This 24-page research report offers the best analysis of the impact of various nutritional factors on hoof quality and growth that the American Farriers Journal editors have ever seen. Two leading hoof and nutrition authorities analyze the factors that influence hoof development from the standpoint of increasing hoof growth and improving hoof quality -- two occurrences that aren't always synonymous. In addition, you'll also get an in-depth look at new nutritional findings dealing with the cause, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of laminitis.

This report places the spotlight on an area of equine footcare that's all too often ignored by farriers and horse owners alike-nutrition. Its 64 pages illuminate the connection between what a horse eats and the health of its hooves. Including articles written by veterinarians, equine nutritionists, farriers and hoof researchers, it's a must-read for anyone who is interested in understanding the vital role of equine nutrition in footcare today.