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Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is designed to add to the education of footcare professionals when it comes to effectively feeding the hoof. This twice-a-month feature zeroes in on specific areas of hoof nutrition.


This series is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit — 2021 Virtual Clinic Series.


The International Hoof-Care Summit — 2021 Virtual Clinic Series will deliver practical, ongoing education to accommodate the busy farrier’s schedule through an online learning experience featuring an unprecedented series of Virtual Clinic presentations released throughout 8 months beginning in February, 2021.

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How should horses that are on pasture 24-7 be initiated to spring grasses?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 3, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition
Our recommendations include a slow initiation to spring pasture and not waiting to start grazing until the grasses are 6-8 inches tall. This assumes you are in a northern location with distinct growing seasons, including a winter that results in the reliance on hay. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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I’ve got a mare my farrier thinks may be suffering from equine metabolic syndrome. What is it and how do I manage it?

April 1, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition
I’ve found horses diagnosed with metabolic issues are generally horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), Cushing’s or insulin resistance. I have two horses diagnosed with EMS, which is the inability to process certain sugars found in green grass, green forage or green hay. In the old days, they referred to these concerns as spring founder or grass founder. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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