{"product_id":"npc-opti-hoof","title":"NPC Opti-HOOF","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNPC Opti-HOOF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh strength biotin for horse hooves boosting hoof growth for harder, stronger hoof less prone to snapping, brittleness and damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin is a proven key nutrient for better hoof and hair quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorses naturally manufacture B group vitamins in the hindgut, biotin being one of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, horses that do not receive enough fibre or for other reasons don’t digest well simply do not make enough naturally to maintain the optimum level to support hoof integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany horses with poor quality hooves benefit from being fed high strength biotin as a supplement into feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super strength biotin for horse hooves is a concentrate powder requiring just 1 gram daily, providing the daily requirement of 15 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can also be used at 2 grams delivering 30 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpti-HOOF biotin for hooves is the best hoof supplement for horses that have a good diet but poor hoof quality.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a vitamin that the horse requires for healthy hooves and hoof growth, so yes it really does work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpti-hoof biotin is recommended by veterinarians and farriers as part of a healthy hoof care regime for encouraging better hoof quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpti-hoof is also a proven nutrient to encourage hard hooves and more durable sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt promotes healthy new hoof growth from the coronet down and a hoof more resilient to wear, brittleness and chipping whilst helping to build a stronger, thicker sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows some horses don’t digest well and as a result don’t produce enough biotin naturally (despite adequate fibre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch also shows that adding biotin back to the diet can drastically improve hoof health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows results begin to show in 6 weeks of feeding and should be continued for horses with a history of poor hoof quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin is recommended where the diet is generally good (contains adequate protein, fibre and other vitamins and minerals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy adding biotin, you are putting back what the horse is not making naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome breeds are also noted for poor hoof quality and may need ongoing supplementation to maintain hoof integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see Opti-Min if your diet is lacking in other minerals due to low feed rations, poor grass quality or restricted pasture access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpti-HOOF is an effective low dose biotin hoof concentrate providing nutritional support to hooves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NPC Health","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":40581095456857,"sku":"122302","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":40581095489625,"sku":"122303","price":148.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3121\/5705\/products\/Label-template-2908-OptiHOOF--1.jpg?v=1693360078","url":"https:\/\/petandpaddock.co.nz\/products\/npc-opti-hoof","provider":"Pet \u0026 Paddock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}