Nutrition

Fill up your plate with information, tips and advice you can share with your footcare clients on how nutrition plays a critical role in the health of the equine foot.

ARTICLES

Research Journal: July/August 2024

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Insulin Risks in Australian Ponies
  • Return to Performance Following Suspensory Injury
  • Measuring the Hooves of Egyptian Arabs in Qatar
  • Salt Preferences of Mares Eating Grass Hay

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Research Journal: March 2023

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • New Drug Treatment for Laminitis
  • Intra-articular Corticosteroids and Laminitis
  • Obesity Favored in Judged Events
  • Measuring Hoof Conformation 6 Ways

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Supplement Increases Hoof Growth, Study Finds

Ohio State University scientists conducted an experiment with 10 healthy adult mares to determine whether supplementation with a commercial hoof supplement (LinPro) over a 32-week period would increase hoof growth rates among supplemented horses compared with controls fed the same ration but without the supplement.


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2016 International Hoof-Care Summit

Take a sneak peek into a sampling of what 2016 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees experienced at our 13th annual event.

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Nutrient Strategies For More Effective Footcare

Nutrient Strategies For More Effective Footcare

$12.95
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. This insightful 16-page report explores the positive and negative effects nutrition has on hoof health. View

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Webinar

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP) Feeding for Special Needs

8/13/24 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm MDT
Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners
United States

This webinar focuses on feeding horses with genetic issues, ulcers, older horses and laminitic-prone horses.  

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Webinar

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP) Feeding Pregnant & Growing Horses

9/10/24 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm MDT
Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners
United States

Learn how to properly feed a mare and her foal. 

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