How Much Extra Time Do You Normally Spend per Visit on a Typical Lameness Case? (In addition to normal trimming and shoeing)
Average of 59 minutes
(Ranged from 20 minutes for simpler cases up to 4 hours for more complicated lameness issues.)
— 2019 American Farriers Journal lameness survey
Should Hoof-Care Groups be Concerned about Farrier Education, Licensing and Registration Issues?
| Options | % of Farriers in 2005 | % of Farriers in 2015 | % of Farriers in 2020 |
| Yes | 60% | 77% | 83% |
| No | 40% | 14% | 9% |
| Other answers | — | 9% | 3% |
— 2005, 2015 and 2020 American Farriers Journal surveys
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