To the best of our current knowledge, we are not aware of any case in which Hoofgold Hufkur has adversely affected a horse with Cushing’s.
Hoofgold Hufkur is a complementary feed to support hoof quality and does not replace veterinary diagnosis or medical treatment.
Carbohydrate and starch content
Carbohydrate and starch intake should generally be controlled in horses with Cushing’s or an insulin metabolism disorder.
Reduced starch
According to the manufacturer’s information available to us, the starch content is significantly reduced.
Wheat bran
The wheat bran it contains consists mainly of non-starch carbohydrates such as cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin.
About 1% molasses
At 100 g of Hufkur per day, this corresponds to an intake of about 1 g of molasses.
The manufacturer generally considers these amounts unproblematic for a horse whose Cushing’s is stably managed. Nevertheless, each horse must be assessed individually.
Our recommendation
As each horse with Cushing’s has a different disease course and metabolic status, we generally recommend involving the treating veterinarian if there is any uncertainty.
You can show your veterinarian the information above on the carbohydrate, starch and molasses content of Hoofgold Hufkur. Based on the horse’s individual medical history and current blood results, they can assess whether feeding it is suitable in that particular case.
Conclusion:
Based on our experience so far, we are not aware of any case in which Hoofgold Hufkur has caused adverse effects in a horse with Cushing’s. As a complementary feed, it can be used to support hoof health. However, where pre-existing conditions or uncertainties are present, feeding should always be agreed with the treating veterinarian.
