Vitamin C

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Is vitamin C an important dietary ingredient for hoof quality?

August 1, 2020 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Along with copper, vitamin C serves as a catalyst in the formation of strong and healthy hoof horn. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.

Briefings: May/June 2018

May 12, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Nutrition

Thoroughbred Racehorse Fatality Rate Increases Slightly The rate of fatal injury of Thoroughbred racehorses increased slightly in 2017, according to an analysis of Equine Injury Database (EID) statistics.

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Global Vitamin Shortage Spurs Hoof Supplement Prices

By Linda Braus posted on April 24, 2018 | Posted in Nutrition

Months after an incident at a BASF chemical factory in Ludwigshafen, Germany, that caused a shortage of vitamins A and E, consumers may see feed and nutritional supplement prices rising. Even as the plant resumes operations, some vitamin prices are increasing by 1,000%.

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What can you tell me about the role of Vitamin C in the equine diet?

April 1, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Eleanor Kellon, VMD, says there is no question that vitamin C plays a pivotal role in equine health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

Briefings: March 2018

March 10, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Forging, Diseases, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare

Less Than Half Of Australians Hire A Farrier Every 6 Weeks A horse health management practices survey reveals that less than half of Australian horse owners provided hoof care at least every 6 weeks, according to the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science.

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Vitamin C Remains Relevant

By Eleanor Kellon VMD posted on January 17, 2018 | Posted in Education, Nutrition

Source: Uckele Health & Nutrition

Vitamin C comes in and out of supplement headlines. As happens with many nutrients, exaggerated claims end up being made and when these eventually prove to be unwarranted, the pendulum swings too far in the other direction. There is no question vitamin C plays a pivotal role in health.

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What’s really critical when it comes to effectively feeding for hoof quality and growth?

December 1, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Eleanor Kellon, a staff veterinary specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition, covers common nutritional deficiencies that will impact the hoof.

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How important is Vitamin E in hoof development?

November 15, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Equine nutritionist Kathleen Crandell, PhD, discusses the importance of Vitamin E in hoof development.

Lessen Inflammation’s Effect On Joint Health

Farriers’ early recognition can help slow the degeneration of the condition

By Tom Schell posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Equine joint pain impacts performance, overall mobility and can really make a farrier’s job more difficult. It is expected, on some level, as horses get older, but joint pain impacts almost every performance horse additionally.

Proper Equine Diet Can Be a Difficult Balancing Act

Life Data Labs representative offers nutritional advice for horse owners

By Jeff Cota posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

“What should I feed my horse?” It’s a question that horse owners ask their farriers from time to time. The easy answer is, “Well, you need to feed a balanced diet.” Yet, a horse owner doesn’t always understand what that is.

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Is vitamin C an important dietary ingredient for hoof quality?

Briefings: May/June 2018

Global Vitamin Shortage Spurs Hoof Supplement Prices

What can you tell me about the role of Vitamin C in the equine diet?

Briefings: March 2018

Vitamin C Remains Relevant

What’s really critical when it comes to effectively feeding for hoof quality and growth?

How important is Vitamin E in hoof development?

Lessen Inflammation’s Effect On Joint Health

Proper Equine Diet Can Be a Difficult Balancing Act

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