This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.
Nutrition has long been known to be an important factor in developing healthy equine feet, but diet also can play a role in causing the feet to break down. This is particularly true with dietary problems that open the way for the bacteria that causes white line disease to enter the hoof. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Horses in all disciplines face hoof-related challenges such as quarter cracks. In an effort to better understand these concerns, researchers in Hong Kong investigated the incidence, clinical presentation and future racing performance of Thoroughbreds with quarter cracks over a 9-year period. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
If you go to the doctor and your fingernails are in a bad state, nutrition is the first thing they are going to address. I’m not a nutritionist, but certainly recommend working with an equine nutritionist to look at your overall feeding program. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Hoof quality is dependent on balanced nutrition, and the correct building blocks are needed in the horse’s diet to ensure healthy hoof growth. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Horses are able to interconvert fats, carbohydrates and even amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to some extent. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Kentucky Equine Research staff discuss the difference between cystine and methionine. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Healthy hooves are certainly an important part of having a healthy horse. And while many factors contribute to overall hoof health, a well-balanced diet and proper hoof care are among the most important.
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.
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.