Each day, American Farriers Journal encounters a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at an aspect of the equine industry. Our favorite content for "This Week" is aggregated here. We hope it offers a useful tip to improve your hoof-care business, expands your knowledge by giving you something new to ponder, or entertains you when you need a break most.
- Heel Anatomy & Health
- Updated Knowledge on Navicular Disease
- Coronary Band Avulsion
- Shoes & Gait
- Competition Tips
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
Heel Anatomy & Health
Hall of Fame farrier Mike Savoldi dives into the equine heel as a factor in hoof health and comfort.
Updated Knowledge on Navicular Disease
In this post by Horse Education Online, an educational platform by Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School and IAPF, navicular disease is given a more precise diagnosis: podotrochlear apparatus (PTA) issues.
Coronary Band Avulsion
In this Rood & Riddle case of the month, a horse is treated for a coronary band avulsion using wire sutures and stents.
Shoes & Gait
In this episode of the Conversations in Equine Science podcast, hosts Kate Acton and Nancy McLean discuss a review of 46 research papers on the effects of horseshoe types on equine gait.
Competition Tips
In this episode of the Forging Brains Podcast, learn from Jim Poor, Chris Madrid and Bodie Trnka on how to break down a shoe list or their practice regimen to improve.
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Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
