Transdermal carbon dioxide may accelerate hoof growth in healthy, sound horses in a short-term, randomized, controlled clinical trial.
Meredith J RudnickHolly L StewartModesty D BurlesonDavid G LevinePublished in: American journal of veterinary research (2024)
This study suggests that transdermal CO2 may increase the rate of hoof growth in normal horses. The mechanism of action of this treatment is unclear, and further studies are required to fully elucidate the potential effects.
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