One of the major concerns every farrier deals with is how to help lame horses. This was evidenced by the responses from farriers participating in a recent survey who indicated they routinely deal with a number of horses with lameness issues.
Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. This is due to high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) occurring with cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion from the pituitary gland. Both lead to elevated insulin levels. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
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Dr. Kathleen Crandell, an equine nutritionist, shares results from a study about how well horse owners are able to detect signs laminitis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Kentucky Equine Research staff members explore the connection between early spring grazing and horse's developing laminitis or colic. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
K.C. La Pierre is no stranger to controversy in the hoof-care industry. With his latest book “Laminitis, Founder & Equine Digital Osteoarthritis,” La Pierre maintains that the traditional research on laminitis and founder have produced few treatment protocols because the model used in this research states that the coffin bone is suspended in the hoof by the laminae.
BioZyme nutrition staff members explore the connection between the gut and foot inflammation. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Juliet M. Getty addresses concerns about feeding alfalfa hay to a laminitic horse hooves ready for summer. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Joyce Harman discusses the proper use of a muzzle to help a laminitis-prone mare. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Lubbock, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman demonstrates Professor William Russell’s hoof mapping technique, which he utilizes on each of the horses that he shoes.
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