Nutrition

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What to Plant for Perfect Horse Pastures

A good pasture includes a mix of forage plants, each with its own growing pattern and benefits. Which ones a client chooses may vary on local climate, soil type, soil condition, drainage, local incidence of plant diseases and pests, and how the pasture may be used.
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How Poisonous Plants Cause Hoof Damage

Farriers are sometimes asked about how toxic or poisonous plants can affect the condition and integrity of the hoof.
Can eating poisonous plants lead to serious hoof concerns? How can footcare clients spot troublesome plants, shrubs and trees that may cause hoof problems?
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Keratin is a Key Hoof Building Block

Why Is Keratin So Important In Hoof Health?
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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How the Hoof Reacts to Malnutrition

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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