Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. This is due to high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) occurring with cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion from the pituitary gland. Both lead to elevated insulin levels. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
The outermost layer of the hoof wall (stratum externum, aka periople) contains a variety of fats and waxes, as does the “hard”/dead portion of the hoof wall. The stratum externum grows down from the epithelial cells of the periople, which are located below the coronary band. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Dr. Eleanor M. Kellon, a staff veterinary specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition, discusses the role of copper in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Bryan Waldridge, an equine veterinarian with Kentucky Equine Research, explains the role of calcium in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Drs. Frank and Scott Gravlee of Life Data Labs examine the impact of salt and trace-mineralized salt blocks on horse health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Kathleen Crandell, an equine nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research, explains the basics of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) also known as Cushing's disease. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Frank Gravlee and Dr. Scott Gravlee of Life Data Labs explore the connection between early spring grazing and horses developing laminitis or colic. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Kathleen Crandell, an equine nutritionist, shares results from a study about how well horse owners are able to detect signs laminitis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Kentucky Equine Research staff members explore the connection between early spring grazing and horse's developing laminitis or colic. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Drs. Frank and Scott Gravlee examine when it's appropriate to stop feeding horses bran. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
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