Feeding the Foot: Nutrition for Equine Hoof Health
Lucile Vigouroux, MSc
February 7, 2025
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse to promote strong and healthy hooves.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse to promote strong and healthy hooves.
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