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.
The Royal Veterinary College’s graduate diploma in equine locomotor research recently achieved a milestone with its first study being published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Hall of Fame farrier Tom Curl has been shoeing since 1972. In this live Q&A session, he gives farriers advice on a variety of business advice. Some of this advice is on business management during difficult times.
Researchers in Great Britain used a web-based questionnaire in a prospective study designed to investigate factors associated with the occurrence of laminitis.
This week's facts and figures... How Many of the Horses You Work With Need Pads? and Do You Sell Footcare Products to Clients? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Travis Burns, the associate professor of practice and chief of farrier practice at the Virginia-Maryland College of veterinary Medicine discusses his research in patching materials for hoof wall cracks.
A systematic review of literature was conducted to examine the evidence for bandaging horses with acute superficial digital flexor tendonitis compared to rest alone to promote healing.
This week's facts and figures... What’s the #1 Feeding Challenge for Horse Owners? and What was Your Gross Footcare Income in 2019? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
A healthy hoof requires zinc for the prevention of parakeratosis, which is a defect in the formation of keratin. If keratin is not properly formed, the hoof will be soft and brittle. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Hooves bear incredible pressure, especially when asked to withstand the rigors of modern equestrian endeavors. Despite their natural strength, all hooves are susceptible to breakdown. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance (ECIR) Group Inc. is hosting a webinar titled "PPID and the Seasonal Rise" at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Dr. Eleanor M. Kellon and Dr. Kathleen M. Gustafson are the clinicians.
At Doc Foal's, we manufacture The Black Pads and The Black Pads PLUS (featuring embedded magnets and copper). Our hybrid pads work seamlessly with your choice of conventional horseshoe, combining metal for structure with polyurethane for exceptional comfort and shock absorption.
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Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.