Posted: 5th May 2015 | Back to news feed
We have had a very dry spring for the first time in years – no April showers! That’s great for riding but that dry weather can take its toll on your horse’s hooves. Maintaining healthy feet is the key to preventing cracks and damage when the dry summer really does set in. So take action now by feeding a Biotin supplement to maintain healthy, supple feet.
Changing weather conditions, stresses and strains of everyday work and poor diet can take their toll on horses’ feet. Biotin plays an essential part in healthy hoof growth and is necessary to achieve consistent improvement. Zinc and Manganese are two minerals that support the formation of keratin and collagen that are vital for sustaining healthy skin, hair, cartilage, bone and hooves. Zinc is vital for correct horn growth. Some equine diets can be deficient in zinc. Biotinaids the formation and strength of the protein keratin, which makes up most of the hoof wall, helping to keep hooves strong and healthy and more able to cope with the demands of exercise. New hoof growth takes between 8 to 9 months before any cracks, splits and weaknesses start to grow out.
Nettex Biotin Everyday delivers 15mg of Biotin per feed which provides nutritional support on a daily basis to maintain healthy hoof growth but also promote healthy skin and coat. With the inclusion of a range of vitamins and minerals to provide overall health, it can be fed all year round to any horse or pony. Not only will it maintain hoof health for horses and ponies in addition it keeps manes, tail and coat condition in general good health.
Price per day at recommended dosage:
Horses: 20p per day
Ponies: 14p per day
Available in a 1.5kg Pouch RRP: £10.45
For stockist information, visit www.nettexequine.com or call 01634 257150.
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