For a chance to win a free tub of Black Tac hoof and heel ointment, visit our Facebook page to participate in this month’s giveaway. https://www.facebook.com/finefettlefeed/ At this time of the year, muddy conditions can cause cracks and weeping sores to break out on horses’ heels and fetlock. Black Tac Heel & Hoof Care forms […]
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Wet & Muddy conditions – are you ready?
We are at the time of year when the ground is wet and can get very muddy, leading to problems like mud fever, infections in the frog and hoof wall and so forth. Like our own feet, your horse’s feet need to be regularly checked and looked after to keep them sound and healthy. Firstly […]
Reduce emissions with charcoal!
We know that methane is a major greenhouse gas, and that farming cows for beef and dairy products play a part. Methane from cows comes from the animal’s breath; (enteric fermentation, the digestive process of converting sugars into simple molecules for absorption into the bloodstream, which produces methane as a by-product), and also via flatulence, […]
*Nutrition Focus
In this feature, we invite experts to answer your burning questions – please email us at nutrition@equiads.com if you have an equine nutrition enquiry. (Your questions may be shortened to fit the available space.) This month, Keith Foster of Fine Fettle Products shares his expertise Q) I have heard that charcoal can benefit laminitis-prone horses […]
