Dr. Joyce Harman discusses the proper use of a muzzle to help a laminitis-prone mare. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Krishona Martinson, extension program leader and horse specialist at the University of Minnesota, covers methods for slowing feed intake. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Krishona Martinson, extension horse specialist at the University of Minnesota, discusses the efficacy of grazing muzzles in controlling the bodyweight of grazing ponies. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
New research published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science provides an update on the effectiveness of grazing muzzles in prevention of obesity.
The reason the risk of laminitis increases in the spring is that as the days get longer, the extra sunlight increases photosynthesis, which results in starch, sugar and, in some plants, fructan production. We also tend to have cooler temperatures at night, which prevents the plants from using these sugars, and they accumulate.
Disease management is the goal for chronically laminitic horses as a cure is not known. The question is, what type of nutritional restrictions are necessary for a horse with chronic laminitis? Because horses are foragers by nature, choosing the best grazing option requires thoughtful consideration.
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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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.