Hoof Health From a (Mostly) Dietary Standpoint

'Tis the season for mud...and often some concerns about hooves that come with it. Diet is a key factor in hoof health, but it can't prevent all problems. In addition to a balanced diet, genetics, environment and farrier care all play into hoof health. In this episode, the focus is on some key nutrients to support hoof health, and answer some questions about biotin (because I know you're thinking about biotin when it comes to hooves!) We'll discuss some management issues, but for more reading on this topic, check out these fact sheets from the University of California-Davis Center for Equine Health and the University of Minnesota:https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-horse-hooveshttps://extension.umn.edu/horse-health/caring-your-horses-hoovesCover art photo credit: University of Minnesota Fact Sheet, link above.