Facts Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
The impact of a rider’s weight on horse welfare is a topic of constant debate, but a new study shows that weight variations are not as severe as previously thought.
In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, farriers are less likely to be exposed to the coronavirus in your day-to-day work than most workers. Yet, that doesn’t mean you won’t be exposed to it.
When faced with poor-quality hooves, the first thing to consider when evaluating a feed program is total energy intake. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Feral horses have a major advantage over domesticated horses when it comes to their diet. It's a laminitis-like syndrome triggered by cold weather. 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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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.