Over the years, iron has become quite a controversial topic in the equine world. Why has such a small portion of the equine diet incited social media arguments and heated conversations?
Hoofcare providers around the world have seen changes in hooves based on diet and mineral supplementation, but where is this information coming from, and is there any validity to it? Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani, and Dr. Fran Rowe chat with me about minor minerals in the equine diet – specifically dietary iron – and how it affects the horse and therefore hooves. Is there any truth to the idea of iron affecting feet? Is dietary iron readily absorbed? What is iron overload – and does it even exist? What symptoms do we see in these cases, and how do we mitigate them?
You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under “The Humble Hoof” or directly at this link.
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