Re: How long to use Biotin?

["Susan Evans Garlinghouse" <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>]

>I have a boarder's horse on Biotin.  He is coming 3 in June and has just
>about the worst feet I've ever seen on a horse.  (He is a Tn. Walker).
>The Biotin is working well.  Hooves are about half grown out now and the
>new growth area is looking good.  Question is:  after the entire hoof
>has grown out, is it necessary to continue giving him Biotin?


The published studies demonstrated that hoof quality contuned to improve for
almost three years before you got maximum response.  I've had my horses on
biotin for over three years now and they all have feet like iron---and I
certainly want the new horn tissue coming in to be as strong as what I
already have.  So, IMO, biotin is well worth continuing indefinitely.

Susan G



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