Susan Kempson says the lipids as well as the trans-membrane linker glyco-proteins are calcium dependent. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Calcium is required in the diets of all horses for optimal health and well-being. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Observations recorded in the mid-1980s by Scottish researcher Susan Kempson illustrate the importance of having adequate calcium in the diet for hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
In the 1980s, Scottish researcher Susan Kempson demonstrated the importance of adequate calcium in the diet when it comes to hoof quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
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).
Spring grass is Mother Nature’s panacea for winter’s nutritional hardships and the huge demands of pregnancy and lactation. However, rangelands utilized by feral horses usually bear little resemblance to the fields of domesticated horses and even in the spring their diets also include high fiber items like shrubs. Unlimited access to powerhouse grasses can cause some problems.
“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.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.