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More Study Necessary For Hoof Supplements, Vet Says

May 4, 2015 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses, Nutrition
Source: Kentucky Equine Research
“Although some studies support biotin supplementation, research on other ingredients commonly included in hoof supplements is needed,” warns Bryan Waldridge, head veterinarian for Kentucky Equine Research. “It is important that owners realize that dietary supplements are not a quick fix, and imbalances in the mineral content of a horse’s diet can wreck havoc on hooves.”
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YOU AND YOUR HORSE’S FEET

Hoof Supplements: Feeding the Foot

Diet has an important role in hoof health, but feed changes alone won’t solve all potential problems
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition
What you feed your horse affects hoof health, but some horse owners take this concept too far. They fall into the trap of thinking they can resolve any hoof problem by feeding hoof supplements.
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Hooves, Fingernails, Hair Loss And More

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 8, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition
Knowing that biotin is used to improve hoof quality and hoof growth, it got me thinking about the benefits of biotin for humans. Doing some research, I learned the benefits of humans taking biotin is based on earlier work with horses.
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Nutrient Strategies

Balanced Rations are Essential for More Hoof Growth

What are the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth?
By Connie Larson posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
When considering the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth, keep in mind that a balanced delivery of nutrients to meet the overall requirement of the horse is important.
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Nutrient Strategies

Keratin is a Key Hoof Building Block

Why Is Keratin So Important In Hoof Health?
By Connie Larson posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition
To understand why keratin is important in hoof health, it is necessary to learn what it is and how it contributes to hoof function. This is described in detail in the accompanying box.
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Nutrition Strategies

How the Hoof Reacts to Malnutrition

By Joe D Pagan posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition
Without question, starvation negatively impacts hoof growth. Inadequate dietary energy, especially to the point of emaciation, hinders normal hoof development just as radically as it affects other body processes. While hoof growth may continue at a relatively constant rate through downturns in nutrition, the quality of hoof that develops may be severely diminished.
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Biotin and the Hoof: The Continuing Controversy

Some researchers say supplementation isn’t needed, but others remain believers in the B vitamin’s benefits
By Toby Raymond posted on April 1, 2007 | Posted in Nutrition

Of all the studies conducted on the correlation between nutrition and the hoof, the role of biotin, a water-soluble vitamin within the B group, has been a central focus time and again.


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