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Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Can a diet that’s deficient in protein lead to serious hoof concerns?

June 20, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

The Kentucky Equine Research staff discusses the significance of protein deficiency in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Should I be concerned with the level of keratin with my horses’ hooves?

January 1, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Eleanor Kellon, VMD, discusses hoof keratin levels and what you should be looking for in determining your horse's hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Can feeding biotin help eliminate rainrot concerns with one of my horses?

October 1, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Laura Petroski, equine veterinarian, and Catherine Whitehouse, nutrition advisor, discuss the causes and treatments of rainrot. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Environmental Factors: How Weather and Temperature Affect Hoof Health

By Tab Pigg posted on September 9, 2018 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare

Seasonal weather changes have a major effect on a horse’s hoof health. Depending on the time of year, horses’ hooves change and may require extra attention and treatment. Neglecting environmental factors can lead to sole deterioration or other harmful consequences. When it comes to a horse’s environment, there are two main seasonal factors that impact hoof health: temperature and moisture.

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Winter Hoof Care

| Posted in Equipment, Diseases, Nutrition

Some horseowners who live in colder climates keep their horses in stalls in the winter, but these horses may face additional health and hoof-care problems.

Dig Deeper When Tackling Inflammation

Examining the hoof, diet, gut health and stress can bring clarity

By Tom Schell posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Hoof balance and proper shoeing or trimming are part of what you do daily, assisting each horse not only in comfort but also performance through movement.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

How do I know hoof supplements contain the correct levels of the essential vitamins, amino acids and minerals?

September 15, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Bryan Waldridge helps identify hoof supplements providing the correct levels of essential nutritional components.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

I have a horse that is susceptible to laminitis, and understand the concerns with spring grazing, but do I need to worry about fall grazing?

September 15, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Juliet Getty helps a horse owner with fall grazing concerns.

Online Extras: April 2017 Issue

March 20, 2017

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

Hind end insight from the International Hoof-Care Summit
Video of Dough Workman explaining his use of a grinder with two expansion wheels for shoe modifications
Video demonstration of how to use a gutter guard with a synthetic shoe
Nutrition's role in hoof health
Learn more about the popular insecticide pyrethrins
Photo gallery from the World Horseshoeing Classic

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Can a diet that’s deficient in protein lead to serious hoof concerns?

Should I be concerned with the level of keratin with my horses’ hooves?

Can feeding biotin help eliminate rainrot concerns with one of my horses?

Environmental Factors: How Weather and Temperature Affect Hoof Health

Winter Hoof Care

Dig Deeper When Tackling Inflammation

How do I know hoof supplements contain the correct levels of the essential vitamins, amino acids and minerals?

I have a horse that is susceptible to laminitis, and understand the concerns with spring grazing, but do I need to worry about fall grazing?

Online Extras: April 2017 Issue

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