A composition containing a newly identified bacteriocin produced by a Lactobacillus plantarum strain, isolated from natural corn mash used in commercial fermentation process for production of ethanol. The bacteriocin composition is effective in broad range killing against the vast majority of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates in ethanol fermentation mash, which include multiple species of Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Weissella, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus, Enterococcus, and Streptococcus as well as killing activity against non-LAB isolates, such as strains of Staphylococcus, Enterobacter, Bacillus, and Clostridium. The bacteriocin is also combined with broad range bacteriophage to provide synergistic effectiveness again unwanted bacteria in industrial biofuel fermentation process and in human and animal bacterial infections.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a method for forming an all-in-one packing, pad, and shoe substitute for a hoof having a hoof side wall and bottom wall forming an interior recess, where the method comprises adding a resin formulation to the interior recess of the hoof to form a resin plug that substantially fills an entirety of the interior recess and extends a predetermined amount beyond the bottom wall of the hoof for ground contact. The resin formulation is configured to freely flow throughout the interior recess of the hoof when added thereto and cure at a predetermined rate to form the resin plug without spillage of the resin formulation from the hoof. The formed resin plug is not attached to an external shoe. Embodiments are also directed to the all-in-one packing, pad, and shoe substitutes for a hoof formed via such method.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a method for forming an all-in-one packing, pad, and shoe substitute for a hoof having a hoof side wall and bottom wall forming an interior recess, where the method comprises adding a resin formulation to the interior recess of the hoof to form a resin plug that substantially fills an entirety of the interior recess and extends a predetermined amount beyond the bottom wall of the hoof for ground contact. The resin formulation is configured to freely flow throughout the interior recess of the hoof when added thereto and cure at a predetermined rate to form the resin plug without spillage of the resin formulation from the hoof. The formed resin plug is not attached to an external shoe. Embodiments are also directed to the all-in-one packing, pad, and shoe substitutes for a hoof formed via such method.

A rocker attachment for an equine boot with an adjustable shaped structure that attaches to the underside of a sole of an equine boot and allows the boot to rock forwardbreak-overwhen tilted, as by movement of the equine leg, thus allowing the equine to find a naturally comfortable position.

A rocker attachment for an equine boot with an adjustable shaped structure that attaches to the underside of a sole of an equine boot and allows the boot to rock forwardbreak-overwhen tilted, as by movement of the equine leg, thus allowing the equine to find a naturally comfortable position.

A horseshoe for attaching a non-metallic horseshoe to a horse's hoof using an adhesive is described. In one example, the horseshoe includes a first layer composed of an elastomeric material, which forms a body of the horseshoe. The first layer may extend longitudinally from a ground-facing surface of the horseshoe to a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. A second layer is embedded at least partially in and on the first layer. The second layer forms at least a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. The second layer may include an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material, and/or an aluminum powder. Also described is a method of making the elastomeric horseshoe.

An equine boot assembly and system providing a heel lifting adjustable wedge (inflatable bladder or other suitable means) to lift the heel section of an equine hoof and optionally providing a shock absorbing cushioning pad and frog support. Lifting the heel has many benefits including relieving and reducing the consequences of laminitis by reducing the tension on the deep digital flexor tendon to allow the equine to find a more natural comfortable balance on damaged hooves. There is additionally disclosed a rocker attachment to the boot system to provide added rocker movement (better break-over) that has been shown to be beneficial in many cases.

An equine boot assembly and system providing a heel lifting adjustable wedge (inflatable bladder or other suitable means) to lift the heel section of an equine hoof and optionally providing a shock absorbing cushioning pad and frog support. Lifting the heel has many benefits including relieving and reducing the consequences of laminitis by reducing the tension on the deep digital flexor tendon to allow the equine to find a more natural comfortable balance on damaged hooves. There is additionally disclosed a rocker attachment to the boot system to provide added rocker movement (better break-over) that has been shown to be beneficial in many cases.

A horseshoe for attaching to a horse's hoof using an adhesive, such as glue. In one example, the horseshoe includes an elastomeric body containing a wear material, which improves wear and traction performance of elastomeric shoes. In another example, the elastomeric material may include radiopaque materials to improve visibility of the shoe when x-rays are taken of a horse's hoof or leg. In some aspects, the radiopaque material may be blended with the wear material. Or if the radiopaque material exhibits abrasive/gritty qualities, the radiopaque material may also serve as the wear material.

A horseshoe for attaching to a horse's hoof using an adhesive, such as glue. In one example, the horseshoe includes an elastomeric body containing a wear material, which improves wear and traction performance of elastomeric shoes. In another example, the elastomeric material may include radiopaque materials to improve visibility of the shoe when x-rays are taken of a horse's hoof or leg. In some aspects, the radiopaque material may be blended with the wear material. Or if the radiopaque material exhibits abrasive/gritty qualities, the radiopaque material may also serve as the wear material.