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Hoof Care for Florida Horses

Jennifer Bearden and Caitlin Justesen


Release Date: 9/19/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-vm265-2024

Agriculture

Abstract

Maintaining the health and integrity of the hoof structures is critical to the overall health of the horse. This publication is intended to help Florida horse owners care for their horses’ hooves. Written by Jennifer Bearden and Caitlin Justesen, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, September 2024.

About this Publication

This document is VM265, a publication of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Jennifer Bearden, Extension agent III, agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa County; and Caitlin Justesen, livestock Extension agent, agriculture and natural resources, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Bearden, J. G., & Justesen, C. (2024). Hoof Care for Florida Horses. EDIS, 2024(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm265-2024

Authors

Jennifer Bearden
Jennifer Bearden
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent III, agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa County, Crestview, FL

Caitlin Justesen
Caitlin Justesen
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent II, M.S., agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, Ocala, FL

Publication #VM265

Peer Reviewed
General Public